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Kentucky becomes first US state to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

The adoption was part of a broad resolution condemning anti-Semitism; it’s unclear what weight it will carry.

Biden official says administration accepts international Holocaust group’s definition of anti-Semitism

A top State Department official called the definition, which includes certain modes of criticizing Israel, an “invaluable tool.”

A major American Jewish coalition adopted the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. What that means may vary for its members.

A leader of the Conference of Presidents said the goal of the declaration was to demonstrate unity between the groups on the question of what constitutes anti-Semitism.

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, speaks about combating racism at the Reform Biennial in Chicago on December 12, 2019. (Courtesy of the Union for Reform Judaism)

United States

Reform movement: IHRA definition of anti-Semitism is helpful but should not be codified into law

Global

Muslim clerical council adopts definition of anti-Semitism that includes vitriol on Israel

United States

In an Arab first, Bahraini institution joins with State Dept. to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism

The Albanian flag flies over Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania on May 12, 2010. (Flickr/Thomas Quine)

Global

Albania adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism

United States

After turmoil, Florida State University president says anti-Semitism has ‘no home’ on campus

Global

Spain adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism

Global

Serbia’s Education Ministry adds international Holocaust group’s definition of anti-Semitism to website

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