Columbia University Adopts Controversial I.H.R.A. Definition of Antisemitism
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Summary
The article examines Columbia University's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (I.H.R.A.) definition of antisemitism, which originated from a 2005 European Union research institute. The definition broadly characterizes antisemitism as 'a certain perception of Jews' and includes controversial examples that focus on criticism of Israel, such as considering the existence of Israel as racist or applying double standards to Israel. The piece explores how this definition could potentially threaten academic freedom while also addressing concerns about protecting Jewish students on campus.
Key quotes
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"denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor"
"applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation"
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