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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) publishes a regular feature highlighting “good news” in the fight against the world’s oldest hatred.
Here are ten such stories from April 2024:
A total of 10 entities across the world adopted or endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism in the first quarter of 2024, from January to March, according to data compiled by the Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) by CAM.
These ten new adoptions, in addition to five retroactive adoptions, brought the global total of IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism adoptions and endorsements to 1,231 as of March 31. This represented a 62.5% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, when 40 international institutions and organizations, national and local governments, NGOs, universities, athletic clubs, and corporations adopted or endorsed the definition.
The City of Beverly Hills, California, will partner with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) to host the 2024 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism on December 11-13, Mayor Lester J. Friedman announced at his inauguration.
“We look forward to being the City that will host the North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in the coming months,” said Mayor Friedman. “Our City continues to fight hatred of all kinds and I look forward to joining my fellow colleagues in the effort to combat antisemitism.”
With California becoming a hotbed of antisemitism, most notably when students in UC San Diego released a statement supporting Hamas a mere three days after October 7th, it’s fitting that our 2024 Mayors Summit will take place in the state.https://t.co/l75tAQWcPz pic.twitter.com/UnDmvb9bew
— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) April 18, 2024
CAM Chief Government Affairs Officer Lisa Katz delivered keynote remarks at the “Take Action Against Antisemitism Forum” in Manhattan organized by YJP New York.
The gathering brought together dozens of young Jewish professionals for discussions how best to address rising Jew-hatred in all its contemporary forms, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas massacre in Israel, which triggered a global wave of antisemitism.
CAM en Español Expands Latin America Outreach With First-Ever Official Mexico Visit
CAM made its first-ever official visit to Mexico in mid-March, with Director of Hispanic Affairs Shay Salamon and Chair of CAM’s Advisory Board Pilar Rahola traveling to the capital, Mexico City, for three days of meetings and communal events.
The trip was coordinated with WIZO Mexico.
Más de 1,000 personas, entre ellas líderes de la comunidad judía de México, nos acompañaron en el evento organizado por Wizo México.
Esta primera visita de CAM a México fue una gran oportunidad para conversar de la situación actual de Israel y la lucha contra el antisemitismo,… pic.twitter.com/xv9B3WZVvZ
— CAM en Español (@CAMenEspanol) April 9, 2024
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman sent a letter of support to Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb following the mayor’s decision to withhold his signature from Gaza ceasefire resolution passed by the City Council.
To learn more about Mayor Bibb’s views on antisemitism-related issues, please see the interview he conducted with CAM in February: Mayor Justin Bibb Vows Zero-Tolerance for Antisemitism in Cleveland Amid Post-October 7th Global Surge
A street mural honoring late “Righteous Among the Nations” hero Werner Krumme was officially inaugurated on the exterior wall of a youth center in Dortmund, Germany.
The mural — a joint initiative of CAM and Artists 4 Israel — was painted by artist Julian Schimanski, known as “Mister Oreo 39.”
“The mural and the story of Werner Krumme is a reminder of what happens when antisemitism increases in society,” CAM Director of European Affairs Oriana Marie Krüger said. “As Germans, we all carry the difficult past with which we have to deal with. And, of course, while we are not responsible for the crimes of our grandparents and great-grandparents, I personally believe that we have a responsibility to learn from history and stand up against antisemitism, racism, and other forms of discrimination whenever and wherever we encounter them.”
CAM co-sponsored a reception at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ahead of the “Their Portraits: Philadelphia Artists Honor October 7 Hostages” exhibit’s final week on display there.
The special art installation — which showcases the poignant work of eight local artists depicting the individual stories of more than 200 hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th — could be viewed on the museum’s third-floor atrium from March 8th through April 14th.
Eid al-Fitr Global Celebration: An Intercontinental Journey Connecting Faiths and Cultures
As Ramadan concluded, CAM was proud to host a virtual Eid al-Fitr celebration, featuring the participation of prominent Muslim speakers and religious figures from across the globe, and including unique musical and culinary elements, aiming to foster inter-communal dialogue and understanding.
The full broadcast of the “Eid al-Fitr Global Celebration: An Intercontinental Journey Connecting Faiths and Cultures” can be viewed HERE:
Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary-General Luis Almagro was honored for his work countering antisemitism over the past decade at a symposium in Washington, D.C., organized by CAM and B’nai B’rith International.
“Antisemitism is the oldest, most coordinated form of racism,” Almagro said in his remarks after being presented with the CAM Global Leadership Award by CAM Board of Governors Member Robert Singer. “Fighting antisemitism means fighting for democracy and human rights.”
Combat Antisemitism Movement and @BnaiBrith were proud to hold an event today to honor @Almagro_OEA2015, Secretary-General of @OAS_official, for his decade of dedication to combating extremism, antisemitism and hatred.
A shining example of true solidarity. Thank you, Luis. pic.twitter.com/6DSnungnzl
— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) April 11, 2024
Druze Delegation Visits US to Spread Awareness of Israel’s Diverse Social Tapestry
For a week and a half in mid-April, a delegation of three members of Israel’s Druze community visited the United States on a speaking tour organized by CAM.
The purpose of the delegation was to offer a multifaceted view of contemporary life in Israel, deepen understanding and appreciation for the its diverse social tapestry, and highlight the unique and integral role the Druze community has played in the country’s history.
Today our Druze Delegation attended a luncheon at the @Conf_of_Pres NYC office, where we met with CEO William @Daroff and former Knesset Member @GadeerMreeh.
As we told them, at a time when external enemies are trying to break us, our strength lies in our ability to stand… pic.twitter.com/i6xszJXCd4
— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) April 17, 2024
