Tag: Criticism Of Israel

The Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, declined to intervene in editors' decision to label the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as unreliable on Israel and Zionism.
In this personal reflection, Josh Katz shares his decision to take down his "We Stand With Israel" lawn sign due to increasing concerns about tribalism and the divisive consequences it can have.
Wikipedia editors have labeled the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as generally unreliable on Israeli-Palestinian matters and antisemitism, arguing that the organization's pro-Israel stance may bias its reporting.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized in a livestream that antisemitism undermines both American and progressive values, acknowledging that some criticisms of Israel can cross into antisemitism.
The Halachic Left is a new group of observant Jews in the U.S. who oppose Israel's military actions in Gaza, viewing advocacy for a ceasefire as a religious obligation.
The article discusses the implications of the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) passed by the House of Representatives, aiming to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism in the United States.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill known as the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which seeks to enshrine the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into U.S. law.
In this article, the author criticizes PEN America for canceling its literary festival and awards ceremony due to authors withdrawing over PEN's alleged failure to denounce Israel amidst the Gaza conflict.
Israeli academics, including Regev Nathansohn from Sapir College, are facing backlash after signing a petition accusing Israel of possible genocide in Gaza and urging the US to stop arming Israel during its conflict with Hamas.
A House resolution denouncing antisemitism was passed with bipartisan support, but 92 House Democrats, including Jewish members, voted "present" in protest.
The recent controversy at the 92nd Street Y highlights the challenges faced by Jewish institutions in maintaining pro-Israel politics alongside a broad cultural mission.
The article discusses the use of the pro-Israel playbook by Hindu American organizations to combat criticism of India.
The King County Council in Washington faced criticism from progressive Jewish groups for considering adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.
In this episode of the Jewish Currents podcast, the team discusses the recent Anti-Defamation League survey on American Jews' perceptions of antisemitism.
The American Jewish community is divided over the definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), which includes examples that equate criticism of Israel to antisemitism.
Senator Bernie Sanders, in an article published in Jewish Currents, presents a comprehensive manifesto on combating anti-Semitism.
The U.S. Education Department has urged Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to revise their Middle East Studies program, citing a perceived pro-Islam bias and lack of attention to other religious minorities like Christians, Jews, and Yazidis.
Allison, Don, and Noah participate in discussions at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, covering topics like the impact of the Canary Mission, which exposes critics of Israel, on Jewish Americans.
In a discussion hosted by The Times of Israel, Eilon, Noah, and Miriam Herschlag explore various topics, including the potential for peace accompanying the Red Sea-Dead Sea pipeline, the push for more open criticism of Israel on US college campuses by students challenging Hillel, and the question of regulating Reality TV through legislation.