The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ira-forman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:10:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ira Forman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ira-forman/ 32 32 Americans more likely than Europeans to stand up to anti-Semitism, experts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/americans-more-likely-than-europeans-to-stand-up-to-anti-semitism-experts-say/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1777526 Panel considering rise of the extreme right says US protection of Jews 'far from perfect,' but ahead of continental neighbor across the Atlantic

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]]> State Department says anti-Semitism monitor post to be filled ‘soon’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-department-says-anti-semitism-monitor-post-to-be-filled-soon/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:13:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1765012 Official indicates Tillerson has shifted stance since saying that position, unfilled for a year, was not necessary

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]]> In visiting Hungary, critics say, Netanyahu puts realpolitik ahead of ties with local Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-visiting-hungary-critics-say-netanyahu-puts-realpolitik-ahead-of-ties-with-local-jews/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 03:56:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1657869 Traveling to Budapest next week, Israel's prime minister will be seen as embracing a government accused of promoting anti-Semitism

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]]> ADL, religious leaders call on Tillerson to appoint anti-Semitism envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/adl-religious-leaders-call-on-tillerson-to-appoint-anti-semitism-envoy/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:23:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1649078 Letter sent to US secretary of state urges him to fill position that has been vacant since he took office

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]]> Former anti-Semitism envoys warn of ‘terrible loss’ of post under Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-anti-semitism-envoys-warn-of-terrible-loss-of-post-under-trump/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:53:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1647375 Amid reports the administration won't fill role despite congressional mandate, two who held the position lament 'tragic' consequences of move

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]]> Jolted by populist surge, European Jews raise new fears of an old threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/jolted-by-populist-surge-european-jews-raise-new-fears-of-an-old-threat/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:30:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1546503 Community leaders from across Continent sound alarm on 'old anti-Semitism' as Trump tremors shake both sides of Atlantic

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]]> EU, US officials slam German ruling that synagogue arson not anti-Semitic https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-us-officials-slam-german-ruling-synagogue-arson-not-anti-semitic/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:12:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1546213&preview_id=1546213 Court said 2014 attack by 3 men of Palestinian descent was an expression of anti-Israel, not anti-Jewish, protest

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]]> State Department to discuss combating anti-Semitism in Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-department-to-discuss-combating-anti-semitism-in-europe/ Sat, 24 Sep 2016 12:55:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1468594 Meetings will be part of conference on religion, feature external experts including from WJC and US Holocaust museum

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]]> Hungary scraps planned statue of WWII-era anti-Semitic lawmaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungary-scraps-planned-statue-of-wwii-era-anti-semitic-lawmaker/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:58:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1305072 Following protests, group behind memorial to Balint Homan 'reversed its decision'; unveiling had already been delayed

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]]> US official: Anti-Semitism cannot be eradicated, must be diminished https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-anti-semitism-cannot-be-eradicated-must-be-diminished/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:37:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1270804 State Department office says combating phenonemon is a 'major issue' and that primary focus is on Europe, but PA has also come under scrutiny

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]]> US envoy: Europe hate speech laws won’t stop anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-europe-hate-speech-laws-wont-stop-anti-semitism/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:36:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1153044 Ira Forman says it's 'essential' to condemn racism and discrimination, because it's 'often very difficult to prosecute'

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]]> Growing security costs take toll on European Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-jews-bankrupted-by-security-costs/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:09:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1151747 US special envoy on anti-Semitism says armed guards are just a 'band-aid' for protecting communities

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]]> US Senate resolution to condemn European anti-Semitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-resolution-to-condemn-european-anti-semitism/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:54:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1143682 Bipartisan initiative calls on EU governments to appoint special envoys to address growing phenomenon in wake of series of attacks

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]]> Help us fight anti-Semitism, European Jews urge American counterparts https://www.timesofisrael.com/help-us-fight-anti-semitism-european-jews-urge-american-counterparts/ Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:41:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1091393 A Trilateral Dialogue of American, European and Israeli Jewish leaders in DC spotlights inadequate means to combat oldest hatred as it gains ground in Europe

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]]> US envoy warns circumcision bans will create Jew-free Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-warns-circumcision-bans-will-create-jew-free-europe/ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 22:36:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1025148 As northern European calls gain legitimacy, Jews fear they'll be faced with illegal or out-of-state options for this most basic religious ritual

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