A new document attempts to put right what the IHRA got wrong. Rivkah Brown interviews one of its authors.
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The flawed definition threatens not only the fight against antisemitism, but Palestinian self-determination, academic freedom and our right to criticise the Israeli government.
What constitutes ‘legitimate’ and ‘illegitimate’ criticism of Israel is determined by individuals who believe BDS and discussion of Israeli apartheid to be beyond the pale.
A network of government-funded NGOs are pushing the definition in an effort to redefine antisemitism and quash Palestinian dissent.
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Why I stand with Jeremy Corbyn
The former Labour leader understands far better than his successor, who suspended him this week, that racism is born of a broken world, one we must utterly transform.
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Where next for the Jewish left?
Vashti launched a year ago at a more innocent time. On the eve of her 1st birthday, she asks: where next for the Jewish left?
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Happy Yom Kippur!
Revisiting the Yom Kippur Ball.
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How not to tackle antisemitism on the left
Zero tolerance plus zero discretion equals zero results.
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Vashti speaks to Michael Rosen
A few months ago, Aron Keller spoke to the author and broadcaster Michael Rosen about his new book, ‘The Missing’, and much else besides.
The Board gained prominence through its forthright stance on Labour antisemitism. Its mealy-mouthed response to annexation will condemn it to irrelevance.