IHRA definition of antisemitism

Dominican Republic announces adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition

President Luis Abinader announced the Dominican Republic’s adoption of the IHRA definition, calling antisemitism a threat to democratic coexistence.

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader addresses CAM's sixth-annual Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism, in Santo Domingo, Aug. 25, 2026.
An illustrative image of Berlin, Germany.

Group of 36 Evangelical schools in Germany introduces contractual commitment against antisemitism

 A view of ambulances parked along a street, as ambulance workers strike, amid a dispute with the government over pay, near the NHS London Ambulance Service, in London, Britain December 21, 2022.

British Medical Association calls on NHS to halt IHRA roll-out pending legal opinion

Britain's Member of Parliament (MP) Andy Slaughter speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023.

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UK Chief Rabbi: 'I am Zionist because I am a Jew'

"If you are anti-Zionist, you are anti-Jews and anti-Judaism," he said, adding that "Israel is not just the geo-political endeavour of the Jewish people, it is the center of Judaism."

Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

European Parliament condemns PA textbooks for six years in a row

The resolutions called for EU funding to the PA to be frozen until textbooks are reformed. It also signaled growing pressure on the European Commission to adopt a similar stance.

European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

Senate committee approves amendment stating criticism of Israeli government isn’t antisemitic

The amendment was proposed by Bernie Sanders, the Jewish progressive leader, and approved in a 12-11 vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

 US Senate floor

Kudos to Chikli for his leadership in battling antisemitism, breaking taboos - opinion

Kudos to Chikli for showing leadership. He dared to point a finger at the virulent antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

 MK AMICHAI CHIKLI attends the House Committee meeting in the Knesset last week at which he was declared a defector.

HB 937: Missouri bill seeks to enshrine IHRA antisemitism definition in state's schools

“We have to make sure that our Jewish students can feel safe and comfortable going to school," said State Representative George Hruza.

 Supporters of HB 937, including Saint Louis University student Nikolay Remizov (fifth from right), Missouri State Representative George Hruza (fourth from right), and CAM Founder Adam Beren (third from right) stand for a group photo, at the State Capitol, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Feb. 26, 2025.

Israel assumes presidency of IHRA, marking 80 years since end of Holocaust

Israel's presidency term will last one year, until February 2026, and will be chaired by Dani Dayan - the current Yad Vashem chairman.

 Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan.

Thirty-nine Australian universities adopt antisemitism definition

"Targeting Jews based on their Jewish identities alone is discriminatory and antisemitic," reads the definition.

 A PRO-ISRAEL rally takes place at The University of Sydney last year. Australian Jews, from influencers speaking out on social media to leaders of Jewish organizations and even Jewish politicians, have displayed extraordinary courage, says the writer.

HB 2299: Kansas education bill applies IHRA standard for antisemitism

"Every student, faculty, and staff member deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued at any educational institution,” said CAM Founder Adam Beren.

Police at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas (File)

LB 538: New bill aims to target antisemitism in Nebraska schools

The bill was introduced by Republican State Senator Brian Hardin and uses the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism to define antisemitism.

 Demonstrators sit in an encampment as they protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 19, 2024.

Holocaust distortion more dangerous than denial, warns departing IHRA chief Kathrin Meyer

“The events of Oct. 7 have tragically proven us right. There cannot be a debate on antisemitism without looking into the completely biased criticism of Israel that we often see,” Meyer said.

 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Executive Secretary Kathrin Meyer appears at a press conference to sign a declaration formally adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism at Chelsea Training Ground in Cobham, England, Jan. 17, 2020.