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Kentucky Jewish Council warns of rise in antisemitic incidents in Lexington and state; asks for attention
Summary
Rabbi Litvin of the Kentucky Jewish Council told Lexington council members that antisemitic incidents increased sharply in 2024, citing campus threats, rallies and threats against Jewish centers and individuals; the group urged vigilance and use of the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Rabbi Litvin, representing the Kentucky Jewish Council, told the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council on Jan. 16 that antisemitic incidents and threats in 2024 rose significantly across the Commonwealth, including multiple incidents in Lexington.
Litvin said the council published an annual report that documents episodes ranging from torn flyers and threats on the University of Kentucky campus to rallies that included calls for violence and threats against Jewish centers and…
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