US EditionMayor Adams Signs Executive Order to Define Antisemitism
- On Sunday at Tribeca Synagogue, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City enacted an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism to combat the growing incidence of anti-Jewish hate within the city.
- The order responds to an increase in antisemitic attacks, with Jewish New Yorkers comprising over 11% of the population and victims of more than half of hate crimes, and follows a rise in nationwide antisemitism since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
- Adams accompanied the signing with legislation urging City Council to codify the IHRA definition into law, calling it necessary to combat a 'wave of anti-Jewish rhetoric and violence' and establishing the first Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism last month.
- City Hall data shows antisemitic incidents accounted for 54% of 641 hate crimes in 2024 and over 60% in early 2025, while advocates like Kenneth Marcus praise the order as providing a clear framework to fight antisemitism effectively.
- The move may influence other cities, though some groups criticize the IHRA definition as potentially suppressing free speech, and the City Council is considering funding and legislation amid ongoing debate about the best response to antisemitism.
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Washington ExaminerEric Adams adopts new definition of antisemitism in New York City
New York Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order Sunday evening recognizing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism and directing city agencies to use the definition to target hate crimes against Jewish people. Adams announced the directive…
Mayor Adams signs executive order to define antisemitism
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday announced the city will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. Adams signed an executive order making the IHRA's language as the city's working definition. He's encouraged the City Council to adopt the definition into city law. More Local News Watch the video player above for the full story.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs historic order adopting IHRA antisemitism definition
NYPD data shows that antisemitic crimes represented 54% of the 641 total hate crimes reported to police in the city in 2024, amounting to an antisemitic crime every 25 hours on average. By Jewish Breaking News New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a historic executive order on Sunday adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism. “Today, we signed a landmark executive order to adopt an internation…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Signs Historic Order Adopting IHRA Antisemitism Definition
First adopted by the alliance’s 31 member states in May 2016, the IHRA definition outlines specific contemporary examples of antisemitism. By JBN Staff New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed a historic executive order on Sunday adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism. “Today, we signed a landmark executive order to adopt an internationally recognized definition of antisemitism, but we must go…
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