By Kimberly Barker
Megan Stanley (left) and Darci Sneed point where offensive words were written in their hallway during an interview at their house in Joplin on Thursday. Globe | Roger Nomer
A same-sex couple in Joplin who say they were victims of a hate crime last November are speaking out in hopes of preventing similar problems. Now, some in the community are rallying to help. Engaged couple Darci Sneed and Megan Stanley said that…
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Remarks by George Selim, Senior Vice President for Programs, ADL January 15, 2020 Washington, D.C., January 15, 2020
Chairman Cleaver, Ranking Member Hill, members of the subcommittee – good morning. My name is George Selim, I serve as Senior Vice President for Programs at the ADL.
For decades, ADL has fought against anti-Semitism and bigotry in all forms by exposing extremist groups and individuals who spread hate and incite violence. Today, ADL is the foremost non…
Remarks by Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO, ADL January 15, 2020
Washington, D.C., January 15, 2020
Chairman Rose, Ranking Member Walker, Chairman Thompson and all the distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: On behalf of ADL, thank you for the opportunity to testify here today and share our perspective.
For more than a century, ADL has been battling anti-Semitism and fighting to secure justice and fair treatment to all. We stand on the front lines of fighting hate in any…
Washington, DC, January 15, 2020 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt called on leaders across the political spectrum to “stop politicizing anti-Semitism and weaponizing it for partisan gain.”
In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, Greenblatt urged Congress to put more pressure on social media companies to “shut down the neo-Nazis and anti-Semites on their platforms.” He renewed ADL…
By Kelcie Grega (contact)
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 | 2 a.m.
Charlie Tarr was known for his frugal lifestyle, refusing to spend money on himself outside of the basic necessities.
Charles N. Tarr
Rather, the longtime Las Vegas resident used his money to better the community, frequently donating to charities throughout the area. It was his passion, family members recall.
He amassed a fortune through a variety of Las Vegas businesses, where he was so…
Clark County School District administration building in Las Vegas (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @vegasphotograph
By Aleksandra Appleton Las Vegas Review-Journal
January 13, 2020 – 3:00 pm
The Anti-Defamation League of Nevada will host a series of free classes to help parents identify the signs of bullying and learn how to report it.
“ADL offers this program through the Clark County School District in order to help…
BROOKLYN, Jan. 13, 2019 … In light of the numerous anti-Semitic attacks that have taken place in Brooklyn over the past few months, during pre-game last night the Brooklyn Nets wore a specially created “No Place for Hate” shirt, in collaboration with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). No Place for Hate ® is ADL’s signature education program for combating bias, bullying and hatred in public schools.
In 2018, 13 out of the 17 reported anti-Semitic assaults in…
David Duke says “Zionist Warmongers who are leading Trump & America into HELL”
New York, NY, January 9, 2020 … The U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani has spawned a series of anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist conspiracy theories blaming Jews and “Zionists” for controlling President Trump and the U.S. government.
A new blog from ADL’s Center on Extremism identifies some of those who are currently…
Albany, NY, January 8, 2020 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today praised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his proposal to introduce a bill in 2020 that would for the first time classify mass violence motivated by hate as domestic terrorism and establish a task force to examine the issue. Under this initiative, announced at today’s State of the State speech in Albany, hate crimes committed with the intent to cause mass casualties would be considered “domestic acts of…
Remarks by Sharon Nazarian, Senior Vice President for International Affairs, ADL January 08, 2020 Washington, D.C., January 8, 2020
Thank you very much for holding this hearing and for inviting ADL to testify today.
Since 1913, ADL’s mission has been to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all.
I lead ADL’s International Affairs division, which seeks to promote the security of Jewish communities abroad,…
January 06, 2020 Jonathan A. Greenblatt Remarks (as delivered)
To the Solidary March Against Anti-Semitism
New York, NY | January 5, 2020
My name is Jonathan Greenblatt and I am the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League.
I am so moved to look out at this crowd and see so many people: elected officials and children… rabbis and ministers… Jews and non-Jews… all here to make it very clear that New York will not tolerate anti-Semitism... that New York is no place for…
To understand the rise in murderous attacks like those currently plaguing New York City, we must recognize one of the most disturbing trends of the last decade: the normalization of anti-Semitism
Dec. 29, 2019
By Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League
Over the last decade, the Jewish community saw a historic rise in violent anti-Semitic acts, including the deadliest attack against Jews in U.S. history. Although it is impossible to say…
December 16, 2019
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) to cosponsor the Trauma Informed Modernization of Eldercare (TIME) for Holocaust Survivors Act. The bill would provide social service agencies with the resources to meet the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort and security.
“Most of the hundreds of survivors of the Holocaust in Nevada&mdash…
by: Jonathan Greenblatt | December 04, 2019 JTA Here we go again: Just this week, two more cases of the abuse of Holocaust imagery have surfaced and created an international stir.
In November, Russian figure skater Anton Shulepov wore an Auschwitz-themed costume during his free skating performance at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating event. To compound the offense, the International Skating Union listed it on Sunday as a contender in the best costume category, which is open…
Remarks by Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani and Recipient of ADL's Courage Against Hate Award November 21, 2019
Thank you, Jonathan.
Thank you Jacqueline, for those incredible words.
One of the fun things about being a parent in America is Halloween.
This year, we told our son that he could be anything he wanted to be. A ghost. A pirate. A soccer player.
He chose to be Captain America.
But he didn't stop wearing the costume when Halloween ended.
He still carries…
Remarks by Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO November 21, 2019 Thank you, Esta, for that kind introduction,
And thank you for your friendship and your unwavering commitment to ADL, to the community, and to the country.
Through your service,
You have touched so many lives directly --
And many thousands more indirectly.
Thank you to our board of directors,
Our many donors and our corporate sponsors for helping to ensure the success of this remarkable day.
Thank you all…
We are deeply disturbed by reports that more than 3 dozen tombstones were overturned at Temple Israel Cemetery this week. As ADL waits to learn more about the nature of this crime, we offer our support to Temple Israel, to law enforcement and to the families who experienced damage to the headstones of their loved ones. This is an inexcusable act in a place where we honor and remember the lives of our community members. Whether or not this was motivated by anti-Semitism, there is…
Anti-Defamation League Heartland presented the 2019 Distinguished Community Service Award to AGC of Missouri at a family friendly musical gathering on Sept. 8 at Delmar Hall in St. Louis. The Brothers Lazaroff and Friends provided musical entertainment for the event.
Steve Lewis (left) with Karen Aroesty, ADL Heartland
The ADL’s Distinguished Community Service Award recognizes and honors corporations, agencies and individuals that demonstrate strong…
Remarks by George Selim, Senior Vice President for Programs, ADL, to the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Regarding Countering Domestic Terrorism September 25, 2019 Washington, D.C., September 25, 2019
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Peters, Members of the Committee, good afternoon. I am George Selim, Senior Vice President for Programs at the ADL. It is an honor to appear before you today to address the issue of domestic terrorism and the threat it…
by: Jonathan Greenblatt | September 19, 2019 The Times of Israel Heading into the U.N. General Assembly next week, it is rumored that President Trump might sit down with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, when world leaders are gathered in New York City. This despite claims by U.S. officials that Iran was responsible for the drone attacks on Saudi oil fields, the defiant posture of President Trump toward the regime since he came to office, and the Iranian insistence…