New York, NY, August 5, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) applauded today’s announcement that Chanan Weissman has been selected to serve as the White House Liaison to the Jewish American community. ADL worked closely with Weissman when he previously served in this role during the Obama Administration. He also has a strong record on human rights and technology issues.
“Especially in light of the recent rise in antisemitic incidents, we're pleased the White House has…
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New York, NY, August 2, 2021 … Hillel International, the largest Jewish student organization in the world, and ADL (Anti-Defamation League), a leading anti-hate organization fighting antisemitism and all forms of hate, are joining forces to work collaboratively on several initiatives starting in the new academic year to proactively address the disturbing rise in antisemitic activity on campus through new educational programs and assessments of the climate on campus for Jewish students. …
Lipstadt will be a strong advocate and watchdog for the Jewish community New York, NY, July 29, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) applauded the announcement that Emory University professor and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt has been selected to serve as the next U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Lipstadt is one of the world’s leading historians on antisemitism and is the author of the seminal book, “Antisemitism: Here and Now.” She has also…
New York, NY, July 20, 2021 ... Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the Union for Reform Judaism, which represents the largest and most diverse Jewish movement in North America, and ADL (Anti-Defamation League), the world’s leading anti-hate organization, will join together in a multifaceted partnership to provide Reform congregations with the tools needed to address antisemitism in their communities.
The newly launched partnership will link the expertise…
New York, NY, June 14, 2021 … A nationwide survey conducted by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) in the aftermath of the recent violence between Israel and Hamas found that three-quarters of American Jews are more concerned about antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad, and 60 percent have personally witnessed antisemitism because of the conflict in May.
The poll also found that 40 percent of American Jews are more concerned about their personal safety than before. Likewise, three…
Los Angeles, CA, May 22, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) welcomed the arrest of one of the primary suspects in the antisemitic beating of several Jewish diners outside of a Los Angeles restaurant earlier this week. One of the perpetrators in the attack on La Cienega Boulevard was arrested Friday night and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. LAPD is still searching for a second suspect in the attack.
Jeffrey Abrams, ADL L.A. Regional Director, issued the following…
Dozens of anti-Israel protests; 17,000+ tweets of “Hitler was right” and increase in antisemitic incident reports New York, NY, May 20, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today released preliminary data from our Center on Extremism revealing an increase in online and real-world incidents of antisemitism in the United States since the most recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas.
“As the violence between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, we…
New York, NY, May 20, 2021 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt issued the following statement concerning the current surge in antisemitism amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas:
As the violence between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, we are witnessing a dangerous and drastic surge in anti-Jewish hate. We are tracking acts of harassment, vandalism and violence as well as a torrent of online abuse. It’s happening around the world— from…
New York, NY, May 11, 2021 … ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today issued the following statement in response to the findings of a new Pew Center survey released today that, among other findings, indicates that more than nine out of ten American Jews say there is at least “some antisemitism in the U.S.,” and that 75 percent believe there is more antisemitism in the U.S. than there was five years ago. The survey also found that more than half of Jews surveyed say they personally…
Annual ADL Audit tracks 2,000+ incidents across the U.S., third-highest yearly total on record New York, NY, April 27, 2021 … Antisemitic incidents remained at a historically high level across the United States in 2020, with a total of 2,024 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism reported to ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). While antisemitic incidents declined by 4 percent after hitting an all-time high in 2019, last year was still the third-highest year for incidents against…
59 percent feel Jews are less safe in the U.S. than a decade ago New York, NY, March 31, 2021 … Well over half of Jewish Americans have either experienced or directly witnessed some form of antisemitic incident in the last five years, according to a new poll released by ADL (Anti-Defamation League). The 2021 poll found that 63 percent of respondents have either experienced or heard antisemitic comments, slurs or threats targeting others, an increase from 54 percent a year earlier.
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New York, NY, February 24, 2021 ... ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today voiced concern with the stereotypical portrayal of Hasidic Jews in several scenes of the NBC series "Nurses" in an episode that aired on February 9, 2021 and called on senior network executives to review and pull the episode in question.
Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director, issued the following statement:
“The portrayal of a Hasidic Jew making hateful remarks about ‘an Arab, a…
New York, NY, February 22, 2021 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding a recent joke made on Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" about Israel's COVID-19 vaccination program:
Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update' is known for sharp criticism and public takedowns, but Saturday's deeply offensive joke about Israel's COVID-19 vaccination process not only missed the mark, but crossed the line -- basing the premise of the joke…
Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, Gropyers, white supremacists, QAnon conspiracists and other extremists from at least 38 states played role in stoking violence New York, NY, February 17, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has positively identified 212 of the estimated 800 individuals who are believed to have breached the U.S. Capitol on January 6, revealing a wide array of domestic extremists were among those who unleashed their fury on legislators and Capitol police, leading to five…
In new report card, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and Roblox earn a “C” while Facebook barely passes with a “D” New York, NY, January 27, 2021 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today issued a report card grading each of the 10 major digital social platforms for their efforts to effectively address Holocaust denial content on their platforms.
The assessment, released as the world commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, found that Twitch is the most…
New York, NY, January 13, 2021 – In the wake of the violent Jan. 6 assault on Capitol Hill where numerous extremists were captured on video wearing antisemitic sweatshirts and displaying other hateful items available from online retailers, ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the World Jewish Congress (WJC) today called on all companies that operate online marketplaces to strengthen and better enforce policies banning any product that promotes or glorifies white supremacy, racism, Holocaust…
New York, December 30, 2020 … In response to various threats to the local Jewish community in recent years, including a series of violent attacks affecting Jewish communities of Jersey City, Monsey and Brooklyn last year, ADL’s Center on Extremism and the Community Security Initiative (CSI) today announced a partnership to focus on the security needs of the Jewish communities of greater New York City.
The Center on Extremism is the ADL’s research and investigative arm…
Debra Messing hosted first virtual ADL In Concert Against Hate, which recognized a Holocaust survivor, educators and a 4th grade activist who are fighting injustice New York, December 7, 2020 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) recognized two individuals and one group for their extraordinary courage and compassion when confronted with injustice and extremism as part of the 26th annual ADL In Concert Against Hate.
This year’s event, which was held virtually on Dec. 6, was hosted…
New national data reveals deadliest year on record for hate crimes, even as fewer agencies reported data New York, NY, November 16, 2020 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today called on Congress and law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to improve data collection and reporting of hate crimes in response to newly released FBI data for 2019. The data reveals a harrowing trend of increasing hate crimes being reported in the United States, even as fewer law enforcement agencies…
New York, NY, October 12, 2020 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is relieved by Facebook’s announcement that it was updating its hate speech policy to prohibit any content “that denies or distorts the Holocaust.” This comes after nearly a decade of ADL advocating for such changes and just weeks before the 2020 presidential election, where users have been using the platform to perpetuate hate and conspiracy theories at alarming rates.
Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO,…