International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Florida:

DeSantis signs bill codifying IHRA antisemitism definition

Florida Governor signs law defining antisemitism in state law, which was widely supported in the legislature. Combat Antisemitism Movement praises the move.

North Carolina approves antisemitism bill

North Carolina House passes bill making the IHRA working definition of antisemitism the state’s guidelines in assessing hate crimes.

Amid uptick in antisemitism at home

UK assumes IHRA presidency

The theme of the UK presidency is 'In Plain Sight,' drawing attention to the fact that the Holocaust did not happen in a dark corner.

Antisemitism legislation:

Indiana governor shoots down amended IHRA bill

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb vetoes HB 1002, reiterates state’s support for entire IHRA antisemitism definition.

Foreign Min.:

Hamas wants to destroy Israel and the Jewish people

Foreign Minister Israel Katz praises South Dakota adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition, says Hamas 'wants to destroy the State of Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people.'

Fighting antisemitism in South Dakota:

Gov. signs law requiring use of IHRA definition

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signs bill into law codifying IHRA antisemitism definition.

Father of murdered lone soldier runs for Senate

David Lubin, father of lone soldier killed in Jerusalem stabbing attack, is running for Georgia state Senate.

Las Vegas adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

In ‘powerful statement against hatred,’ Las Vegas City Council adopts IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Georgia Governor signs new antisemitism law

Governor Brian Kemp signs law defining antisemitism in state law, after it was approved by lawmakers last week.

New Georgia bill defines antisemitism in state law

Lawmakers in state of Georgia pass a bill that would define antisemitism in state law, after the legislation stalled in a Senate committee in 2023.

Missouri Gov.:

'Hate and discrimination have no home in Missouri'

CAM welcomes Missouri’s adoption of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism. 'Vital that Jews receive the protection necessary.'

Warsaw adopts IHRA working definition of antisemitism

Polish capital becomes the latest in a host of capital cities in the world to adopt this definition.

42nd country:

Panama adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

CAM lauds Panama's decision to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition.

CAM to Argentina governor:

'Fighting against hate speech key in fight against antisemitism'

CAM honors Entre Rios Governor Gustavo Bordet for leadership in fight against antisemitism in Argentina.

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

At IPU Morocco, Amb. Danny Danon calls for global parliaments to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Kosovo's parliament endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism

79 MPs from Kosovo's parliament endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.

Diaspora Min. lauds WH decision on IHRA antisemitism definition

'Rise in antisemitism requires a continued & persistent effort, as well as an investment in Holocaust education,' Diaspora Min. Chikli says.

US embraces IHRA defnition of antisemitism

White House unveils national strategy to combat antisemitism, the 'most ambitious government-led effort to fight antisemitism in history.'

ZOA urges Biden: Recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

ZOA to President Biden: Help protect the safety of the Jewish people, recognize the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Ronald Lauder urges WH not to undermine IHRA antisemitism def

WJC president reacts to report that Biden admin to include alternate progressive antisemitism definition in action plan.

Hundreds of rabbis:

Biden administration should use IHRA antisemitism definition

'A comprehensive report on antisemitism might not be comprehensive without defining antisemitism.'

Jewish orgs urge inclusion of IHRA definition in UN Action Plan

Joint letter from 160 Jewish organizations calls on UN Under Secretary-General to include IHRA definition in antisemitism plan.

Virginia officially adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Definition of antisemitism will be used as a tool by state's public service to combat and prevent antisemitic hate crimes.

Newfoundland and Labrador adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Jewish communities Friends of Simon Wiesenthal, and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism.

Australia:

Jews outraged after Adelaide university rejects IHRA definition

University, whose student magazine called for 'Death to Israel,' under fire for not consulting with Jewish leaders before rejecting IHRA.

Latvian government endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism

National action plan will enshrine preventative measures against antisemitism into legal code.

South Carolina:

Jewish politician urges state to adopt IHRA definition

Lawmaker also calls for state to pass hate crime bill, as antisemitism rises at alarming rate.

Australia:

University blasted for rejecting IHRA antisemitism definition

Canberra university denounced by community leaders for not consulting Jewish students and ignoring threat of modern antisemitism.

AJC blasts NGOs for demanding UN reject IHRA definition

American Jewish Committee calls IHRA definition ‘Indispensable tool’ to fight antisemitism.

Georgia:

Antisemitism bill falls to pass after lobbying effort by CAIR

Anti-Israel group sought for years to block proposal to add IHRA definition of antisemitism to state's hate crime laws.

B’nai Brith Canada hosts IHRA roundtable in Alberta

Series promotes adoption of antisemitism definition by governments, jurisdictions and organizations, and offers strategies to combat hate.

Georgia bill to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition fails

Measure dies in state senate after amendment passes to change IHRA definition to remove many instances of antisemitism.

US profs slam bar assoc. for refusing to adopt IHRA definition

Law academics release petition urging American Bar Association to reconsider after giving in to pressure from left wing activists.

Alberta legislature endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada praises provincial politicians for following government's lead and committing to combating antisemitism.

B’nai Brith Canada promotes IHRA adoption for government bodies

Advocacy organization holds symposium sharing with governments and jurisdictions the importance of adopting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

IHRA definition bill passes Georgia House of Representatives

Internationally recognized definition of antisemitism moves step closer to becoming part of Georgia state law.

Amid rise in antisemitism:

Virginia legislature adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign bill passed by the legislature adopting IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Costa Rican FM:

'We'll soon adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Costa Rican counterpart, Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, in Jerusalem.

Ukraine urged to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

B'nai Brith calls on Ukraine to join other Eastern European countries in becoming International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance member.

AJC slams bar association motion for removing IHRA support

American Bar Association resolution against antisemitism originally contained language supporting IHRA definition.

University of Melbourne adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Unimelb becomes first university in Australia to adopt IHRA definition.

Activists urge US bar association to reject antisemitism measure

Progressive groups call on ABA not to pass resolution supporting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Croatia adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Prior to taking over the presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Croatia adopts antisemitism definition.

Over 1,000 countries, orgs adopted IHRA def. of antisemitism

Combat Antisemitism Movement presents data on growing acceptance of HRA Working Definition of Antisemitism at start of 2023.

Biden admin again delays applying IHRA to civil rights cases

WH for second time delays adding IHRA to civil rights investigations into harassment of Jewish students, first proposed by President Trump.

U of Toronto will not adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Despite longstanding antisemitism problem, U of T refuses to adopt definition, citing academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Canada:

Province of Saskatchewan adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

"Antisemitism is on the rise and must be condemned," says Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice.

B’nai Brith Canada to Quebec:

'Adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism'

B’nai Brith renews battle in Quebec for adoption of IHRA definition.

Canada:

Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Jewish leaders welcome Biden's support of IHRA definition

Conference of Presidents commend Biden administration for reiterating support for IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Canada:

Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada thanks Premier Blaine Higgs for formalizing Declaration embracing the IHRA definition.

Canada:

Province of Manitoba approves IHRA definition of antisemitism

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson: Antisemitism has no place in our communities.

England:

Labour councillors blasted for walking out on IHRA def. vote

South London Labour councillors skip vote to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism, leading to outcry from Conservative colleagues.

Scottish uni rejects IHRA for alternative def. of antisemitism

Aberdeen University slammed by Jewish group for choosing antisemitism definition supported by anti-Israel activists.

Quebec urged to follow through on pledge to adopt IHRA def'n

B'nai Brith calls on province to put forward measure to adopt definition after progress stalls.

Canada:

Province of Alberta adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Premier Jason Kenney: Antisemitism, like all forms of racism and prejudice, has no place in Alberta.

Broward County, Florida adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Broward adopts IHRA definition and mandates its use when investigating hate-motivated crimes.

Wichita, Kansas, adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

CAM applauds passage of IHRA Working Definition adoption by Wichita as best response to antisemitism.

Germany:

Broadcaster's code of conduct supports Israel's right to exist

Germany’s public broadcaster mandates that all employees support Israel’s right to exist.

Lufthansa adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

German airline becomes the first airline group globally to adopt the definition.