ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA   ZOA’s Director Whisler Thanked by Mayor for Being Impetus for Broward County, Florida Adopting IHRA Antisemitism Definition (SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 / ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS) Broward County, Florida has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. The Broward County Commission adopted the definition at a meeting on Tuesday, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The move was applauded by the Florida chapter of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA). In March, the ZOA called on the Commission to pass a measure that would mandate the use of the IHRA definition when investigating whether crimes were hate-motivated. On Tuesday, the Commission passed the motion unanimously. The state of Florida and many Florida cities, towns and institutions have also adopted the definition. “This was the right thing to do, as there’s been a global increase in antisemitism and Broward County is home to the largest Jewish population in the state,” Broward Mayor Michael Udine said in a statement. “Defining antisemitism with contemporary examples is an important step in making our communities more aware of the problem and making them safer. I thank the Zionist Organization of America for proposing this initiative.” Commissioner Steve Geller called the adoption of the definition part of making fighting antisemitism in Broward a “top priority.”   Read More Share This Email   In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2022, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]