IHRA definition of antisemitism

Chicago unanimously adopts IHRA definition, becoming second largest US city to do so

"This is the biggest victory for the Jewish people in Chicago in a very long time," student leader Michael Kaminsky, who spearheaded the bill, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Michael Kaminsky, Alderman Raymond Lopez, and Jake Rymer decided to change the written law to "define antisemitism fully and completely."
Demonstrators hold placards and flags in support of Palestinians during a protest in relation to the ceasefire in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, January 24, 2026.

Spread of online antisemitic conspiracies is based on Holocaust denial tactics, research shows

New research released by non-profit CyberWell analyzed over 300 pieces of online content that both denied violent attacks on Jews and Israelis and propagated conspiratorial self-victimization claims.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

British anti-Israel group launches judicial review into NHS adoption of IHRA definition

Right to Protest, which has created a crowdfunding page, argued that medical staff who raise ethical concerns about Israel’s actions now face being treated as potential offenders.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
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.

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.

|ByJAMES GENN

TikTok is 'the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis,' says Sacha Baron Cohen

Criticism has flared up against the platform again as a stream of TikTok users this week posted videos recommending a letter written by Osama bin Laden that aims to justify the September 11 attacks.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
Sacha Baron Cohen arrives at the premiere of red carpet event for the screening for the Showtime Series "Who Is America", moderated by Sarah Silverman in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 15, 2019

Rio de Janeiro signs IHRA definition after antisemitism in Brazilian city

So far over 200 cities, states, and organizations have signed the declaration.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(left to right) André Lajst, executive president of StandWithUs Brasil; Flavio Valle, deputy mayor of the South Zone of Rio and Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro

Missouri adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a declaration affirming the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023BySAM HALPERN
Mike Parson signing a bill.

Spain’s language authority still uses an antisemitic definition of ‘Jew’

The entry for the word “judiada” — which notes that the term “originated with antisemitic intent” — has two definitions: first, “a dirty trick or an action that is detrimental to someone,”.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023ByJUAN MELAMED/JTA
Official Spanish dictrionary, published and upd updated by the Royal Spanish Academyate by Real Ac

'Wake up, mate': Fighting antisemitism in Australian education - opinion

The multicultural fabric of Australia is a strength that can be used to combat antisemitism

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023ByBENJI LEVY
THE WRITER (back row, light blue shirt) poses with Australian students.

Countries backing IHRA antisemitism definition also fund its opponents, study finds

Countries in Europe are both simultaneously backing the IHRA definition of antisemitism and also playing the other side, NGO Monitor has discovered.

AUGUST 29, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Downing Street in London, Britain, June 12, 2021.

There should be no hierarchy of antisemitism - opinion

"Antisemitism is antisemitism, and all forms of hate against Jews must be countered with equal vigor," says Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CEO of Combat Antisemitism Movement.

AUGUST 9, 2023BySACHA ROYTMAN DRATWA
Palestinians burn Israeli flag during clashes with Israeli troops in Hebron, November 18, 2022.

Israeli ambassador kicked out of Berlin cafe

Rough estimates say around 10,000 Israelis live in Berlin. Many are left-wing politically and critical of Israel’s policies.

JULY 28, 2023ByTOBY AXELROD/JTA
Ron Prosor

Cleveland rabbi sentenced to 10 days in jail for stealing university group’s Palestinian banner

Popivker used the occasion of his sentencing hearing to attempt to stage a rally pushing the university to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism.

JULY 21, 2023ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
A BDS demonstration outside the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

IHRA's Definition of Antisemitism adoption set to surpass 2022 numbers

The IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism offers a comprehensive understanding of Antisemitism, the definition includes 11 explanatory examples.

JULY 16, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Deborah Lipstadt, US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Dr. Emily Haber, German Ambassador to the US and Michael Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the US watch as Lufthansa Group Executive Board Member Christina Foerster signs the IHRA antisemitism definition on Sep. 15.