New York, NY, May 25, 2023 ... In an era of rising antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world, we appreciate the clarity and urgency demonstrated by the White House in releasing its National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. We welcome the embrace of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, which is a continuation of longstanding US policy and a critical tool in the fight against anti-Jewish hate and bias. We look forward to collaborating…
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“Working together to confront hate – regardless of its source or target – is the only way forward,” insist National Urban League, Anti-Defamation League, UnidosUS, The Asian American Foundation, National Action NetworkNew York, NY, May 25, 2023 … Just over a year ago, we came together as our nation was mourning devastating losses in the horrific, hate-fueled attack in Buffalo. Together, we called for a national Summit on confronting hate and extremism. In…
New York, NY, May 25, 2023 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the release of the first-ever comprehensive U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and announced commitments to support the White House in its execution. ADL also welcomed the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism as part of the plan.
“As the U.S. Jewish community is experiencing antisemitism at levels not seen in generations, we deeply…
New York, NY, May 19, 2023 ... ADL’s Task Force on Middle East Minorities released the following statement calling on the United States to strengthen efforts toward helping earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria:
Four months since a devasting earthquake, caused immense death and destruction across Turkey and Syria, Anti-Defamation League’s Task Force on Middle East Minorities calls on the United States to strengthen efforts toward helping victims of the February 2023…
New York, NY, May 18, 2023 ... More than 160 Jewish communities and organizations across the globe called on the United Nations to make use of the Working Definition of Antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in its forthcoming action plan to counter antisemitism.
The authoritative definition, adopted by IHRA in 2016, offers clear and succinct examples of the multiple forms of antisemitism, including those related to the State of Israel. Since…
New York, NY, May 17, 2023 ... The Community Safety and Solidarity Coalition (CSSC) condemns the horrific May 6 attack at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen Texas. Once again, dangerous ideologies seem to have been weaponized to terrorize a community, killing eight, wounding seven and forever scarring innumerable friends, neighbors and community members. Available evidence appears to show that the suspected shooter, Mauricio Garcia, was obsessed with violence and subscribed to a…
New York, NY, May 15, 2023 … Three-quarters of Americans are deeply concerned about the possible harms that could be caused by misuse of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools such as ChatGPT, according to a new survey from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) released today.
While many are hopeful about the potential for GAI to improve their lives, the survey found that 75 percent of Americans are deeply concerned the technology could be “misused or abused” to…
New York, NY, May 8, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) will honor three home furnishings industry executives for their individual contributions to their respective communities and their unflagging support of ADL’s mission to fight antisemitism and secure justice and fair treatment to all.
“At a time of rising antisemitism and hate, we are so pleased to honor these three furniture industry executives who are leaders in their own right and who have been incredible…
New York, NY, May 4, 2023 … ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the convictions of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other leaders on multiple charges, including seditious conspiracy, for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
“These convictions highlight the Proud Boys’ key role in the attack on the Capitol and send a clear message to members of the group who continue to threaten, disrupt and intimidate local communities that…
19% of Americans have a family member or friend that they know dislikes JewsNew York, NY, May 4, 2023 … Most Americans are exposed to anti-Jewish and anti-Israel comments from popular culture, politicians and social media, while friends or family appear to have a stronger influence on beliefs about Jews and Israel than other sources, according to new insights from the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Survey of Antisemitic Attitudes in America.
In January 2023, ADL released topline…
New York, NY, May 2, 2023 … ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today announced the appointment of Rabbi David Wolpe as its inaugural Rabbinic Fellow. In this newly created role, Wolpe, the longtime Senior Rabbi at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, will serve as a thought leader within the organization, helping ADL’s leadership and board to integrate Jewish values and a wide range of Jewish perspectives into the organization’s work fighting antisemitism and hate.
His appointment was…
New York, NY, April 26, 2023 … Exiled opposition leader Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, will appear Sunday at the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) National Leadership Summit, to discuss his recent trip to Israel and offer thoughts on the Iranian people’s ongoing movement for secular democracy.
Pahlavi, the oldest son of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who left Iran in the 1979 revolution, will deliver keynote remarks to more than 500 ADL leaders from…
New York, NY, April 27, 2023 ... Press TV, a broadcasting brand founded by Iran’s state-controlled media corporation, is using social media to evade local broadcast bans and wage an antisemitic foreign influence campaign, a new report has found.
The State Hate report, published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), examines the output and online tactics used by Press TV’s new Palestine Declassified project…
Experienced FBI veteran will lead ADL’s efforts to expand relationships with law enforcement agencies across the U.S. and enhance security for the Jewish community.
New York, NY, April 25, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has appointed veteran FBI executive Russell H. (“Rusty”) Rosenthal as vice president of security and law enforcement, where he will be responsible for leading all facets of ADL’s law enforcement programs at the federal,…
New York, NY, April 17, 2023 … In response to the proliferation of online conspiracy theories attempting to downplay or deny the Holocaust, the genocide of six million Jews during World War II, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today published an online resource hub exploring this key facet of modern-day antisemitism.
The resource hub, from the ADL Center on Extremism, provides a first-of-its-kind collection of resources on Holocaust denial, including:
A brief history of the…
Haredi Jews The Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults
2022 saw another sharp increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in the United States and other Western countries, alongside a decline in several other countries, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
The report found that Haredi Jews are the main victims of antisemitic assaults in the West. Physical attacks, which are usually not premeditated, tend to occur in a small number of areas in major urban…
New York, NY, April 14, 2023... As Holocaust education is an effective, proven lever to combat antisemitism in society, and yet is currently mandated in only 25 states, ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today launched “Learn To Never Forget,” a public awareness and advocacy campaign to improve and expand Holocaust education in schools across the United States.
“Studies have shown that Holocaust education builds understanding and empathy in young people. At a time of…
Washington, DC, April 11, 2023 ... Today, the Community Solidarity and Safety Coalition (CSSC) convened to launch its first CEO-level community collaborative. The CSSC members were joined by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John Tien in an online forum, where they were briefed on the coalition’s progress to date and the administration’s efforts to keep communities safe from violent extremists.
The CSSC was launched in September 2022 by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and…
Facebook earns C-minus, Twitter D-minus for failure to adequately address hate content
New York, NY, April 10, 2023 … Social media and online game platforms are failing to combat the proliferation of Holocaust denial content, according to a new report card issued by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League).
ADL’s Holocaust Denial Report Card rates 10 social media and game companies on their efforts to enforce rules and effectively respond to and remove content, memes and messages…
Jewish Security Alliance of NY/NJ will share intelligence, resources and training to safeguard synagogues, schools, community centers and other Jewish institutions
New York, NY, March 28, 2023 … In the aftermath of a series of violent antisemitic plots threatening synagogues in New York and New Jersey, eight leading organizations serving the Jewish community in New York and New Jersey have joined forces to create a clearinghouse for information sharing, training, and…