Understanding Anti-Semitism: Definition and Controversy

🔍The internationally accepted definition of anti-Semitism is enshrined in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition.

🌍The IHRA definition considers it anti-Semitic to target the state of Israel using double standards.

👥The controversy surrounding a grant targeting Israeli Jews highlights accusations of anti-Semitism and delegitimization against Israel.

💼The State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism raised concerns about the grant violating the IHRA definition.

✉️The grant in question was not funded, and the Department of State stated that no activity was actually carried out.

What is the definition of anti-Semitism?

—The internationally accepted definition of anti-Semitism is enshrined in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition.

What does the IHRA definition say about targeting Israel?

—The IHRA definition considers it anti-Semitic to target the state of Israel using double standards.

What was the controversy surrounding the grant?

—The grant targeting Israeli Jews sparked accusations of anti-Semitism and delegitimization against Israel.

What concerns were raised by the Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism?

—The Office raised concerns about the grant violating the IHRA definition.

Was the grant ultimately funded?

—No, the grant was not funded, and the Department of State stated that no activity was actually carried out.

00:00Introduction and acknowledgment of Miss Peterson.

00:02Explanation of the internationally accepted definition of anti-Semitism and the IHRA working definition.

00:16Discussion of the IHRA definition's consideration of targeting Israel using double standards as anti-Semitic.

00:40Questioning Miss Peterson's agreement with the IHRA definition and the controversy surrounding a grant targeting Israeli Jews.

01:22Questioning why the grant was pushed and the involvement of the Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.

02:01Clarification that no activity was funded and commitment to working against anti-Semitism.

02:36Further questioning regarding the grant, accusations of being anti-Semitic, and the lack of involvement of the Office of Anti-Semitism.

04:36Clarification that the grant was not funded and conclusion of the hearing.