New York, NY, March 21, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) unveiled yesterday a new Spanish-language translation of its comprehensive guide to contemporary antisemitism, making the online guide available to Latin American and Spanish-speaking audiences around the world for the first time.
The online guide, “Antisemitismo al descubierto” [https://antisemitism.adl.org/es/] (“Antisemitism Uncovered,”) identifies some of the most stubborn tropes about Jews, explains why they are dangerous, provides the backstory behind the myths and shows how they have evolved into the present day.
The new translation, which includes Latin American examples of these tropes, was unveiled and formally announced in Santiago, Chile, at a ceremony in honor of an ADL leadership delegation visiting that country and attended by diplomats, members of the Chilean government, legislators, community organizations and leaders of Jewish Community of Chile. In an effort to expand ADL’s educational offerings in that country ADL signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jewish Museum of Chile and the Jewish Community of Chile.
“At a time when antisemitism is on the rise around the world, we believe it is vitally important for the Spanish-speaking world to have access to resources that explain and discredit some of the most common drivers of antisemitic hate,” said Marina Rosenberg, ADL Senior Vice President, International Affairs and a former Israeli Ambassador to Chile. “This comprehensive guide will provide governments, religious and community leaders and educators across the Latin American region with a powerful tool to push back against antisemitism in their societies.”
Antisemitism Uncovered is a carefully researched, authoritative, peer-reviewed resource that provides a concise history of antisemitism through the ages and definitions of seven of the most common antisemitic tropes that have had remarkable staying power through the centuries: myths about power, loyalty, greed, deicide, the blood libel, Holocaust denialism and the newest form of antisemitism, anti-Zionism and the delegitimization of Israel.
“By debunking myths and offering context for the most stubborn antisemitic tropes, we hope this guide will educate people, particularly those who influence the public debate, about what is, and what is not antisemitism and why,” ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said. “This will help prevent the greater normalization of antisemitism and prevent extremists from seeing a green light to act on such hatred.”
The translated guide is part of a broader ADL effort of media outreach to the Spanish-speaking world, which includes a new Spanish-language website and the translation and adaptation of various ADL resources to combat antisemitism and hate, including Piensa. Planea. Actua., an online resource for college students, Piramide del Odio, and immigration issues, as well as a stronger social media presence through ADL’s Spanish language twitter account: @ADL_es.
Among those experts contributing editorial content or guidance in the development of Antisemitism Uncovered were Andrew Mark Bennett, doctoral candidate in law, Freie Universität Berlin; Golan Moskowitz, Ray D. Wolfe Postdoctoral Fellow at the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Toronto; Alvin H. Rosenfeld, Director of the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism, Indiana University; Jonathan D. Sarna, University Professor and Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History and Director, Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University; Magda Teter, Professor of History and the Shvidler Chair in Judaic Studies at Fordham University; and the team at Be’chol Lashon / GlobalJews.org.
For the Spanish-language translation, the Museo Judío de Chile, the local Jewish Museum, contributed research and provided Latin American context.
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.