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Some 2022 Left-Wing Candidates Espouse Troubling Rhetoric on Israel

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Some 2022 Left-Wing Candidates Espouse Troubling Rhetoric on Israel
April 05, 2022 Introduction  In recent years, American public life has been increasingly marked by the rise of extremism and the erosion of democratic norms. A torrent of white supremacist activity and the growing prevalence of conspiracy theories have spurred some individuals and groups to commit acts of violence. American society has been further compromised by rampant misinformation, resulting in a deeply divided and polarized electorate. Concomitantly, antisemitism has been at a…
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2022 Israeli Apartheid Week: Overview

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Israeli Apartheid Week
April 04, 2022 Source: Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine The 16th annual Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW), a series of worldwide anti-Israel events, took place in the United States and Canada March 21-28, 2022. This year’s theme, announced on the BDS Movement’s website, was "the role of culture, and art in particular, in decolonizing our minds in our collective struggles against cultural appropriation and oppression." While some events reflected the week…
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National Arab American Heritage Month Resources

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Uses these resources to explore and commemorate the rich history and culture of people who are Arab American as well as analyze the bias and discrimination faced by them.
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3 million Refugees in Ukraine Crisis; Sierra Club Flips on Canceling Israel Trips; Amnesty Opposes Existence of Jewish State

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ADL Headlines newsletter
March 17, 2022 THE WEEK’S BIG 3 Nearly three weeks into Russia’s invasion, the number of Ukrainians fleeing abroad passed 3 million, the United Nations said. Following an advocacy campaign by national Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, the Sierra Club reversed its recent decision to cancel trips to Israel. Amnesty International is under fire again after an official said that the organization is opposed to Israel continuing to exist as a Jewish state. Read on for more on…
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ADL Letter to Amnesty International Regarding Hostility Toward Israel

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March 15, 2022 In a letter to Amnesty International, ADL expressed serious concern about the hostility displayed by Amnesty International and its employees towards Israel and its supporters. March 15, 2022 Dr. Agnès Callamard Secretary General Amnesty International 1 Easton Street London, WC1X 0DW, UK Dear Madam Secretary General, I am reaching out to express serious concern about the recent hostility displayed by Amnesty International and its employees towards…
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ADL Letter to the Sierra Club Regarding Cancelling of Trips to Israel

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March 14, 2022 In a letter to the Sierra Club, ADL expressed deep disappointment with the organization's decision to cancel trips to Israel. March 14, 2022 Mr. Dan Chu Acting Executive Director The Sierra Club 2101 Webster St. Suite 1300 Oakland, CA 94612  Dear Mr. Chu:  We are writing regarding the Sierra Club’s announcement that it has cancelled upcoming trips Israel due to pressure from activists who seek to shut down any form of engagement or…
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ADL Condemns Amnesty International’s Latest Effort to Demonize Israel

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New York, NY, January 30, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) issued the following statement concerning Amnesty International UK’s upcoming report on Israel: “We have reviewed Amnesty International UK’s upcoming report on Israel and strongly condemn it as an effort to demonize Israel and undermine its legitimacy as a Jewish and democratic state. In an environment of rising anti-Jewish hate, this type of report is not only inaccurate but also irresponsible and…
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13 Exceptional Kid Lit Books to Read for Black History Month

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A round up of books for Black History Month
January 27, 2022 Using children’s literature to teach about Black history and the Black experience is a great way to open the door to discussions about these experiences and milestones. These books include important insights into Black history, culture, accomplishments, notable people, historical and current day injustice and how that injustice was and continues to be confronted and overcome. Our recommended books include…
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Mohammed El-Kurd: What You Need to Know

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Mohammed El-Kurd speaks on a podcast in January 2025
Mohammed El-Kurd is a prominent Palestinian activist hired in 2021 as the Palestine Correspondent by the left-wing magazine The Nation. He has published articles and been interviewed in a wide array of media. Unfortunately, even a cursory analysis of his social media and his book “Rifqa” reveals an indisputably troubling pattern of rhetoric and slander that ranges far beyond reasoned criticism of Israel. It is unvarnished, vicious antisemitism. El-Kurd has accused Israelis of…
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Kuwaiti Textbooks Teach that Jews Are Treacherous

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by: David Andrew Weinberg | December 13, 2021 Thirty years ago, the Gulf state of Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi forces by an American-led military coalition. Its society is exceptionally pluralistic, with large Sunni, Shi’ite and expatriate communities, and it has the most participatory system of government in the Arabian Peninsula. Kuwait’s new ruler Amir Nawaf Al Sabah took office in September 2020, and during his biggest speech this year he called on the Kuwaiti nation to…
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ADL Report: Inflammatory Anti-Israel Activity and BDS Calls Are Vilifying Many Jewish Students on Campus

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New York, NY, December 8, 2021 … During the 2020-21 academic year, a vocal segment of the anti-Israel groups and activists on campus continued to engage in rhetoric that often demeaned or ostracized many pro-Israel Jewish students. At times, antisemitic tropes were invoked. This became a flashpoint during the conflict between Israel and Hamas in May 2021, according to ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League) annual assessment of anti-Israel actions on campus. ADL experts identified a…
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Extreme Measures: How to Help Young People Counter Extremist Recruitment

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Teacher teaching young students in a classroom
A Toolkit for Educators, Parents and Families Are you concerned about the white supremacist propaganda that young people are seeing online and the ways that extremists may be trying to recruit them? The purpose of this toolkit is to help educators, parents and families support young people in understanding and resisting domestic extremist recruitment efforts. Our approach is to provide educational information and put tools into the hands of the adults in young people’s lives. …
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Shine a Light on Antisemitism Through Education

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November 18, 2021 Now is the time to shine a light on antisemitism through education. This webinar, for middle and high school educators and administrators, highlights the critical importance of antisemitism education in today's world. Offered are  practical implementation tools related to ADL Education's programs, online learning and resources as well as specific actions schools can take in support of the "Shine a Light" campaign that takes place throughout the week of Hanukkah…
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Facebook Hosts Dozens of Antisemitic “Protocols” Groups or Pages in Arabic

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New ADL Finding Hints at Much Broader Failure of Enforcement by Facebook by: David Andrew Weinberg | November 17, 2021 In the wake of a whistleblower complaint, Facebook has come under criticism for failing to take adequate measures to address hate speech on its platform. ADL has repeatedly noted that the company relies too heavily on artificial intelligence to manage hateful content, and that instead, social media companies such as Facebook need to step up enforcement at scale and by design,…
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New Online Portal ReportCampusHate.org Enables College Students to Report and Address Antisemitism on Campus

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Hillel, ADL, SCN Collaboration Will Review and Respond to Antisemitic Incidents on Campus, Track Hate and Ensure Safety for Jewish Students Washington, D.C., October 6, 2021 -- Hillel International, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Secure Community Network are launching ReportCampusHate.org, an online portal that allows Jewish students and their allies to report antisemitic incidents on college campuses and receive immediate support. Through the website, the three organizations will…
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Largest Book Fair in Saudi History Exhibits Antisemitic “Protocols” and Other Hateful Titles for Sale

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Book Fair
October 05, 2021 Screenshot from the Twitter page of the Riyadh International Book Fair. By David Andrew Weinberg On October 1st, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture kicked off the Riyadh International Book Fair under the official patronage of the country’s ruler, King Salman.  Billed this year as “the largest book fair in the history of the kingdom” and even “the region’s largest book fair,” the ten-day convention is one of the Arabian…
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Bias and Hate in Online Games

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Table Talk: Family Conversations about Current EventsOnline games have revolutionized the way we connect, compete and experience the world, captivating millions of adults and young people in thrilling virtual adventures that know no boundaries. In fact, the global player base for video games was estimated to reach 3.6 billion people in 2025 and predicted to reach 3.9 billion by 2028. In particular, teenagers are using video games at higher and…
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Using Children’s Literature to Foster Empathy and Challenge Anti-Immigrant Bias

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For Educators July 22, 2021 Moderator: Marsha Frith, Education Director, ADL Florida Office  Panelists: Jill Eisenberg, Director of Curriculum and Literacy Strategy, Lee & Low Books, Areli Morales, author of Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient, Jinnie Spiegler, Director of Curriculum and Training, ADL Children and young adult literature is a compelling entry point for helping young people learn more about people who are immigrants, the…
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Challenging Anti-Immigrant Bias with History

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For Educators July 21, 2021 Moderator: Adam Strom, Director, Re-imagining Migration Presenters: Erika Lee, Regents Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Rudolph J. Vecoli Chair in Immigration History and Director of the Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota This webinar examines anti-immigrant bias past and present. In our current climate, voices that were once on the fringe have become mainstream in our political discourse. As…
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