New York, NY, October 7, 2024 … On the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, the J7 Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism issued the following statement: We are leaders of seven of the largest Jewish communities outside of Israel. One year ago, our communities were shocked and devasted by the horrifying terror attack on Israel. Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups massacred more than 1200 innocent people, young…
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Marina Rosenberg The attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, had profound and far-reaching effects on Israelis, Jewish communities around the world and many others. Across Latin American, several Jewish communities faced a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, diverse government responses, and escalating security concerns. The aftermath of this attack has not only exposed the vulnerability of Jewish populations in the region but has also highlighted the complex geopolitical dynamics…
As we begin the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah tomorrow at sundown, we want to share insights from ADL Rabbinic Fellow David Wolpe with you. We hope that everyone in the ADL community can find something important to consider in his essay about how we can all aspire to push for a world without hate in the days to come. Although Rosh Hashanah often sparks thoughts about the state of the world, it also asks us to look inside ourselves. I find the teaching that follows helpful both…
Amid Rising Antisemitism, ADL and Moishe House Equip Young Jews with Tools to Combat Antisemitism
New York, NY, September 19, 2024 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced it is joining Wigdor LLP as co-counsel in an employment discrimination lawsuit against Intel, marking the first time in recent history the anti-hate organization has filed suit against a major Fortune 500 company for alleged antisemitic discrimination in the workplace. The complaint in John Doe v. Intel Corporation alleges that Intel failed to address a hostile work environment,…
September 5, 2024 Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO Meta 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, We write to you as leaders of seven of the largest Jewish Diaspora communities representing over 90% of Jews globally outside of Israel. As Jews, our communities continue to feel the impact of the brutal Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, with its death toll of over 1200 Israelis, over 4000 wounded, and over 250 taken hostage, and over a hundred still held captive in Gaza. Our Jewish…
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Given the harrowing history of Israel at the games, we must be vigilant in safeguarding Jewish athletes by Jonathan Greenblatt The 2024 Paris Olympics’ motto is “Games Wide Open” – but we must ask: Are these games truly wide open to Israelis and Jews? Sports are often touted as a great equaliser, especially at the Olympics. However, sports can also serve as a vehicle for harmful elements in society, including anti-Semitism, racism, sexism, and other forms of…
Riots across the United Kingdom involving far-right elements broke out after the murder of three young girls at a dance class in the Southport knife attack was falsely attributed to a recently arrived Muslim migrant. It is predictable but still problematic to see Israel scapegoated as the cause of the riots raging across the United Kingdom involving far-right elements. This is happening across social media. The claims have no basis and contribute to the increasing anxiety among the Jews in the…
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ADL Equips “Jewish Olympics” Athletes with Antisemitism Response Tools
July 30, 2024 H.E. Mr. Volker Türk United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Palais Wilson 52 rue des Pâquis CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland veronica.birga@un.org Dear High Commissioner Türk, We, the undersigned, representing the largest Jewish communities outside of Israel, write to you today regarding United Nations Special…
Complaint: “Virulent wave of antisemitism” swept through Philadelphia schools after Oct. 7 New York, NY, July 23, 2024 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), represented pro bono by the law firm Mayer Brown LLP, today filed a federal civil rights complaint on behalf of Jewish parents whose children have been subjected to “severe and persistent harassment and discrimination” at the hands of fellow students and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP)…
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16 de julio de 2024 ... En vísperas del trigésimo aniversario del atentado a la AMIA en Buenos Aires, el J7 - Grupo de Trabajo de Grandes Comunidades contra el Antisemitismo se reunió para abordar desafíos comunes, desarrollar estrategias coordinadas y compartir las mejores prácticas en respuesta al reciente aumento del antisemitismo en todo el mundo. Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO y Director Nacional de la ADL, pronunció…
Global Task Force Warns of Surge in Antisemitism Across Seven Countries Post-October 7
Nueva York, NY, 15 de julio de 2024 ... Un nuevo informe de la ADL ha encontrado que HispanTV, un medio de comunicación en español fundado por la corporación de medios de comunicación controlada por el estado de la República Islámica de Irán y con un amplio alcance en América Latina, promueve las opiniones antisemitas del régimen iraní, el revisionismo del Holocausto, los prejuicios contra Israel y la incitación. …
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 14 de julio de 2024 ... Hoy, la Liga Antidifamación (ADL) anunció su primer curso de formación de facilitadores Words to Action en América Latina, que comenzará pocos días antes del trigésimo aniversario del atentado a la AMIA en Buenos Aires. En respuesta a un intenso aumento global del antisemitismo y de los incidentes antisemitas desde el 7 de octubre, Words to Action se ha convertido en un programa educativo muy…
ADL Launches First-Ever ‘Words to Action’ Antisemitism Training in Latin America
NEW YORK — The Anti-Defamation League’s [ADL] Task Force on Middle East Minorities expressed grave concern over the recent escalation of violence targeting Syrian refugees in Türkiye, and calls on Turkish authorities to ensure the safety of Syrian and Arab refugees and bring the perpetrators to justice. On June 30, 2024, an angry mob vandalized and burned vehicles owned by Syrians in the Turkish province of Kayseri, following a social media post…
Según una encuesta realizada en siete países con grandes comunidades judías, la mayoría de los encuestados apoyan la acusación antisemita de la "doble lealtad", aceptando que los judíos son más leales a Israel que a sus países de origen. En Estados Unidos, esta cifra asciende al 51%. Casi el 40% de los encuestados estuvieron de acuerdo con al menos 6 de los 12 tópicos antisemitas. Nueva York, NY, 27 de junio de 2024... Una…