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SWC New Report: A Watershed In the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

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In the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s newest report, A Watershed in Fighting Antisemitism: The IHRAWorking Definition of Antisemitism, SWC Director of Government Affairs Mark Weitzman, who introduced and steered the Working Definition of antisemitism to adoption, describeswhat this essential tool is, how it came into prominence and what it's impact has been.

Outside of the 34 member nations of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), it has alsobeen adopted or endorsed by over 25 countries and international organizations such as the United Nations. In the US it is used by the State Department, Department of Education and served asthe basis of President Trump's Executive Order on Antisemitism.

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Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism

Organization brings its most advanced Mobile Museum of Tolerance to Illinois, launches inaugural Chicago NextGen Leaders cohort, and announces...

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Anne Frank Center of Argentina Honors Simon Wiesenthal Center Director for Latin America with Anne Frank Award

Ariel Gelblung recognized for his ongoing fight against antisemitism, xenophobia, andterrorism

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Dr. Ariel Gelblung Addresses Historic Brazilian Parliamentary Alliance

BUENOS AIRES / BRASILIA / LOS ANGELES (April 21, 2026) — Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) Director for Latin America, Dr. Ariel Gelblung, addressed the...

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