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Argentina Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Argentina made an official decision last night to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, which will serve as a guide to determining what behaviours can be considered antisemitic and "contribute to the fight of the Argentine Republic against antisemitism in all its forms."

Simon Wiesenthal Center applauded the decision, with Dr. Ariel Gelblung, the Center's Latin American Director, stating, “Being a full member of IHRA and adopting its definition of Antisemitism is an important step that complements the series of anti-discrimination laws adopted across the region since the 1990s. Today, Argentine jurisprudence is a leader in human rights legislation." Argentina is the only full member of the IHRA in Latin America to adopt the definition.

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FSWC Disturbed by Amherstburg Resident's Decision to Mow Swastika Into Lawn

"At a time when so many people are pained by injustice and hatred and are confronting these issues following the senseless murder of a Black man in Minneapolis, it's appalling that a person would use this time, of all times, to sow further seeds of hate," said Jaime Kirzner-Roberts, FSWC Director of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, in response to an Amherstburg, Ontario resident's decision to mow a swastika, a symbol of hatred, into the lawn outside his home over the weekend.

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What Appeared to Be Nazi Salute During Anti-Racism Protest in Kelowna Now Being Investigated by RCMP

Kelowna RCMP are investigating after an individual appeared to give the Nazi salute during a an anti-racism protest on Friday. A photo shows a man in the passenger seat of a vehicle extending his hand as hundreds of demonstrators took a knee during nearly nine minutes of silence in memory of George Floyd.

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FSWC Commends Canada for Decisive Response to BDS Activist’s Claim for Asylum

FSWC is appalled by Israeli BDS activist Gilad Paz’s attempt to abuse and make a mockery of Canada’s refugee system and commends Canada for its decisive rejection of the man’s claim for asylum. Paz filed for refugee status in Montreal in 2016, claiming he was fearful of “persecution” in Israel due to his anti-Israel beliefs. Israel, like Canada, is a democracy bound by rule of law, with rights of free expression guaranteed to all its citizens.

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Prisoners in Nazi Concentration Camps Made Music; Now It's Being Discovered and Performed

A newly released 60 Minutes report delves into the extraordinary work of Italian composer and pianist Franceso Lotoro who has spent 30 years recovering, performing and finishing pieces of work composed by Nazi concentration camp prisoners during the Holocaust. "The miracle is that all of this could have been destroyed, could have been lost. And instead the miracle is that this music reaches us," said Lotoro.

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Report Antisemitism and News of Concern to FSWC

If you would like to report antisemitism or news of concern to Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, please email jaime@fswc.ca.