Jewish Leaders Outraged After New Jersey Delays Antisemitism Bill

Jewish Leaders Outraged After New Jersey Delays Antisemitism Bill

NEW JERSEY – Jewish leaders across New Jersey and beyond are expressing frustration after the state legislature unexpectedly delayed a vote on a bill to adopt the internationally recognized definition of antisemitism. The measure, which mirrors the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition used by dozens of other U.S. states and countries, was widely expected […]

Showdown Delayed on Bill to Curb Antisemitism in Schools - San Diego Jewish World

State Senate leadership has committed to addressing antisemitism in our schools this year, and all parties have agreed to postpone the hearing until August to strengthen the bill and ensure it’s done right.

Gottheimer urges NJ Assembly to pass bill defining antisemitism - WRNJ Radio

NORTH JERSEY — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) on Monday sent a letter to New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, urging an immediate vote on Assembly Bill A3558 — bipartisan legislation that would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into state law. The bill, co-sponsored by nearly 70 percent of the state Assembly, has faced repeated delays despite widespread bipartisan su…

Fighting antisemitism starts at home, St. Louis leaders say

The Jewish community needs to step up and fight antisemitism. That was a key message at “Antisemitism in our Backyard,” a conversation with State Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, and Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg of United Hebrew Congregation. Nearly 50 attendees gathered to learn about efforts to stop hate on Monday evening, July 7, at the home of Laura and Michael Ellenhorn. Bill Motchan “Antisemitism is here, and we’ve got to do something ab…