anti semitism

THE JEWISH CHRONICLE – The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) has adopted a working definition of antisemitism. The IHRA, which is made up of 31 member countries, and has a unique mandate to focus on education, research and remembrance of the Holocaust, agreed on the non-legally binding definition last month.

The definition states: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.

Sir Eric Pickles, UK Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues and Head of the UK delegation to the IHRA said:

“I am delighted that IHRA has adopted, by consensus, this working definition of antisemitism, and I particularly congratulate our chairman Mihnea Constantinescu from Romania for his leadership on this issue.

With this definition agreed by 31 countries, we can step up our efforts in the fight against antisemitism internationally.”

IHRA Chair, Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu said: “By adopting this working definition, the IHRA is setting an example of responsible conduct for other international fora and hopes to inspire them also to take action on a legally binding working definition.”

The decision was made at the IHRA’s first bi-annual plenary meeting in Bucharest this May, where around 200 experts and policymakers from all over the world met to discuss the Holocaust as a contemporary political issue.

The committee on Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial, chaired by Mark Weitzman, proposed the adoption of a definition. Mr Weitzman said: “In order to begin to address the problem of antisemitism, there must be clarity about what antisemitism actually is. This is not a simple question.

The adopted working definition helps provide guidance in answer to this challenging question.”

8 thoughts on “Thirty one countries adopt working definition of antisemitism”
  1. That is a wonderful definition.
    I do not, nor have I ever “hated” Jews or the jewish people. I hate what many people of Jewish persuasion do. I hate their morals, I hate their ethics and I hate their Politics.
    They are many wonderful Jewish people. They are wonderful because they display admirable actions, they are as disgusted with the actions of the Israeli government and of many Israeli people as I am.
    This definition means that no one can claim that I am anti semitic for saying how disgusted I am with Israel.

  2. “..Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions..”

    Which will be warped to include criticism of Israel.

  3. PJ, for real??? How many “wonderful” jewish people that were tipped off on the morning of 911 not to go into the towers, stood up “admirably” and warned the goyim not to enter the buildings?? Answer: NONE, NADA, ZILCH, NOT 1 (ONE)! Please get a grip. Judaism is sick and satanic. Anyone who aspires to this death cult has evil intentions for you, your wife, and especially your children. Very very special plans for them.

  4. @truthoutjournal
    It is clear that you cannot read.
    Yet somehow you feel justified in posting comments.
    You are complaining about their (lack of) action, the fact that you do so only supports my position.
    How does one “aspire to a death cult?”
    Once again, I do not care about their “intentions” only their actions. Whether aimed at me or at Palestinians.
    As I am not a mind reader or psychic, I do not know what their plans are, nor do I care very much. If they harm me or anyone, either by action or inaction, then they are culpable, until then they can think and plan whatever they like.
    You may want to live in a “Minority Report” world, I prefer to live in a just and moral world.

  5. @Kolo
    Oh, did I invade your safe space?
    Why do you not read what I said?
    Does it cause you discomfort?
    I said “I hate people for what they do, not for who they are.”
    If this is not acceptable in this blog, then Sabba can ban me, not some braindead muttonhead who is so consumed with stupid hate that they can neither think nor read.
    Norman Finkelstein is jewish, Ram Loevy is Jewish, Gilad Atzmon is jewish.
    Why don’t you think for just one moment : “I hate people for what they do, not for who they are.”
    In your case I despair of you for what you (fail to) do.

  6. what ever yu posted
    finkelstein is a backstabbing gatekeeper for jewry, israel
    no clue about the loevy
    gilad atzmon tossed judaism into the rubbish heap where it belongs

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