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ANTI-SEMITISM [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Social Problems
- Criminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism
1, record 1, English, National%20Forum%20on%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
correct, Canada, intergovernmental
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the conclusion of the Forum, representatives of federal, provincial and municipal governments and law enforcement agencies from across Canada endorsed a Statement of Intent. They reaffirmed their commitment to address hate crimes that target the Jewish community through strengthened law enforcement and prosecution efforts. Together, they pledged to uphold the rights and safety of everyone in Canada, strengthen trust in our justice systems, and build a nation where hate and discrimination have no place. 1, record 1, English, - National%20Forum%20on%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
Record 1, Key term(s)
- National Forum on Combatting Anti-semitism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Problèmes sociaux
- Criminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Forum national de lutte contre l'antisémitisme
1, record 1, French, Forum%20national%20de%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, masculine noun, Canada, intergovernmental
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'issue du Forum, des représentants des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et municipaux et des forces de l'ordre du Canada ont approuvé une déclaration d'intention. Ils ont réaffirmé leur engagement à lutter contre les crimes haineux visant la communauté juive en renforçant les efforts en matière d'application de la loi et de poursuites judiciaires. Ensemble, ils ont promis de défendre les droits et la sécurité de toutes les personnes au Canada, de renforcer la confiance dans nos systèmes judiciaires et de construire une nation où la haine et la discrimination n'ont pas leur place. 1, record 1, French, - Forum%20national%20de%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Judaism
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antisemitism
1, record 2, English, antisemitism
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
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, and toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. [Adapted from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition.] 2, record 2, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada adopted IHRA's non-legally binding, working definition on antisemitism through Building a Foundation for Change: Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy 2019-2022. 2, record 2, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The entirety of the IHRA working definition comprises four parts: the preamble, the core definition, the illustrative examples and the postscript. 2, record 2, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Some people avoid using the noun "Jew" to refer to a Jewish person because they believe it may be considered offensive. However, it is acceptable to use "Jew" as long as it's not being used in an antisemitic way. 2, record 2, English, - antisemitism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The unhyphenated spelling is favored by many scholars and institutions in order to dispel the idea that there is an entity "semitism" which "anti-semitism" opposes. Antisemitism should be read as a unified term so that the meaning of the generic term for modern Jew-hatred is clear. 3, record 2, English, - antisemitism
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anti-semitism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Judaïsme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- antisémitisme
1, record 2, French, antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une certaine perception des Juifs qui peut se manifester par une haine à leur égard. Les manifestations rhétoriques et physiques de l’antisémitisme visent des individus juifs ou non et/ou leurs biens, des institutions communautaires et des lieux de culte. [Adaptée de la définition opérationnelle de l'International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).] 1, record 2, French, - antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement du Canada a adopté la définition opérationnelle et non juridiquement contraignante de l'IHRA de l'antisémitisme dans le cadre de la stratégie Construire une fondation pour le changement : la Stratégie canadienne de lutte contre le racisme 2019-2022. 1, record 2, French, - antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La définition opérationnelle intégrale de l’IHRA est composée de quatre parties : le préambule, la définition de base, les exemples et le complément. 1, record 2, French, - antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anti-sémitisme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Judaísmo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- antisemitismo
1, record 2, Spanish, antisemitismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actitud o tendencia que muestra hostilidad o prejuicios hacia los judíos, su cultura o su influencia. 1, record 2, Spanish, - antisemitismo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education (General)
- Judaism
- Social Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- StandWithUs Canada
1, record 3, English, StandWithUs%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Antisemitism Must End Now 2, record 3, English, Antisemitism%20Must%20End%20Now
correct
- A.M.E.N. 3, record 3, English, A%2EM%2EE%2EN%2E
correct
- AMEN 4, record 3, English, AMEN
- A.M.E.N. 3, record 3, English, A%2EM%2EE%2EN%2E
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
StandWithUs Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to informing the public about Israel. 3, record 3, English, - StandWithUs%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Anti-Semitism Must End Now
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Judaïsme
- Psychologie sociale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- StandWithUs Canada
1, record 3, French, StandWithUs%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Antisemitism Must End Now 2, record 3, French, Antisemitism%20Must%20End%20Now
correct
- A.M.E.N. 3, record 3, French, A%2EM%2EE%2EN%2E
correct
- AMEN 4, record 3, French, AMEN
- A.M.E.N. 3, record 3, French, A%2EM%2EE%2EN%2E
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Anti-Semitism Must End Now
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Fighting Antisemitism Together
1, record 4, English, Fighting%20Antisemitism%20Together
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FAST 2, record 4, English, FAST
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... FAST is dedicated to speaking out against all intolerance, with antisemitism as a specific manifestation of it. 3, record 4, English, - Fighting%20Antisemitism%20Together
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fighting Antisemitism Together: The name is followed by the symbol "®", in superscript. 4, record 4, English, - Fighting%20Antisemitism%20Together
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Fighting Anti-semitism Together
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Psychologie sociale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Finissons-en avec l'antisémitisme sans tarder
1, record 4, French, Finissons%2Den%20avec%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20sans%20tarder
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FAST 2, record 4, French, FAST
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] FAST est engagé dans le combat contre toutes les discriminations, dont l'antisémitisme qui reste une manifestation spécifique. 1, record 4, French, - Finissons%2Den%20avec%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20sans%20tarder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Finissons-en avec l'antisémitisme sans tarder : Ce nom est suivi du symbole «MD» placé en exposant. 3, record 4, French, - Finissons%2Den%20avec%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20sans%20tarder
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Fighting Anti-semitism Together
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- anti-Semitism scale
1, record 5, English, anti%2DSemitism%20scale
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opinion scale for measuring degrees of anti-semitism. 2, record 5, English, - anti%2DSemitism%20scale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- antisemitism scale
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- échelle d'antisémitisme
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9chelle%20d%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est pourquoi un chapitre est consacré à l'antisémitisme et à la construction d'une échelle d'antisémitisme [...] comportant plusieurs subdivisions. L'analyse des résultats fait apparaître des tendances déterminées sous-tendant l'antisémitisme, en particulier : la stéréotypie, l'adhésion rigide aux valeurs de classe moyenne, le souci de la domination, la peur d'être lésé, ainsi que le désir de dresser des barrières sociales pour maintenir la moralité et les dominances de son propre groupe. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20d%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Anti-Semitism in Estonia : the Current Situation
1, record 6, English, Anti%2DSemitism%20in%20Estonia%20%3A%20the%20Current%20Situation
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), November 1994. 1, record 6, English, - Anti%2DSemitism%20in%20Estonia%20%3A%20the%20Current%20Situation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Antisémitisme en Estonie : Situation actuelle
1, record 6, French, Antis%C3%A9mitisme%20en%20Estonie%20%3A%20Situation%20actuelle
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 1, record 6, French, - Antis%C3%A9mitisme%20en%20Estonie%20%3A%20Situation%20actuelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Anti-Semitism in Latvia : the Current Situation
1, record 7, English, Anti%2DSemitism%20in%20Latvia%20%3A%20the%20Current%20Situation
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), November 1994. 1, record 7, English, - Anti%2DSemitism%20in%20Latvia%20%3A%20the%20Current%20Situation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- L'antisémitisme en Lettonie : La situation actuelle
1, record 7, French, L%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20en%20Lettonie%20%3A%20La%20situation%20actuelle
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 1, record 7, French, - L%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20en%20Lettonie%20%3A%20La%20situation%20actuelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Committee of Experts against Racism, Anti-Semitism, Xenophobia and Intolerance 1, record 8, English, Committee%20of%20Experts%20against%20Racism%2C%20Anti%2DSemitism%2C%20Xenophobia%20and%20Intolerance
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established by the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the member States of the Council of Europe. 1, record 8, English, - Committee%20of%20Experts%20against%20Racism%2C%20Anti%2DSemitism%2C%20Xenophobia%20and%20Intolerance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité d'experts contre le racisme, l'antisémitisme, la xénophobie et l'intolérance
1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27experts%20contre%20le%20racisme%2C%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%2C%20la%20x%C3%A9nophobie%20et%20l%27intol%C3%A9rance
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité de expertos contra el racismo, el antisemitismo, la xenofobia y la intolerancia
1, record 8, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20expertos%20contra%20el%20racismo%2C%20el%20antisemitismo%2C%20la%20xenofobia%20y%20la%20intolerancia
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Social Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Plan of Action on Combatting Racism, Xenophobia, Anti-Semitism and Intolerance 1, record 9, English, Plan%20of%20Action%20on%20Combatting%20Racism%2C%20Xenophobia%2C%20Anti%2DSemitism%20and%20Intolerance
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Council of Europe 1, record 9, English, - Plan%20of%20Action%20on%20Combatting%20Racism%2C%20Xenophobia%2C%20Anti%2DSemitism%20and%20Intolerance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Psychologie sociale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action sur la lutte contre la racisme, la xénophobie, l'antisémitisme et l'intolérance
1, record 9, French, Plan%20d%27action%20sur%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20racisme%2C%20la%20x%C3%A9nophobie%2C%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20et%20l%27intol%C3%A9rance
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Psicología social
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Plan de acción para combatir el racismo, la xenofobia, el antisemitismo y la intolerancia
1, record 9, Spanish, Plan%20de%20acci%C3%B3n%20para%20combatir%20el%20racismo%2C%20la%20xenofobia%2C%20el%20antisemitismo%20y%20la%20intolerancia
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Social Problems
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Movement Against Racism and Anti-Semitism and for Peace 1, record 10, English, Movement%20Against%20Racism%20and%20Anti%2DSemitism%20and%20for%20Peace
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Problèmes sociaux
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Mouvement contre le racisme et l'antisémitisme et pour la paix
1, record 10, French, Mouvement%20contre%20le%20racisme%20et%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%20et%20pour%20la%20paix
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- MRAP 1, record 10, French, MRAP
masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Problemas sociales
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Movimiento contra el Racismo y el Antisemitismo y por la Paz
1, record 10, Spanish, Movimiento%20contra%20el%20Racismo%20y%20el%20Antisemitismo%20y%20por%20la%20Paz
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MRAP 1, record 10, Spanish, MRAP
masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Rights and Freedoms
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- European Youth Campaign against Racism, Anti-Semitism, Xenophobia and Intolerance 1, record 11, English, European%20Youth%20Campaign%20against%20Racism%2C%20Anti%2DSemitism%2C%20Xenophobia%20and%20Intolerance
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Launched 10 December 1994. Operates at local, national and international levels, through national committees set up in each member State of the Council of Europe. Activities include: seminars, preparation of education material, media and youth events, and competitions and prizes. 1, record 11, English, - European%20Youth%20Campaign%20against%20Racism%2C%20Anti%2DSemitism%2C%20Xenophobia%20and%20Intolerance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Droits et libertés
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Campagne européenne de la jeunesse contre le racisme, l'antisémitisme, la xénophobie et l'intolérance
1, record 11, French, Campagne%20europ%C3%A9enne%20de%20la%20jeunesse%20contre%20le%20racisme%2C%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme%2C%20la%20x%C3%A9nophobie%20et%20l%27intol%C3%A9rance
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas y cursos
- Derechos y Libertades
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Campaña europea de la juventud contra el racismo, el antisemitismo, la xenofobia y la intolerancia
1, record 11, Spanish, Campa%C3%B1a%20europea%20de%20la%20juventud%20contra%20el%20racismo%2C%20el%20antisemitismo%2C%20la%20xenofobia%20y%20la%20intolerancia
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-04-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- International League Against Racism and Antisemitism
1, record 12, English, International%20League%20Against%20Racism%20and%20Antisemitism
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- World Assembly Against Racism 1, record 12, English, World%20Assembly%20Against%20Racism
former designation, correct
- International League Against Antisemitism 1, record 12, English, International%20League%20Against%20Antisemitism
former designation, correct
- International Federation of Leagues Against Anti-Semitism 1, record 12, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Leagues%20Against%20Anti%2DSemitism
former designation, correct
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Ligue internationale contre le racisme et l'antisémitisme
1, record 12, French, Ligue%20internationale%20contre%20le%20racisme%20et%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- LICA 2, record 12, French, LICA
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Rassemblement mondial contre le racisme 1, record 12, French, Rassemblement%20mondial%20contre%20le%20racisme
former designation, correct
- Ligue internationale contre l'antisémitisme 1, record 12, French, Ligue%20internationale%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
former designation, correct
- Internationale contre les pogromes 1, record 12, French, Internationale%20contre%20les%20pogromes
former designation, correct
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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