8 | JUNE 8 • 2023 

PURELY COMMENTARY

statement
Southfield City 
Council Takes Bold 
Step to Confront and 
Combat Antisemitism
L

ast month, in a 
remarkable display of 
unity, the Southfield 
City Council unanimously 
passed a resolution 
titled “Confronting and 
Combating 
Antisemitism,” 
signaling their 
commitment 
to combatting 
antisemitism 
within their 
community.
By adopt-
ing the International 
Holocaust Remembrance 
Alliance (IHRA) working 
definition of antisemitism, 
the Council has taken a 
significant step toward 
combating antisemitism. 
They are a beacon of hope 
for other municipalities to 
pass similar resolutions. 
Southfield’s adoption 
of the IHRA working 
definition demonstrates 
its unwavering dedication 
to fostering tolerance, 
understanding, and 
protecting all community 
members’ rights and 

dignity. Including this 
definition provides 
a powerful tool for 
identifying and addressing 
antisemitism, ensuring 
a safe and inclusive 
environment for all 
residents.
The unanimous passage 
of this resolution has 
garnered widespread 
acclaim, with individuals 
and organizations 
recognizing its significance 
in the fight against 
antisemitism. 
By providing a standard-
ized framework, Southfield 
City Council enables a 
more coordinated and 
effective response to 
combat this pervasive form 
of discrimination.
JCRC/AJC thanks the 
City of Southfield and 
hopes this resolution 
will motivate others to 
address this issue within 
their regions, fostering an 
environment of inclusivity 
and acceptance. 

Michael Kuper is an advocacy 

associate for JCRC/AJC.

Michael 
Kuper

We invite you to be our guest

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

5:00-6:30pm • Handleman Hall

The J of Metro Detroit • 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield 

Election & Installation of Board Members
Recognition & Awards Presentation

Light refreshments will be served

A N N U A L 
M E E T I N G

& Community Recognition Event

Jewish Family Service

Join us as we honor

Diana Mukh & Elaine Polevoy

Norman R. Keane
Lifetime Achievement Award

Announced at the Event

Patti Nemer 
Employee of the Year

Mark Jacobs

Barbara and Irving Nusbaum 
Volunteer of the Year

Special Guest 

Senator 
Debbie Stabenow

RSVP required by June 16.

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