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Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for ‘regulatory work’

The Guardian - AU

Beyond memory: how Holocaust remembrance must adapt to new audiences

Holocaust survivors have long kept the memory of the Nazi genocide alive – but their numbers are dwindling. In an opinion piece for Euronews, Michaela Küchler of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance explains how remembrance can endure.

Euronews

Tuesday briefing: Why efforts to tackle Britain’s long history of antisemitism have fallen short

In today’s newsletter: A scholar of antisemitism on how we define it, how it has operated in Britain, and what can be done

The Guardian - UK

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What is the IHRA's vision after track acquisition spree?

The new owners of Rockingham Speedway are also starting a Late Model and Power Boat tour

Motorsport

Pro Watercraft Racing Is Making a Comeback Thanks to a Big Cash Injection

The IHRA is launching a pro watercraft racing series with $250,000 in the prize pool, and intends to create meaningful opportunities for pro PWC racers.

RideApart

NYC Mayor Mamdani Sparks Israel Outrage as Palestine Supporters Back Revoking IHRA Antisemitism Definition

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparks controversy by revoking Israel-related executive orders, drawing both criticism and praise over free speech and antisemitism.

International Business Times UK

Rockingham Speedway has a new owner as IHRA purchases historic track

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has acquired Rockingham Speedway, an iconic NASCAR track with a tumultuous history

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Peak Jewish body calls Labor’s plan to combat antisemitism an essential ‘first step’ but some warn it risks division

Critics of proposed changes in response to Bondi beach terror attack say they could be used to ‘pursue agendas that divide communities’

The Guardian - AU

Corbyn’s new party in chaos as co-leaders squabble over antisemitism remark

Jeremy Corbyn said it was ‘not really necessary’ for Zarah Sultana to criticise his time as Labour leader

The Independent UK

Sultana accuses Corbyn of ‘capitulation’ over antisemitism in attack on new party co-leader

Sultana says Labour Party under Corbyn ‘was frightened and far too conciliatory’

The Independent UK

IHRA definition of antisemitism has long been a target in anti-Zionist campaigns

Letter: John Hyman and Anthony Julius respond to an article by Rashid Khalidi criticising Columbia University’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition

The Guardian - UK

Many Jewish staff in Scottish universities reject IHRA definition of antisemitism

Letter: Prof Philip Wadler responds to an article about Edinburgh University reviewing its adoption of the IHRA definition

The Guardian - UK

Jewish leaders urge Edinburgh University to uphold antisemitism definition

Institution has said it is reviewing its support for IHRA’s definition as critics argue it restricts freedom of speech

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University had ‘outsized’ role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds

Exclusive: Investigation finds one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities benefited from transatlantic slavery and was haven for white supremacist theories

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The Guardian - AU

Australia must combat antisemitism, but not simply defer to demands of some voices

The special envoy’s plan will never be effective if it tackles only the symptoms and refuses to acknowledge let alone address a key driver

Reason

Fighting Antisemitism Should Not Come at the Expense of the First Amendment

The Antisemitism Awareness Act threatens the First Amendment by empowering federal bureaucrats to police political and religious expression.

The National (Scotland)

Labour refuse to say if ministers will accept Israeli government's summit invite

THE UK Government has refused to say if its ministers will attend a “conference against antisemitism” being held by the Israeli government in…

The Texas Tribune

Jewish Texans disagree on how to combat antisemitism in schools during hearing on Senate bill

Lawmakers propose addressing antisemitism by requiring schools to use a set definition. Critics say the measure will stifle speech.

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The Conversation

Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line?

As part of Harvard University’s agreement in response to two federal lawsuits filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitic discrimination, it will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, or IHRA, “working definition” of antisemitism.

The Independent UK

Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98

Yehuda Bauer, one of Israel’s foremost Holocaust scholars who shaped the way people around the world study and learn about the Holocaust, has died in Jerusalem

The Guardian - AU

Australian government won’t back public views of special envoys on antisemitism and Islamophobia

Exclusive: Documents obtained by Guardian Australia reveal ‘all communications’ will be solely attributed to special envoy

The Conversation

Australia has its first antisemitism special envoy, with an Islamophobia special envoy to follow. What will this mean?

The Albanese government has named Jewish lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal as the county’s first antisemitism special envoy. The appointment was made in response to rising incidents of violence against Jewish people against the backdrop of the Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would also soon appoint…

The Guardian - AU

Criticism of Israel is ‘not always’ antisemitic, Australia’s attorney general says

Mark Dreyfus tells National Press Club he is proud to be Jewish but he has observed ‘a shocking rise in antisemitism in Australia’

Reason

"Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023" (Which Just Passed the House) Could Suppress First-Amendment-Protected Criticism of Israel

HR6090, which passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by a 320-91 vote, would provide, in relevant part, For purposes of this Act, the term "definition of antisemitism"— (1) means the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the IHRA [International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance], of which the United States…

Salon

Jewish groups slam "antisemitism" bill

Critics say the bill doesn't protect Jews, only "a tool for silencing the movement for Palestinian rights"

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