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24 Days, A Memoir of the Halimi Affair, Available in Translation for First Time in the United States

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24 Days
Riveting true story of a French Jewish mother's worst nightmare New York, NY, February 13, 2020 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and Behrman House have partnered to co-publish a new English translation of “24 Days: The Kidnapping and Murder of Ilan Halimi,” bringing the true story of an anti-Semitic hate crime in France to American audiences for the first time. The book, a memoir by Ilan’s mother, Ruth Halimi, was originally published in France nearly three…
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Holocaust Survivors and Liberators

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Child survivors of Atlit refugee camp
Echoes & Reflections is dedicated to reshaping the way that teachers and students understand, process and navigate the world through the events of the Holocaust. They partner with educators to help them introduce students to the complex themes of the Holocaust and to understand its lasting effect on the world. GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the…
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ADL Statement for the Record Before the House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment Regarding Resisting Anti-Semitism and Xenophobia in Europe

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January 29, 2020 Introduction: Since 1913, the mission of ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has been to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” For decades, ADL has fought against anti-Semitism and bigotry by exposing extremist groups and individuals who spread hate and incite violence. Today, ADL is the foremost non-governmental authority on anti-Semitism, extremism, hate groups, and hate crimes. ADL combats anti-Semitism…
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Jonathan Greenblatt's Testimony Before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the Ongoing Battle Against Hate

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Remarks by Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO, ADL January 29, 2020 Good morning, Chairwoman Maloney, Ranking Member Jordan and distinguished Members of the Committee: On behalf of ADL, thank you for the opportunity to testify here today and share our perspective. I am feeling inspired because I just returned from the World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem where more than 45 world leaders recommitted themselves to addressing hate.  I want to give a special thank you to Chairwoman Maloney for…
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Alleged White Supremacists Planned Violence at Va. Gun Rally; Anti-Semitic 'News' Site Gets White House Press Credentials; World Leaders in Israel to Mark Holocaust Anniversary

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January 23, 2020 THE WEEK’S BIG 3 Three men linked to The Base – a violent white supremacist group – were arrested in Maryland and Delaware on federal felony charges after plotting to kill pro-gun control protesters at a Virginia rally in hopes of starting a race war. The anti-Semitic and conspiracy-promoting “news” outlet TruNews was once again granted White House press credentials, this time to cover the World Economic Forum in Davos. U.S. officials, 50 world…
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ADL, Religious Scholars Work with Oberammergau to Remove Anti-Semitism from its renowned Passion Play

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oberammergau passion play
by: Rabbi David Sandmel January 21, 2020 Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oberammergau Passion Play has been postponed until 2022. In 1634, the residents of the picturesque village of Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps made a vow to perform a passion play every ten years as a sign of their gratitude to God for having been spared from a deadly plague.  Today the Oberammergau Passion Play is performed every ten years, in years ending in zero, and will also be performed in 2034 …
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Nazi Germany

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Adolf Hitler Walking up Steps at an Annual Nazi Party Rally Ceremony
Echoes & Reflections is dedicated to reshaping the way that teachers and students understand, process and navigate the world through the events of the Holocaust. They partner with educators to help them introduce students to the complex themes of the Holocaust and to understand its lasting effect on the world. GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about the Weimar Republic…
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George Selim's Testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Regarding the Financing of Domestic Terrorism

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Remarks by George Selim, Senior Vice President for Programs, ADL January 15, 2020 Washington, D.C., January 15, 2020 Chairman Cleaver, Ranking Member Hill, members of the subcommittee – good morning.  My name is George Selim, I serve as Senior Vice President for Programs at the ADL. For decades, ADL has fought against anti-Semitism and bigotry in all forms by exposing extremist groups and individuals who spread hate and incite violence. Today, ADL is the foremost non…
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25,000 March Against Anti-Semitism in NYC; Iran Strike Prompts Conspiracy Theories; Streaming Hate on Spotify

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January 09, 2020 THE WEEK’S BIG 3 An estimated 25,000 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge and then gathered for a community rally, co-sponsored by ADL, in a show of strength and solidarity in response to the recent spate of anti-Semitic violence in the New York City metro area. The U.S. attack that killed an Iranian military leader has spawned a range of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jews “pushing” war against Iran. Music-streaming service Spotify is under…
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Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories About Iran Drone Strike Gain Traction in Online Hate Forums and Iranian Media

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David Duke says “Zionist Warmongers who are leading Trump & America into HELL” New York, NY, January 9, 2020 … The U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani has spawned a series of anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist conspiracy theories blaming Jews and “Zionists” for controlling President Trump and the U.S. government. A new blog from ADL’s Center on Extremism identifies some of those who are currently spreading anti-Semitic and…
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Soleimani Assassination Met with Wide Range of Anti-Semitic Responses

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January 09, 2020 Immediately after news broke on January 2, 2020, that a U.S. drone strike had killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani, anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist conspiracy theories began circulating online and in public statements in the region.  These included the claim that Jews and/or Zionists control President Trump and the U.S. government, and are manipulating the United States to fight wars on Israel’s behalf. This is the typical behavior and rhetoric of anti-Semites,…
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Sharon Nazarian's Testimony before the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Regarding Global Efforts for Countering Anti-Semitism

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Sharon Nazarian Testimony
Remarks by Sharon Nazarian, Senior Vice President for International Affairs, ADL January 08, 2020 Washington, D.C., January 8, 2020 Thank you very much for holding this hearing and for inviting ADL to testify today. Since 1913, ADL’s mission has been to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all.  I lead ADL’s International Affairs division, which seeks to promote the security of Jewish communities abroad,…
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Leave the Holocaust Out of Your Self-Promotion, Political Agenda and Profit-Seeking

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by: Jonathan Greenblatt | December 04, 2019 JTA Here we go again: Just this week, two more cases of the abuse of Holocaust imagery have surfaced and created an international stir.  In November, Russian figure skater Anton Shulepov wore an Auschwitz-themed costume during his free skating performance at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating event. To compound the offense, the International Skating Union listed it on Sunday as a contender in the best costume category, which is open…
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Following Sacha Baron Cohen's speech, here is ADL's short list of social media accounts that should have been removed long ago

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Hate on social media
November 25, 2019 In his remarkable address at ADL’s Never is Now Summit last week, the comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen called out major social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, for failing to stop the spread of anti-Semitism and hate on their platforms. “All this hate and violence is being facilitated by a handful of internet companies that amount to the greatest propaganda machine in history,” Baron Cohen said in his remarks,…
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Chobani Founder & CEO Hamdi Ulukaya's Keynote Address at ADL's 2019 Never Is Now Summit on Anti-Semitism and Hate

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Hamdi Ulukaya, Jacqueline Novogratz and Jonathan Greenblatt at Never Is Now
Remarks by Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani and Recipient of ADL's Courage Against Hate Award November 21, 2019 Thank you, Jonathan. Thank you Jacqueline, for those incredible words.  One of the fun things about being a parent in America is Halloween. This year, we told our son that he could be anything he wanted to be. A ghost. A pirate. A soccer player. He chose to be Captain America. But he didn't stop wearing the costume when Halloween ended. He still carries…
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ADL’s Global 100 Index: A Window into Anti-Semitic Attitudes in Argentina and Brazil

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November 21, 2019 ADL’s latest ADL Global 100 Index poll of anti-Semitic attitudes in 18 countries sheds light on some of the prejudices present in Latin America. The poll was fielded between April and June 2019 in Eastern and Western Europe, Canada, South Africa, Argentina and Brazil. European and other countries with significant Jewish populations were selected for the 2019 survey. Using an 11-question index that has served as a benchmark for previous ADL polling around the world since…
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ADL Global Survey of 18 Countries Finds Hardcore Anti-Semitic Attitudes Remain Pervasive

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One in four Europeans polled fall into most anti-Semitic category New York, NY, November 21, 2019 … About one in four Europeans polled harbor pernicious and pervasive attitudes toward Jews, according to a new global survey on anti-Semitism commissioned by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). While anti-Semitic attitudes held mostly steady in Western Europe, the poll found hateful notions about Jews are rising in Eastern and Central European countries polled, where long-held tropes about…
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Rescuers and Righteous Among the Nations

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Boat with Jews Sailing from Falster Denmark to Ystad in Sweden, 1943
Echoes & Reflections is dedicated to reshaping the way that teachers and students understand, process and navigate the world through the events of the Holocaust. They partner with educators to help them introduce students to the complex themes of the Holocaust and to understand its lasting effect on the world. GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening This unit provides students with an opportunity to learn about the…
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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Pledges Personal Donation of $2.5 Million to ADL

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Gift is a birthday tribute to her parents; Will be used to focus on anti-hate and anti-bias education programs, research, and advocacy in the U.S. and Europe New York, NY, October 16, 2019 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, pledged a generous personal gift of $2.5 million to the organization in support of ADL’s ongoing efforts to combat hate and bias both in the U.S. and Europe. The donation, which will be…
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ADL Urges German Authorities to Investigate Failure of Law Enforcement to Protect Halle Synagogue

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New York, NY, October 11, 2019 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today called on federal authorities in Germany to investigate the failure of local law enforcement to adequately protect the synagogue in Halle, as well as the slow response time to the attack. Two people were killed after a suspected right-wing extremist attempted to attack the synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jewish people. “We appreciate the statements of Germany’s leaders that…
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