Tag: IHRA
Latin American Forum to combat anti-Semitism timed to AMIA bombing event
B’nai B’rith director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn and Special Advisor on Latin American and U.N. Affairs Adriana Camisar participated in the Latin American Forum to Combat Anti-Semitism in Buenos Aires, Argentina, organized...
UN’s point man on religious freedom has released his plan for combating anti-Semitism
U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Ahmed Shaheed presented a historic report in 2019 on global anti-Semitism as a human rights concern. His creation of the first stand-alone report on anti-Semitism by a...
Knesset votes to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Israel’s Knesset on Wednesday approved a proposal to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism. The vote passed by 33 to 5, according to the Knesset website.
The motion was submitted by...
Sweden undertakes measures to address Jewish life, anti-Semitism in country
Sweden is appointing an official to examine the obstacles to Jewish life in the Scandinavian country and make proposals on how to strengthen Jewish life there, according to the European Jewish Congress, which praised...
Southern Italian region of Campania adopts IHRA definition
Campania, a region in southwestern Italy, has voted unanimously to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism.
It is the third most populous region in Italy, known for its ancient ruins and dramatic coastline.
Naples, the...
Arizona votes to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
The state of Arizona has passed legislation to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism.
HB 2675, which passed on Tuesday by a vote of 49-4, ensures that the IHRA definition will be...
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill prohibiting schools from teaching anti-Semitic ideas
Tennessee passed a bill this week that bans local schools from teaching students anti-Semitic rhetoric.
HB2573 passed the House of Representatives on Monday with 95 votes in favor and none against after the House agreed on...
B’nai B’rith releases new guide on growing threat of online anti-Semitism
B’nai B’rith International and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, in partnership with UNESCO, have published a guide on how to assess and combat online anti-Semitism.
B’nai B’rith International said on Thursday that “as the online...
Kansas legislature adopts IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism
The Kansas legislature passed HCR 5030 this week, a resolution that recognizes the growing problem of anti-Semitism in the United States, as well as adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism as...
The strongest weapon in Israel’s arsenal: Faith-based diplomacy
Two dozen Christian parliamentarians wrapped up a visit to Israel on Tuesday with discussions on how to embrace and defend Israel in modern times. The discussions were the culmination of a three-day journey that...