“Antisemitism isn’t just a Jewish problem. It’s everyone’s problem. It’s an abomination that must be confronted at every turn…”  The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of Antisemitism adapted in 2016:
 

 ​"Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."​
 

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), is an organization of 35 nations at this time, with 9 observer nations (Observer countries contribute to the IHRA’s work on a more limited basis).  In the United States, 18 new states adopted through legislation or executive actions throughout 2022, bringing the total to 30 out of 50 states.  Missouri adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of Antisemitism in September of 2023.  “We want to take this opportunity to unequivocally reject antisemitsm towards Jewish people and bigotry of any kind.  Today and every day, we say hate and discrimination have no home in Missouri,” spoken by Governor Mike Parson.

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In November of 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Israel published the following Press Statement:      “The United States unequivocally condemns antisemitism and views the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism as integral to the fight to eliminate this scourge. It is widely accepted and used throughout the world by governments, international organizations, religious and sports entities, and other civil society organizations, which sends a powerful message of solidarity against antisemitism. Bipartisan U.S. administrations have embraced and used the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, inclusive of its examples, as a policy tool.  A recent report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism misrepresented the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, urging suspension of the broadly endorsed definition. In an era of rapidly rising global antisemitism, now is not the time to discard one of the most fundamental and critical tools in the arsenal to combat it. We call on other countries and organizations to embrace the IHRA Working Definition, as we work together to counter this global threat.”