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The IHRA, Nexus, and Jerusalem definitions — and why the fight matters.
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How antisemitism is defined shapes what conduct is prosecutable, what speech is protected, and how universities and employers must respond. This section covers the ongoing fight between the IHRA, Nexus, and Jerusalem definitions in courts, campuses, and legislatures.
Amy Spitalnick , a prominent figure in progressive Jewish advocacy is a frequent speaker at Jewish Organizations across the United States. Known for her affiliations with left-wing politicians and organizations, Spitalnick’s role as the…
Staff Writer · January 3, 2025
Jewish organizations are increasingly divided on the issue of whether governments should adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Jewish Legal News is closely monitoring this divide,…
Staff Writer · October 12, 2024
Amy Spitalnick is the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. A profile of her career from Integrity First for America and J Street to JCPA, her media presence, and the AOC-AIPAC controversy.
Staff Writer · July 11, 2026
A plain-English guide to the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA): what it does, its history, its structure, and why it's back in the news under CEO Amy Spitalnick.
Staff Writer · July 15, 2026
Being Jewish, I look forward to Passover every year. It's a time to celebrate our most cherished values and connect with family and community. However, this year, it's hard to connect because I've been feeling disheartened by the lack of…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · April 10, 2023
Many actors portrayed Fiddler on the Roof's Tevye, but Topol's Tevye was Tevye. Every actor since tried to match him -- The way Topol performed the made-up words in the songs was charming. The way he spoke to himself and to God put you in…
Moishe · April 8, 2023