IHRA definition of antisemitism

Brandeis Center files complaint alleging antisemitic harassment at Montgomery high school

According to the complaint, the school principal allegedly dismissed the social media targeting as "just a flag" and questioned why being called a Zionist was problematic.

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US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun.

US antisemitism envoy tells 'Post' people should understand Zionism, ‘not be ignorant about it’

A poster against antisemitism is seen on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Markham, Ontario, Canada on March 22, 2025.

Teachers in Ontario file human rights applications against school boards, unions for antisemitism

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan is political warfare, not protection of Jews - opinion


Jewish orgs. urge Governor Newsom to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism amid growing hate

The letter sent to Governor Newsom notes that there has been a 24% increase in antisemitic attacks in California.

Governor of US state of California Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom visit the premises of a migrant assistance office in San Salvador, El Salvador April 8, 2019.

50 US mayors commit to a 10-point plan to combat antisemitism

This commitment was made at the 2023 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement in Florida.

 Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

TikTok is 'the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis,' says Sacha Baron Cohen

Criticism has flared up against the platform again as a stream of TikTok users this week posted videos recommending a letter written by Osama bin Laden that aims to justify the September 11 attacks.

Sacha Baron Cohen arrives at the premiere of red carpet event for the screening for the Showtime Series "Who Is America", moderated by Sarah Silverman in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 15, 2019

Rio de Janeiro signs IHRA definition after antisemitism in Brazilian city

So far over 200 cities, states, and organizations have signed the declaration.

 (left to right) André Lajst, executive president of StandWithUs Brasil; Flavio Valle, deputy mayor of the South Zone of Rio and Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro

Missouri adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a declaration affirming the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

 Mike Parson signing a bill.

Spain’s language authority still uses an antisemitic definition of ‘Jew’

The entry for the word “judiada” — which notes that the term “originated with antisemitic intent” — has two definitions: first, “a dirty trick or an action that is detrimental to someone,”.

Official Spanish dictrionary, published and upd updated by the Royal Spanish Academyate by Real Ac

'Wake up, mate': Fighting antisemitism in Australian education - opinion

The multicultural fabric of Australia is a strength that can be used to combat antisemitism

 THE WRITER (back row, light blue shirt) poses with Australian students.

Countries backing IHRA antisemitism definition also fund its opponents, study finds

Countries in Europe are both simultaneously backing the IHRA definition of antisemitism and also playing the other side, NGO Monitor has discovered.

 Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Downing Street in London, Britain, June 12, 2021.

There should be no hierarchy of antisemitism - opinion

"Antisemitism is antisemitism, and all forms of hate against Jews must be countered with equal vigor," says Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CEO of Combat Antisemitism Movement.

 Palestinians burn Israeli flag during clashes with Israeli troops in Hebron, November 18, 2022.

Israeli ambassador kicked out of Berlin cafe

Rough estimates say around 10,000 Israelis live in Berlin. Many are left-wing politically and critical of Israel’s policies.

 Ron Prosor