GC45 GC45 SW06 The IHRA Antisemitism Definition - A Threat to Charter Rights for Summer 2025 Video Url Origin: Palestine Network – Shining Waters RegionMany United Church people are concerned about what is happening under Israel’s military occupation of Palestine. Yet they take no action over fear that they will be or be accused of being antisemitic.The widespread promotion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism likely contributes to this fear. It lists 11 of what it identifies as illustrative examples of antisemitism, 7 of which refer to criticism of the State of Israel. Many scholars have criticized this focus on Israel, and a more recent definition has been developed without this focus. This Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA) is endorsed by a growing list of scholars in the fields of Holocaust history, Jewish studies, and Middle East studies.Read the Full Proposal Below Resources GC45 SW06 The IHRA Antisemitism Definition - A Threat to Charter Rights for Summer 2025.pdf Save to PDF True Document Date August 8, 2025 Document Type Proposal Originating Body Shining Waters Regional Council Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support.
