800 Jewish professors urge Biden and Senate to reject new anti-Semitism bill
Over 800 Jewish professors have called on President Joe Biden and the Senate to reject a new bill aimed at combating antisemitism.
The educators argue that the Anti Semitism Awareness Act could worsen threats against Jewish Americans by wrongly associating criticism of Israel with antisemitism.
The bill recently passed by the House despite opposition from progressive Democrats and some Republicans.
It seeks to enforce the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism.
That includes clauses that could penalize legitimate critique of Israeli policies.
The professors’ letter highlights concerns that this definition has been globally criticized for potentially suppressing free speech and misrepresenting Jewish identity.
They suggest alternative definitions of antisemitism, like those in the Nexus Document or Jerusalem Declaration.
They believe that this definition offers more effective tools for addressing antisemitism without compromising Jewish safety or civil rights.
Observers say the letter underscores a broader debate on how antisemitism should be defined and addressed in legislation without infringing on the right to protest or criticize state policies.
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