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The new definition could serve as an alternative to one from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that has been promoted by several major American Jewish groups who want Biden to use it to enforce federal anti-discrimination laws, although the group behind the new document said it is not intended to be used in IHRA’s place.
“The big mistake people are making about IHRA is that it’s the final word,” said Jonathan Jacoby, who directs the Nexus group, “and there are many words and perspectives.”
The IHRA definition has been endorsed by the American Jewish Committee, Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Left-wing Jewish groups including J Street, Bend the Arc and IfNotNow have criticized the IHRA language, saying it is often used to crack down on legitimate criticism of Israel.
Left-wing Jewish, Israel groups issue statement
January 22, 2021
(JNS) Left-wing Jewish and Israel groups have issued a joint statement in opposition to adopting the universal definition of anti-Semitism set by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
The collection of groups, known as the Progressive Israel Network, include Ameinu, Americans for Peace Now, Habonim Dror North America, Hashomer Hatzair World Movement, Jewish Labor Committee, J Street, New Israel Fund, Partners for Progressive Israel, Reconstructing Judaism and T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights.
“As organizations that care deeply about the State of Israel and ab. For access to this article please sign in or