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 Commissioners for 45th General Council gathered Saturday for learning and discussion session With the theme “What is the vision/dream for United Church ministry leadership?” in mind, General Council Commissioners took part in a day of learning and discussion sessions on Saturday, June 28. Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45? The constitution of the 45th General Council occurred Sunday, and by the end of the session – the theme of which was “Who are we, together, as the visionaries and dreamers of GC45?” – about 450 people participated online. Constitution of 45th General Council this Sunday Last call for nominees for Moderator to join the current five candidates.
