Today, during Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Biden-Harris Administration announced several new actions to counter the abhorrent rise of Antisemitism in the United States. President Biden will speak at the Days of Remembrance commemoration hosted by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, reaffirming our Nation’s sacred commitment to the Jewish people following the Holocaust: Never Again. This…
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A Proclamation on Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, 2024
During Yom HaShoah and these days of remembrance, we mourn the six million Jews who were systematically targeted and murdered in the Holocaust, one of the darkest chapters in human history. We also mourn the Roma, Sinti, Slavs, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, racial minorities, and political dissidents who were killed or endured…
Neera Tanden Remarks to OPE Briefing for the Jewish Community
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, Shelley. Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us today. As the President’s Domestic Policy Advisor, I am so proud to lead our work to counter Antisemitism, alongside Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall and in cooperation with Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. As you all know, this works includes…
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Landmark Step to Counter Antisemitism
Today, as part of President Biden’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, eight federal agencies clarified—for the first time in writing—that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits certain forms of antisemitic, Islamophobic, and related forms of discrimination in federally funded programs and activities. These wide-ranging protections provide important tools to curb discrimination…
Neera Tanden Remarks to U.S. Department of Education’s Antisemitism Awareness Campaign Site Visit to Towson University
As Prepared for Delivery: Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for inviting me here today and hosting us under such challenging circumstances. I am so grateful to be here with my colleague and friend, Secretary Cardona. My name is Neera Tanden, and I am President Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor. In this role, I am so proud to lead…
Statement from President Joe Biden on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tomorrow, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we join nations around the world and pause to mourn one of the darkest chapters in human history, when six million Jews were systematically targeted and murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators in the Holocaust during the 1930s and 1940s. We also grieve the Roma, Sinti, Slavs, people…
Statement by Vice President Harris on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis in one of the worst atrocities in human history. The pain, suffering, and evil associated with the Holocaust—driven by Antisemitic ideology—must always be remembered and taught to ensure “never again.” Sadly, eight decades later, Antisemitism—and…
A Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2024
For centuries, the perseverance, hope, and unshakeable faith of the Jewish people have inspired people around the world. During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the immeasurable impact of Jewish values, contributions, and culture on our Nation’s character and recommit to realizing the promise of America for all Jewish Americans.…
Statement from President Joe Biden Marking 5 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh
Today marks five years since the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh – the deadliest act of Antisemitism in our nation’s history. A gunman opened fire on Sabbath worshippers as they prayed, murdering 11 precious souls, wounding many more – including first responders. The hearts of Jewish communities were shattered, leaving…
Readout of White House Meeting with Jewish American Leaders to Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Combat Antisemitism and Hate-Fueled Violence
Jewish American leaders from across the country met with senior Administration officials at the White House yesterday ahead of the annual White House Hanukkah reception to learn more about the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combatting antisemitism and hate-fueled violence. Participants included the professional leaders of American Jewish organizations, clergy representing diverse religious denominations, and community…
