Tag: Combat Anti-Semitism
Young and old brave heat in DC, ‘demanding change until this Jew-hatred stops’
Despite the sweltering heat in the early afternoon at the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, Jews who attended the “No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity With the Jewish People” enthusiastically received the many speakers on...
Rally against anti-Semitism draws 3,000 in show of unity at US Capitol in Washington
More than 3,000 people from across the country gathered near the U.S. Capitol on Sunday to stand in solidarity against the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the United States.
“No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity...
In virtual White House meetings, Jewish leaders urge Biden to fill key positions on...
Officials from the Biden administration held two virtual meetings with leaders from major Jewish organizations for in-depth conversations about the administration’s response to growing violent anti-Semitic attacks in the United States.
The hour-long discussions held...
Elan Carr to join Heritage Foundation as visiting fellow to combat anti-Semitism
The Heritage Foundation announced on Monday that Elan Carr, former U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism, will become a visiting fellow to help advise policymakers and research experts on threats posed by anti-Semitism internationally, and counsel analysts on...
Anti-Semitism envoys from two-dozen countries call for united front to combat hate
Special envoys to combat anti-Semitism from 22 countries, as well as representatives from Jewish communities in 45 countries, gathered on Tuesday to discuss methods on how to prevent and respond to hatred.
The representatives, who...
EU to present action plan for combating anti-Semitism
The European Union will release a detailed action plan later this year aimed at combating anti-Semitism, spokesperson Margaritis Schinas announced on Tuesday.
The strategy “will provide a comprehensive framework to complement and support member states’...
AJC chief becomes French Legion of Honor Officer
France honored American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris on Monday with the rank of Officer within the order of the Legion of Honor, one of the country’s most prestigious awards, in recognition of his...
Lawmakers urge Biden to swiftly appoint ambassador on anti-Semitism
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging U.S. President Joe Biden to swiftly nominate an Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, citing the growing threat of anti-Semitism at home and abroad.
The letter, signed by 53...
Honoring the Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from Holocaust
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, a virtual event on Monday honored a hero often referred to as the “Japanese Schindler” for helping to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust.
Chiune...
US, Morocco sign MOU on combating anti-Semitism
The United States and Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday to combat all forms of anti-Semitism.
The MOU was signed by Elan Carr, who leads the U.S. State Department’s Office of the...