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How Independent Schools Can Address Antisemitism: 6 Steps

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Independent K-12 schools play a critical role in shaping not only academic excellence but also the moral and social values of future generations. Since October 7, Jewish students and families in K-12 schools have experienced a disturbing rise in antisemitism – making it clear that schools must take clear, decisive action. This includes having zero indifference toward antisemitism – particularly antisemitic symbols and antisemitic classroom content, which are increasingly becoming…
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ADL Welcomes Return of Israeli-American Edan Alexander from Hamas Captivity

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Edan Alexander is free at last.  Shortly after Hamas began its attack on October 7, 2023, Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli from Tenafly, New Jersey, was able to speak to his mother and tell her he was alright. Just half an hour later, she couldn’t reach him. Edan's family heard nothing from him for over a year and a half, except for the cruel propaganda videos released by the terrorists holding Edan hostage. After 584 days of agony, torture, and darkness – Edan has finally…
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ADL and JLens Urge Shareholders of Alphabet Inc. to Vote AGAINST Anti-Israel Shareholder Proposal

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New York, NY, May 13, 2025 – JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor, along with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today called upon shareholders of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG)(the “Company”) to vote AGAINST a shareholder proposal designed to harm Israel by pressuring the Company into severing business ties with the country.  ADL and JLens noted that Proposal 9 is expected to be submitted to a shareholder vote at the Alphabet annual meeting on June 6, 2025. The…
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Nearly Five-Fold Increase in Antisemitic Harassment on Facebook Directed at Jewish Members of Congress, New ADL Research Finds

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New York, NY, May 8, 2025, …  Researchers at the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center for Technology and Society (CTS) found that Jewish Members of Congress have experienced a nearly five-fold increase in antisemitic harassment on Facebook since Meta rolled back its moderation policy at the start of the year.  Following this policy shift, ADL stated its deep concerns, saying that this change would be a "step backward" and allow increased hate, antisemitism,…
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80 años después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, las siete comunidades judías más grandes reportan un antisemitismo sin precedentes a nivel mundial

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  Los incidentes antisemitas aumentan en 2024: un 317% en Australia; más de 38 incidentes por cada 1.000 judíos alemanes  Berlín, Alemania, 7 de mayo de 2025 ... Mientras el mundo conmemora el 80º aniversario del final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el Grupo de Trabajo de Grandes Comunidades contra el Antisemitismo - J7 publicó su primer Informe Anual del J7 sobre Antisemitismo, documentando fuertes aumentos en los incidentes antisemitas en las…
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80 Years After WWII, Seven Largest Jewish Communities Report Unprecedented Global Antisemitism

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Berlin, Germany, May 7, 2025 … As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the J7 Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism released its inaugural J7 Annual Report on Antisemitism, documenting sharp increases in antisemitic incidents in the seven largest Jewish communities outside of Israel. The report highlights dramatic rises in both the total number of antisemitic incidents and antisemitic incidents per capita in—Argentina,…
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Confronting Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Bias in Academic Associations

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 In response to mounting incidents, ADL and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) have developed this toolkit to help address antisemitism and anti-Israel bias and to foster inclusive academic spaces that welcome diverse perspectives on Israel and the broader Middle East. It is intended for Jewish and Zionist faculty, staff and others experiencing antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in their professional academic associations and scholarly societies. This resource includes real-world…
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ADL Calls for Action to Protect Jewish Students Ahead of House Hearing on Campus Antisemitism

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New York, NY, May 6, 2025 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) issued the following statement in advance of tomorrow's Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, "Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on America's Campuses." Antisemitism on college campuses is a serious crisis. Over the past year, we’ve seen hate-fueled rhetoric and protests that have crossed the line into harassment, intimidation,…
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ISS and Glass Lewis Join ADL and JLens in Recommending AGAINST Anti-Israel Shareholder Proposals at Intel, General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin

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New York, NY, May 5, 2024 – ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and its affiliate, Jlens, welcome the decisions of the two leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”), to recommend that investors vote AGAINST anti-Israel shareholder proposals at the upcoming annual meetings of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT). ADL…
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Best Practices for Addressing Antisemitism within Associations

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 Academic associations play a vital role in fostering scholarly exchange, advancing knowledge and upholding professional integrity. As leaders within these organizations, it is essential to ensure that all members feel respected, safe and included – regardless of their identity or background. In recent years, concerns about antisemitism within academic spaces have grown, including instances of exclusion, bias and politicization that target Jewish, Israeli and Zionist individuals…
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Masar Badil: What You Need to Know

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A screenshot of Masar Badil’s since-deleted YouTube page featuring videos with Hamas leaders, a member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and a member of the Houthis.
Masar Badil, also known as the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, is a transnational extreme anti-Zionist organization. Its activities include co-hosting events and rallies with the terror-connected and fellow extreme anti-Zionist organization Samidoun, publishing inflammatory statements that glorify violence against the State of Israel and Zionists and hosting webinars featuring members of U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) Hamas and Ansar Allah…
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ADL Welcomes Harvard University Task Force Report on Antisemitism

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New York, NY, April 30, 2025 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) welcomed the findings of the Harvard Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Bias and commended the administration for finally prioritizing this issue. Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director, issued the following statement: For years, antisemitism has been a persistent, systemic challenge at so many colleges and universities, and it worsened exponentially in the wake of the…
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Antisemitism in America: The Stories Behind the Numbers

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 Episode 4.8: Antisemitism in America: The Stories Behind the NumbersReleased on April 22, 2025, ADL’s 2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents tabulated 9,354 antisemitic incidents of harassment, vandalism and assault across the U.S.—the highest number recorded since ADL began tracking these incidents in 1979. In this episode of extremely, Oren and Jessica sit down with three of ADL’s Regional Directors for a closer look at how antisemitism is manifesting in communities…
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JLens and ADL Urge Meta Shareholders to Vote FOR Shareholder Proposal Addressing the Risks of Online Antisemitism and Other Forms of Hate

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New York, NY, April 28, 2025 – JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor, and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today jointly called on shareholders of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) (“Meta” or the “Company”) to support Shareholder Proposal 8, which appears in the proxy for the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled to be held on May 28, 2025.  JLens’ proposal urges Meta shareholders to vote FOR a measure requesting the Company to…
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Datos de incidentes antisemitas rompen todos los récords anuales en 2024 por cuarto año consecutivo

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Continúa el pico después del 7 de octubre; aumento del 84% en incidentes en campus universitarios;aumento del 21% en agresiones físicas  Nueva York, NY, 22 de abril de 2025... El fuerte aumento de incidentes antisemitas después de la masacre del 7 de octubre en Israel continuó en 2024, con totales que nuevamente superaron cualquier otro recuento anual en los últimos 46 años. Este es el cuarto año consecutivo en que aumentan los…
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Antisemitic Incident Data Breaks All Previous Annual Records in 2024 for the Fourth Year in a Row

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New York, NY, April 22, 2025 …The massive spike in antisemitic incidents following the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel continued in 2024, with totals again exceeding any other annual tally in the past 46 years. This is the fourth year in a row that antisemitic incidents increased and broke the previous all-time high. It is also the first time that incidents containing elements related to Israel or Zionism made up a majority of all incidents (58 percent of the total). There were 9,354…
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The Dark Side of Roblox: ‘Active Shooter Studios’ Create Maps Based on Real-Life Mass Shootings

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The logo of Active Shooter Studios (A.S.S.), which has gained notoriety for creating Roblox maps that replicate real-life mass shootings.
Roblox has established itself as one of the most popular online gaming platforms for children and teens, drawing millions of gamers worldwide on a daily basis. But beneath its kid-friendly façade, it has also been plagued by crisis and controversy surrounding issues such as content moderation, player safety and exposure to inappropriate content. More recently, the ADL Center on Extremism (COE) has uncovered a disturbing subculture on Roblox that centers around mass violence. A group…
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