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Combat Antisemitism

#StandUpToJewishHate. Source: Screenshot.

Foundation to Combat Antisemitism names Tara Levine its first president

The former Converse executive, who holds an M.B.A. from Harvard, has previously managed nonprofits.

August 15, 2023

Janaina Tewaney Mencomo (left), Panama’s foreign minister, and Fernando Lottenberg, commissioner to monitor and combat antisemitism at the Organization of American States, participate in a July 25, 2023 ceremony marking Panama's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. Courtesy: B'nai B'rith International District 23.

Jewish leaders praise Panama for adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

Antisemitism is “negligible” in the country, but Panama’s decision is a “preventive measure” that sends a clear message, said Dina Siegel Vann of the American Jewish Committee.

July 28, 2023

A rally in New York City against antisemitism on Jan. 5, 2020. Credit: Christopher Penler/Shutterstock.

In 2023, 78 groups, states, organizations adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

The first half of the year brings total worldwide acceptance to 1,192 entities.

July 17, 2023

The Combat Antisemitism Movement board and staff meeting with Isaac Herzog, president of Israel. Courtesy: Combat Antisemitism Movement.

‘We’re dealing with all forms of antisemitism,’ Combat Antisemitism Movement head says

Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CEO of the coalition, spoke with JNS after the Federations and JCPA split from the group over a recent video.

July 7, 2023

A rally in New York City against antisemitism on Jan. 5, 2020. Credit: Christopher Penler/Shutterstock.

Federations, JCPA depart Combat Antisemitism Movement over video row

The two cited a video which the movement posted about "woke ideology" being at the center of a rise in antisemitism.

June 23, 2023

Rabbi Arthur Schneier and Deborah Lipstadt attend an “Efforts on Combating Antisemitism” briefing at United Nations Headquarters in New York City on June 15, 2022. Credit: Lev Radin/Shutterstock.

Giving ‘progressive’ antisemites the benefit of the doubt

Both mainstream Jewish groups and their allies in the Biden administration are determined to avoid taking on left-wing Jew-haters and the ideas that drive them.

Jonathan S. Tobin

June 23, 2023

A ceremony at the Kansas State Capitol celebrating the state's designation of May as Jewish American Heritage Month, March 29, 2023. Credit: Combat Antisemitism Movement.

Kansas proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month

“Kansas is made stronger by our Jewish residents and their many contributions,” said Gov. Laura Kelly.

April 5, 2023

#StandUpToJewishHate. Source: Screenshot.

Blue square emoji symbolizes fight against antisemitism

It’s part of a $25 million campaign called #StandUptoJewish Hate.

March 30, 2023

Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, the apostolic nuncio (ambassador) to Israel and Cyprus. Source: combatantisemitism.org.

Archbishops call on Christians to join together to fight antisemitism

“Each one must be our brother’s keeper, and act accordingly,” said Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, apostolic nuncio to Israel and Cyprus.

February 22, 2023