Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ)and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) will co-chair a congressional hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC) to conduct a global review of antisemitism, including prevalence, forms of antisemitism in various parts of the world, and governmental responses to antisemitism, as well as an assessment of the effectiveness of government policies to combat antisemitism, and how to address foreign governments that foster antisemitism.

Advocacy and research organizations have released recent reports documenting significant increases in antisemitism in many countries of the world, including the U.S. The American Jewish Committee, the Anti-Defamation League, the Combat Antisemitism Movement, Tel Aviv University and others have issued reports.

WHO: Congressmen Smith, McGovern other members of the TLHRC, and witnesses:

WITNESSES:

• Ted Deutch, Chief Executive Officer, American Jewish Committee
• Marina Rosenberg, Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Anti-Defamation League
• Eric Fusfield, Director of Legislative Affairs, B’nai B’rith International
• Stacy Burdett, Consultant, Antisemitism Response and Prevention

WHAT: Congressional hearing on the rising of antisemitism in U.S. and around the world.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

WHERE: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2322

The latest information about this hearing may be viewed at:

Worldwide Persecution of Jews | Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

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