IHRA definition of antisemitism

First hearings for Australia commission end after Jews share stories of antisemitism

The first block of hearings began on May 4, providing those impacted by rising antisemitism in the country an opportunity to share their insight and testimonies in the wake of the October 7 Massacre.

SHEINA GUTNICK, whose father was killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, speaks to the media after the first hearing block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney on May 4, 2026.
 Protesters from a number of London universities attend a pro-Palestine demonstration on October 7, 2025 in London, England.

Threatened with bombs, almost pushed down stairs: UK Jewish students testify about antisemitism

A SIGN supporting the Green Party political party is displayed in a residential street on the eve of local and mayoral elections in England and devolved parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland on May 7, in London, Britain, May 6, 2026.

British Greens battle antisemitism scandal as Jewish leader Zack Polanski targets local elections

Missouri's Capitol Building in Jefferson City.

Missouri adopts IHRA’s antisemitism definition, boosts student protections


Arizona governor vetoes bill that would let parents sue teachers over antisemitism

“Unfortunately, this bill is not about antisemitism; it’s about attacking our teachers,” wrote Hobbs in a letter announcing the veto on Tuesday.

 Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs speaks to supporters at a campaign rally on November 06, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona.

Jews must remain steadfast and indivisible amid antisemitic attacks - opinion

Sarah and Yaron loved Israel, each other, and life itself, with joy, hope, and plans for a future they were never able to build. Their memory, and our response, must be defined by action, not fear.

 THE WRITER (right) meets last week with Daniel Lischinsky at the shiva in Beit Zayit for Daniel’s son Yaron, who was murdered along with Sarah Lynn Milgrim in the Washington terror attack

'Online antisemitism doesn't remain online, turns to physical violence' say experts

Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, the founder and CEO of CyberWell, told the IHRA conference about online calls to violence against Jewish people.

 Pro-Israel demonstrators protest against Ben and Jerry's over its boycott of the West Bank, and against antisemitism, in Manhattan, New York City, on August 12, 2021

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.

 FILE PHOTO: 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.