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LA Council votes to adopt working definition of antisemitism

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Los Angeles City Council votes 11-0 to adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism. The resolution follows a recent rise in antisemitic incidents and comments. The definition has been adopted by 37 United Nations member countries and 320 non-federal government entities.

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Spectrum News

LA Council votes to adopt working definition of antisemitism

The council voted 11-0 Tuesday to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition.

1 year ago·United States

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LA Daily News

LA City Council adopts working definition of antisemitism

The definition, which was recently adopted by the cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, states that: “Anti-Semitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred tow…

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The New Arab

NGOs reject anti-Semitism definition in US county

A coalition of NGOs are calling for the rejection of a resolution in Montgomery County in Maryland that could make criticism of Israel part of a definition of anti-Semitism, raising wider concerns over free speech.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Algemeiner

Los Angeles City Council Endorses Leading Definition of Antisemitism

Part of an exhibit on the Holocaust supported by the International Holocaust Remembrance Association. Photo: courtesy of IHRA. The Los …

1 year ago·New York, United States

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The Forward

UN advisor cites ‘human rights concerns’ in call to reject popular antisemitism definition

A special rapporteur said the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition is ineffective and otherwise problematic.

1 year ago

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Religion News Service

Los Angeles City Council adopts definition of antisemitism amid rise in hate incidents

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Council members on Tuesday approved the definition from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that supporters say is an important step in combating antisemitism. Not all agree.

1 year ago·United States

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