July 25, 2023 | Combat Antisemitism Movement

Republic of Panama Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition, Becoming 42nd Country to Do So

The Republic of Panama became the 42nd country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism on Tuesday, a move welcomed by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). A ceremony was held to mark the occasion at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama City, with Panamanian Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney Mencomo […]

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‘A Truly Dangerous Day for All Students, Especially Jews’: American Anthropological Association Approves Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions

On Campus

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) announced on Monday that its members had approved a pro-BDS resolution prohibiting collaboration with Israeli academic institutions. The measure passed by a 2,016-835 (71%-29%) vote, with 37% of eligible AAA members casting a ballot. “This was indeed a contentious issue, and our differences may have sparked fierce debate, but we

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University of Michigan President Denounces Antisemitic Vandalism Incidents at Off-Campus Fraternity Houses

On Campus

The Ann Arbor Police Department has launched an investigation into “hate-motivated vandalism” incidents that took place recently at two off-campus University of Michigan fraternity houses, ABC News reported. The vandalism, believed to have occurred between 5 PM on July 17 and 6 AM on July 18, included “homophobic and antisemitic symbols, including a swastika at

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New Holocaust Education Initiative Aims to Teach Lessons of Past, Fight Contemporary Antisemitism, With Conferences Across Europe

Interview

A new Holocaust education initiative – the Legacy Project – has been launched with the aim of teaching the lessons of the past and fighting contemporary antisemitism through film, media, and community engagement. The initial phase of the project will include 27 conferences in 27 different European cities over the next two years, with several

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