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Almost 130 scholars of Jewish history and Holocaust Studies from around the world have issued a stark warning in a letter to the UN not to adopt the highly controversial International Holocaust Rememb...

One hundred and twenty eight scholars with a speciality in antisemitism have urged the United Nations not to adopt a definition of antisemitism that is being heavily promoted by the pro-Israel lobby. In a statement published on Thursday, the scholars, who include leading Jewish academics at Israeli, European, UK and U.S. universities, said the definition has been “hijacked” […]

Ruffalo tweeted an article that claimed the IHRA definition of antisemitism is used to deter free speech and shield Israel from accountability.

Leading scholars in anti-Semitism said the IHRA definition ‘hijacked’ to protect Israel from international criticism.

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Council members on Tuesday approved the definition from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that supporters say is an important step in combating antisemitism. Not all agree.

Mark Weitzman, who helped develop the now ubiquitous IHRA definition of antisemitism, is gearing up to meet European officials this week to negotiate reparations for survivors

A special rapporteur said the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition is ineffective and otherwise problematic.

The choice is between those who offer only divisiveness and an Israel that is one extended family despite our differences, where every community feels they have a place