American Psychological Association Rejects House Report on Antisemitism
The APA's president and CEO stated the organization has engaged with Jewish psychologists and unequivocally condemns antisemitism, while a House committee spokesperson asserted the APA has been co-opted by anti-Israel and anti-Jewish activists.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has rejected the findings of a House report alleging Jew-hatred within the organization, stating that it has conducted listening sessions with Jewish psychologists and unequivocally condemns antisemitism. The rebuttal comes after a House Committee on Education and Workforce spokesperson told JNS that the APA has allowed ideology to overshadow scholarship, potentially undermining the credibility of the entire field.
The House report, released on Thursday, concluded that anti-Israel and anti-Jewish activists had "successfully co-opted" the association. It detailed instances where APA leaders allegedly removed references to terrorism from a statement following objections from an affiliated group and documented opposition to recognizing a Jewish ethnic psychological association, with some critics citing