Human rights activist, political leader, author and former Prisoner of Zion. Currently the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Combat Antisemitism Movement.
It has been 100 days since the Hamas horde killed, raped, beheaded, captured our people, and burned our homes in the largest and most sadistic pogrom in modern history. It only took a few hours for "progressive" organizations to call this "the beginning of a struggle for
The city of Warsaw, Poland, has taken a crucial step in the fight against Jew-hatred by unanimously adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, joining the nearly 1,200 entities worldwide to have done so.
The IHRA definition is the most authoritative and widely-used
Tonight begins Tisha B’Av, a Jewish day of fasting, mourning, and remembrance.
Many tragedies and atrocities have befallen the Jewish people on this day: the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, the mass expulsions from England & Spain, and the opening of
To
@POTUS
and the
@WhiteHouse
, thank you for your prioritization of the fight against rising antisemitism! Your groundbraking new national strategy presented last week will help foster the broad united front needed to combat this societal scourge effectively in the U.S.
Joe Lieberman was a great Jew and promoter of Jewish values, an outstanding politician and defender of human rights all over the world, and a great husband and father. He was also my very, very dear and precious friend.
Joe and his wife Hadassah built and maintained an
Last Thursday, I had the privilege to speak at a Capitol Hill hearing and urge the Biden administration to rely exclusively on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism as it implements its new National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
As far as Hamas is concerned, the mere fact of being Jewish in the world’s only Jewish state is enough to make one a legitimate target.
To understand the scope of this tragedy for Israel, a country of 9.2 million people, imagine that more than 25,000 Americans were killed, more
We are all going through difficult days. Our life is filled with pain from the death of our loved ones, fear for those at the front, those abducted in Gaza, and the missing. Terrible images of violence, abuse, and ruthless bloodshed dominate all this. Images that we try to hide
Your embrace of
@theIHRA
Working Definition is critically important, and it must be given an exclusive role in the plan's implementation, as it is the only definition that covers my "three Ds" of modern-day antisemitism—delegitimization, demonization, and double standards.
Over the last six months, the brave soldiers of the IDF have dispelled all doubt about any weakness and indifference this generation of young Israelis might have had. They have fought for their values, shown dedication, and displayed a powerful love for the state of Israel and
Since surviving the Oct 7 terrorist attack at the nova festival I have made it my life’s mission to speak out against Hamas and be a voice for all those who no longer have a voice since that horrific day, all those who were murdered and taken hostage. This photo is just one of
It was an honor to host the
@CombatASemitism
's roundtable forum where we discussed some of the most pressing questions facing the Jewish people and our allies today, as we pursue the common mission of defeating the world's oldest hatred.
It was an honor to participate in the "New York Symposium Against Antisemitism" today in Manhattan hosted by the
@CombatAsemitism
Movement.
We must continue to work together to develop new and innovative strategies to fight the world’s oldest hatred.
While speaking at the American University this week on the current challenges faced in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East that undermine our democratic values, I was glad to see so many young American students understanding the connection between attacks on Israel and attacks on
The calls in Sweden to burn sacred texts are sickening reminders of the prevalence of religious hatred in today's world.
Join me and
@CombatASemitism
this Thursday for the Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Rally, where members of both faiths will come together to share messages of unity,
I was thankful for the opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation with
@bariweiss
. Israeli society has proven it's internal strength, and the ability to fight both historic and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism.
Israel is strong and ready to defeat those
History has shown us the devastating consequences of minimizing the threat posed by a majority population in a given state wielding virulent antisemitic ideology. This study, more than anything else, highlights the need to promote Holocaust education.
At a
@HillelIntl
event I recently joined, a popular journalist was asked how Columbia University, where she studied twenty years ago, has changed. Her answer: if she had put on a T-shirt reading, “I am a Zionist,” no one would care. Today, such a student would face an angry mob.
Today, I'll speak at the "Human Rights in Crisis" briefing by
@CombatASemitism
, addressing Hamas' crimes against humanity, including the barbaric massacre of 1,300 Israeli civilians on Oct. 7.
Hamas also uses Gazans as human shields, preventing them from evacuating.
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A Spanish member of the European Parliament should not be accepting an award from a Hezbollah-affiliated organization. It only legitimizes terrorist groups who seek to destroy the Jewish state.
I was honored to speak at the 2023 European Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, hosted by
@CombatASemitism
, and address municipal leaders from across the region.
With antisemitism raging across Europe, we need strong community leaders now more than ever to take a stand against
2023 concluded with a heartbreaking surge in antisemitic incidents. The deep connection between attacks on Israel and attacks on Jews has never been so obvious.
Again, Jews and Israel are serving the roll of canary in coalmine, foreshadow the coming threats to the world of
America is a special place for the Jewish people, and the security, prosperity & diversity of the US Jewish community are unparalleled in the history of the Diaspora.
Every May, Jewish American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the vital role Jews have played in US society.
As Passover continues, so do the attacks on innocent Israeli civilians.
How many more must suffer before the international community condemns these acts of terrorism?
The “Nakba” narrative promoted by the Palestinians is a blatant distortion of history that undermines the prospects for peace by delegitimizing and demonizing the world’s only Jewish state.
What is human rights? It all started from ‘b'tzelem Elokim:’ Man was created in the image of God.
The Torah laid the foundation for so many human rights that the West now champions.
Watch my interview with
@RabbiGoldberg
here:
Putin’s case against Vladimir Kara-Murza is a case against democracy, human rights and civil society in Russia. All of us who want to see Russia shed its current dictatorial path and the shadow it casts over Europe, must stand with Kara-Murza today.
Jewish Americans have contributed greatly to U.S. society, and we hope to see more states follow the lead of Kansas in officially recognizing May as "Jewish American Heritage Month."
Kansas State Legislature and Governor
@GovLauraKelly
have declared May as "Jewish American Heritage Month" for the first time.
Her proclamation, presented to the Combat Antisemitism Movement at a ceremony in Topeka, honors the contributions made by
As the Jewish people prepare for Passover, the holiday of freedom and redemption, we reflect on our ancestral story of liberation from slavery and remember that patience is a virtue and good things can take time. May all Jews across the world have a joyous and meaningful holiday!
On
#WorldMimeDay
we remember Marcel Marceau, French Jewish actor and mime artist who helped numerous children escape Nazi-occupied France.
To trick authorities, Marceau disguised himself as a Boy Scout leader and took dozens of Jewish children dressed in scout uniforms through
I’m Natan Sharansky, Israeli politician and human rights activist. This is my new official account. I look forward to being back on Twitter and sharing my thoughts and experiences with you all.
#NatanSharansky
הגיע הזמן לדבר אחד עם השני ולא אחד נגד השני.
הגיע הזמן לחפש הסכמות שסוללות דרך משותפת.
אני מזמין אותכם לחתום על העצומה שלנו וביחד נגיד כן למתווה הנשיא ונמנע קרע בעם!
#כןלנשיאהיום
A new report by our Antisemitism Research Center found that incidents targeting U.S. synagogues in January and February of 2023 were up 71.4% over the same period last year.
“It is clear from this report and the scenes we are regularly witnessing on