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

Hacker in a hood

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


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.

HB 2299: Kansas education bill applies IHRA standard for antisemitism

"Every student, faculty, and staff member deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued at any educational institution,” said CAM Founder Adam Beren.

Police at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas (File)

LB 538: New bill aims to target antisemitism in Nebraska schools

The bill was introduced by Republican State Senator Brian Hardin and uses the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism to define antisemitism.

 Demonstrators sit in an encampment as they protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 19, 2024.

Holocaust distortion more dangerous than denial, warns departing IHRA chief Kathrin Meyer

“The events of Oct. 7 have tragically proven us right. There cannot be a debate on antisemitism without looking into the completely biased criticism of Israel that we often see,” Meyer said.

 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Executive Secretary Kathrin Meyer appears at a press conference to sign a declaration formally adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism at Chelsea Training Ground in Cobham, England, Jan. 17, 2020.

UN unveils action plan to monitor, combat antisemitism worldwide

Regular surveys will track antisemitic attitudes, with results integrated into existing UN anti-racism programs.

 A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign, as they take part in a protest against US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Turkey, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Istanbul, November 4, 2023.

23 EU countries have adopted national strategies to combat antisemitism - report

Many EU Member States now have national strategies to fight antisemitism and protect Jewish heritage and culture.

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.