CAM Welcomes Senate Committee’s Advancement of Nomination of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun as Next US Antisemitism Special Envoy

Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) President of U.S. Affairs Alyza Lewin issued the following statement following the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s vote on Wednesday to advance Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun’s nomination to serve as the next U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism:

“We congratulate Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun on advancing through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with bipartisan support and urge the full Senate to swiftly confirm his nomination. At this critical moment when antisemitism continues to rise across our nation and around the world, we cannot afford leaving essential position unfilled.”

“We commend the leadership demonstrated by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the committee’s Ranking Member, and Senator Jacky Rosen, whose votes in support of Rabbi Kaploun reflect a commitment to placing the safety and dignity of Jewish communities above politics. We also thank Chairman Risch and the Republican members of the committee for their unanimous support. This is precisely the kind of cooperation our nation needs to effectively confront Jew-hatred in all its forms.”

“Rabbi Kaploun has demonstrated his readiness to serve with his clear commitment to working across political, civic, and faith communities. We specifically laud him for his explicit support for the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism which reflects the moral clarity that is needed at this moment. We call on the full Senate to act quickly and confirm Rabbi Kaploun without any further delay.”