Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis: Islamophobia, racism, and other forms of prejudice continue to afflict our communities and, as has been well publicized, even our political parties.
The order, which could draw criticism from free speech advocates, will broaden the federal government's definition of anti-Semitism and instruct it to be used in enforcing laws against discrimination on college campuses.
Historic, nonbinding resolution passes with 154-72 vote. Foreign Minister Israel Katz: This is an important step in the struggle against anti-Semitism, I call on other countries to follow suit.
During a BBC interview with Andrew Neil, Corbyn given four opportunities to apologize, to which he responds, "What I'll say is this I am determined that our society is safe for people of all faiths."
Jerusalem event, the largest of its kind to ever be called, comes amid a global spike in violence against Jews.
“It’s very positive and encouraging because the issues that are raised are very serious; they’re pervasive and widespread,” attorney Neal Sher, who filed the complaint on behalf of a former NYU student, says.
"To effectively combat anti-Semitism requires leaders who are willing to speak out and take action against the persistent hatred of Jews," said AJC CEO David Harris.
The 33-page dossier “reveals the disturbing truth about anti-Semitism at one of the highest-regarded universities in the United States."
An appeal by StopAntisemitism.org was launched in response to the CAIR chapter in Georgia, urging Georgia State University to end its relationship with the project Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange due to its partnership with Israel.
Pinchas Goldschmidt, the chief rabbi of the main Orthodox rabbinical alliance in Europe, says a resurgence of anti-Semitism on the continent "poses an existential threat to the Jewish community." Goldschmidt: Receding memory of the Holocaust, rising far-right sentiment, and radical Islam are the key factors fueling the anti-Semitic climate.
