IHRA definition of antisemitism

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

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun's comments follow a UK Green Party conference on Sunday, where the party declared Zionism to be a form of racism. 

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

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ADL launches research, resource hub for online pathways to youth violence, extremism


Former NYC mayor Eric Adams under scrutiny following apparent NYC Token crypto 'rug pull'

NYC Token was launched to "address antisemitism and anti-Americanism," Adams claimed, in an apparent swipe at his mayoral successor, Zohran Mamdani.

Then-New York City mayor Eric Adams stands beside the crystal button that triggers the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square, New York City, December 31, 2025; illustrative.

Democrats denouncing pro-Hamas chants shouldn't require headlines - editorial

Democrats were right to condemn pro-Hamas chants in New York, but the speed and rarity of the response expose how low the bar has become for confronting antisemitism.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre, in New York City, October 7, 2025; illustrative.

Jews targeted in NYC hate crimes more than all other groups combined for second year

Governor Kathy Hochul announces house of worship safety zones after Mayor Zohran Mamdani puts local orders limiting protests under review.

PEOPLE ATTEND a march in support of the Jewish community called No Hate No Fear in Cadman Plaza on January 5, 2020 in New York City.

Mamdani's first act as mayor made a turning point become reality for NYC Jews - editorial

For decades, the mayor of the world’s largest Jewish city outside Israel made a point of standing with its Jewish community. Mamdani’s first day did something else entirely.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji stand onstage during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, U.S., January 1, 2026.

Mamdani defends decision scrapping executive orders on antisemitism amid criticism from Jewish orgs

The newly inaugurated mayor said that he would make the protection of Jewish New Yorkers a focus of his administration.

Zohran Mamdani looks on at Old City Hall Staion on the day he is sworn in as mayor of New York City, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

Mamdani's choice to cancel IHRA antisemitism definition must alarm New York Jews - comment

Jews should start watching the exits when institutions start treating their safety as optional. And especially after the biggest Jewish city outside of Israel made protecting Jews a political matter.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji smile as confetti falls after his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall Thursday in New York, NY. Mamdani has added a “block party” to the official inauguration events to allow thousands of New Yorkers to take part.

Mamdani reverses antisemitism order defining anti-Zionism as hate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked an executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including provisions linking some anti-Zionist rhetoric to antisemitism.

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

Can IHRA antisemitism definition prevent violence against Jews? - explainer

Australia’s experience points to a measured conclusion. A definition can help societies name antisemitism clearly and consistently. It cannot, on its own, prevent violence.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Switzerland adopts first-ever national strategy against racism, antisemitism

The strategy aims to improve the identification of racism and antisemitism, to protect those affected, and to strengthen the prevention of racism at the institutional level.

This photograph shows a Swiss flag waving in a blue sky in St.Moritz on December 21, 2024.

Over 1000 Babyn Yar Massacre victims identified under fire of Russian invasion

According to the memorial center's statistics, 301 of the victims were infants, and another 5,363 were children and adolescents.

Yankel Krakovich