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Antisemitic Threats, Violent Rhetoric Surge on Telegram Amid Israel-Iran Escalation
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Antisemitic threats and violent rhetoric surged by 594% on Telegram following the recent escalation between Israel & the Iranian regime, according to new ADL Center on Extremism research.
ADL New York/New Jersey recently formed four activist groups – ADL Long Island, ADL New Jersey, ADL New York City, and ADL Westchester. These newly formed activist groups are focused on strengthening ADL’s local presence and community impact. Working closely with ADL’s regional team, participants will work to develop engagement opportunities, build partnerships, and implement educational programming. Your participation helps strengthen ADL NY/NJ’s work and your…
SCN and ADL Partner with Broward Jewish Federation to Host Latest Joint Security Briefing in South Florida
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New York, NY, June 18, 2025 ... The Secure Community Network (SCN) and ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League) Florida Region & Center on Extremism (COE) recently convened the latest installment of their Security & Intelligence Briefings Program on May 19, in partnership with Jewish communities across Florida. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Broward County, the hybrid event gathered dozens of security representatives and community leaders from local Jewish institutions and for a…
Antisemitic Incidents Remain High in Connecticut in 2024
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Continued post-Oct. 7 spike; antisemitic incidents on campus increase Bridgeport, CT, April 22, 2025… According to new data released today in the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, antisemitic incidents in Connecticut remained historically high in 2024, with 159 recorded incidents – 134 percent higher than the total for 2022. In 2023, ADL recorded 184 antisemitic incidents in Connecticut. The majority of incidents in Connecticut in 2024 were harassment …
Antisemitic Incidents Decreased in Ohio While Kentucky Saw an Increase
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Antisemitic Incident Data Breaks All Previous Annual Records in 2024 for the Fourth Year in a Row Cleveland, April 22, 2025 – The Midwest experienced varied trends in antisemitic incidents for 2024, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. Ohio specifically recorded 233 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a marginal decline from 238 in 2023. However, Kentucky saw a 23% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024 targeting public…
ADL Releases New County-Specific Analysis of Extremism Across Illinois
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Springfield, April 9, 2025 … ADL Midwest (the Anti-Defamation League) and state legislators will hold a news conference today, Wednesday, April 9, at 1:00 pm to discuss ADL’s new report highlighting the rise in extremism and extremist activity across Illinois as tracked by ADL’s Center on Extremism. The news conference will take place in the Blue Room of the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield. The report provides specific overviews of extremist activity in…
Antisemites and extremists of varying ideologies quickly reacted to reports of preemptive Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime with their predictable hate-filled rhetoric.
ADL Says CU Boulder Improves Response to Antisemitism While Other Colleges Struggle
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DU and Colorado College appear on the ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card for the first time. Denver, March 3, 2025 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) gave 36% of schools, colleges, and universities an A or B in its 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card released today. The University of Colorado Boulder received a B, an improvement over the previous year. The updated evaluation of how U.S. colleges and universities address antisemitism included 135 schools – 50 more than last year…
In Elevated Threat Environment for Jewish Community, Online Platforms Must Boost Moderation Efforts
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Amid a spate of violent antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, too many online platforms are failing to enforce their policies or rolling back rules meant to keep users safe.
ABOUT The mission of the Anti-Defamation League New York / New Jersey Lawyers Division is to unite members of the legal community committed to the mission of ADL – to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. As a member of the Lawyers Division, you will be part of ADL’s commitment to combatting antisemitism and all forms of hate and connect with established professionals dedicated to advancing its mission. The Lawyers…
Shareholder Proposal Demanding Accountability for Antisemitism and Hate Across Meta’s Platforms Ranks as Top-Performing Human Rights Concern
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New York, NY, June 10, 2025 – A shareholder proposal designed to hold Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) (“Meta” or the “Company”) accountable for the rampant hateful content across its social media platforms is the top ranked human-rights related shareholder proposal of the 2025 proxy season to date according to research by JLens, the proponent of the proposal. Proposal 8, introduced by JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), urged Meta to address hate on…
ADL New York/New Jersey is proud to be an official charity partner of New York Road Runners for the TCS New York City Marathons which is a 26.2 mile run through all five of New York City’s boroughs! Through this partnership, we are able to provide runners with the opportunity to show their support of ADL and raise awareness and support for our timeless mission – to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. Thank you for your interest in…
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Antisemitic Incidents in 2024 Break Previous Records for the Third Year in a Row
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Continued post-Oct. 7 spike; more than doubling of physical assaults and incidents related to Israel and Zionism Philadelphia, PA, 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. Nationally, 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…
Antisemitic Incident Data Breaks All Previous National Annual Records in 2024 for the Fourth Year in a Row
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Southeast region experienced 14 percent decrease in antisemitic incidents from 2023; Significant increase in campus incidents Atlanta, April 22, 2025 – There were 346 antisemitic incidents throughout the Southeast region in 2024, which includes Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. This represents a 14 percent decrease from the 404 incidents recorded in 2023, though these numbers…
ADL Audit of Antisemitic Incidents: Record Levels Nationwide
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Decrease In Florida, With A Rise In Anti-Israel Incidents Contact: David Hoffman (470) 875-0098 | dhoffman@adl.org Boca Raton, FL, April 22, 2025 – ADL’s Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, released today, highlights record levels of incidents across the country. In Florida, ADL tracked 353 antisemitic incidents in 2024. While this represents a 24 percent decline from the 463 incidents recorded the previous year, Florida continues to experience heightened levels of antisemitism. The…
Purported Videos of Boulder Attacker Surface as Propaganda on Pro-Terror Telegram Channel
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Videos allegedly recorded by the suspect shortly before the Boulder firebombing assault that targeted the Jewish community and injured 12 on Sunday, began circulating as pro-terror propaganda on Telegram one day later
Familiar Attempts to Justify and Downplay Antisemitic Violence Follow Latest Attack on Jewish Community
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Reactions to the latest attack targeting the Jewish community followed a familiar pattern to the murder of a couple leaving a Jewish event in D.C. two weeks ago -- celebration, justification, and legitimization.
ADL Statement on Violent Antisemitic Attack at Boulder “Run for Their Lives” Event
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New York, NY, June 1, 2025 — ADL (Anti-Defamation League) is closely monitoring of reports of a violent antisemitic attack during today’s Run for Their Lives event in Boulder, Colorado. This attack occurred at a weekly gathering where Jewish community members run and walk in solidarity with the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. The suspect, identified by authorities as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" during the attack. There were 15 victims in…
ADL Honors David J. Adelman with Americanism Award
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Adelman recognized for his unwavering commitment to combating hate and promoting human rights PHILADELPHIA (April 11, 2025) – ADL proudly awarded the prestigious 46th annual Americanism Award to David J. Adelman, CEO of Campus Apartments, co-founder of FS Investments, founder of Darco Capital, and a partner of the Philadelphia 76ers. For over four decades, the Americanism Award has honored leaders in business, community affairs and charitable endeavors who distinguish themselves…