New York, NY, October 26, 2023 … In response to the surge of antisemitic incidents globally following the terrorist massacre of 1,400 civilians in Israel, dozens of major corporations have signed on to the ADL “Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism,” bringing the total number of signatories to more than 100 companies – with the list growing by the day. “It’s really gratifying to see so many large companies making a firm commitment to…
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ADL Center on Extremism notes nearly 400-percent increase in preliminary antisemitic incidents reported year over-yearNew York, NY, October 25, 2023 … Since the Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has recorded a significant spike in antisemitic incidents across the United States. Preliminary data from ADL Center on Extremism indicates that reported incidents of harassment, vandalism and assault increased by 388 percent over the same period…
What Educators and Family Members Can DoToday, local, national or international tragedies happen so frequently that they can feel almost commonplace. When a hate crime, mass shooting, act of terrorism or other terrible and hate-inspired event occurs, one of the first questions many people ask is, what should we tell the children? How can we explain to them what has happened? Despite our best efforts to protect youth from the details of hate-motivated events, we can never assume that they are…
New York, NY, October 19, 2023 … A new national poll from ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) found that highly antisemitic Americans are three times more likely to support violence to achieve certain political goals compared to the general population.
The nationally representative survey of nearly 8,000 Americans, fielded by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, probed the…
New York, NY, October 18, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today issued the following Open Letter to news media organizations from around the world who are currently covering the crisis in Israel and Gaza.
Dear Reporters, Producers and Editors:
We are writing to you today with an urgent appeal for journalistic integrity at a time of heightened global attention to the crisis and war unfolding in Israel and Gaza.
At this time of tension and crisis, it is vitally…
New York, NY, October 17, 2023… ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and a coalition of national Jewish organizations today sent a letter urging President Biden to include $500 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding to protect synagogues and other Jewish communal institutions as part of an emergency aid package for Israel.
“We have seen time and time again that tensions in the Middle East lead to an increase in antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish institutions…
17 de octubre de 2023 ... Como líderes de siete de las mayores comunidades judías de la Diáspora, nos sentimos alentados por la efusión de solidaridad con Israel por parte de nuestros gobiernos tras el bárbaro ataque de Hamás el 7 de octubre de 2023. Mientras esta guerra continúa en su segunda semana, el número de víctimas mortales de la masacre de Hamás asciende a 1.400 israelíes, con más de 4.000 heridos y…
October 17, 2023 … As leaders of seven of the largest Jewish communities in the Diaspora, we are heartened by the outpouring of solidarity with Israel from our governments in the aftermath of the barbarous Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. As this war continues into its second week, the death toll of the Hamas massacre is up to 1400 Israelis, with over 4000 wounded, and as many as 199 still being held captive in Gaza.
We appreciate the strong support of our governments…
Reported anti-Jewish hate crimes increased by more than 37 percent, reaching highest number in almost three decades, and second-highest number on recordNew York, NY, October 16, 2023 … Hate crimes data released today by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows that reported hate crime incidents in 2022 rose to 11,634 incidents, the highest number ever recorded since the FBI started tracking such data in 1991. Reported single-bias anti-Jewish hate crime incidents in the country sharply…
New York, NY, October 11, 2023 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) issued the following statement concerning reports Hamas may share graphic videos of hostages on various social media platforms:
"We, like others, have heard that Hamas plans to share disturbing content—including images and videos of Israeli hostages being tortured—on various social media platforms. These actions are intended to stoke fear and exploit human beings in the name of antisemitism and hate.  …
Board member Sharon Nazarian urges court to compel Icelandic domain hosting company to shut down dangerous antisemitic website targeting Boston Jewish community
Reykjavik, Iceland, October 11, 2023 … A witness from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today urged an Icelandic court to order a local web domain hosting firm to immediately shut down the Boston Mapping Project, an antisemitic website that pinpoints the locations of Jewish communal organizations in Massachusetts. In…
New York, NY, October 11, 2023 … In response to a surge of antisemitism around the world in the aftermath of the terrorist massacre of more than 1,100 unarmed civilians in Israel, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today called on CEOs of major corporations globally to speak out against hate and commit to ADL’s “Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism.” Over the past few months, more than two dozen major corporations and brands have responded to the challenge of…
This parent/family discussion guide helps families engage in a discussion about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, its aftermath and how families can help.
New York, NY, October 7, 2023… ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) issued the following statement regarding the unprecedented, deadly attack Saturday by Hamas militants upon Israel:
“We woke up this morning as Israel is under a severe, unprecedented and deadly attack by Hamas terrorists from Gaza.
The news is hard and painful, especially as we mark Shemini Atzeret and 50 years since the Yom Kippur War, but Israel’s resolve remains strong.
Israel has the…
Educators, use this online professional learning experience to help you explore best practices in responding to incidents of bias in schools.
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This discussion guide about the musical Parade will help middle and high school students and adults reflect upon and discuss the themes and artistic elements of Parade.
Commemorated each year in the month of June, LGBTQ+ Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBTQ+ Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marked the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans. Today, LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties,…
One in four residents of European countries harbor extensive anti-Jewish attitudes; Antisemitic beliefs decline among Ukrainians
New York, NY, May 31, 2023 … A new survey measuring antisemitic attitudes across Europe from ADL (Anti-Defamation League) found that some of the most stubborn anti-Jewish tropes remain deeply entrenched in 10 European countries, with roughly one in four people harboring extensive classic antisemitic beliefs.
The survey found that one out of three…
Explore with young people the experiences of people with disabilities, the bias and discrimination they face, and the struggle to continue fighting for their rights.