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The attack on Israeli and Jewish soccer fans in Amsterdam, mobilized as a “Jew hunt,” highlights the need for international sports federations to take immediate, decisive action to ensure that all fans can attend events safely, free from targeted hate and violence. Sign the petition to be heard and call for swift action now.

After the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, one truth is undeniable: an antisemitism crisis is hitting our schools and college campuses. ADL is urging your state’s Department of Education to take swift, meaningful action to halt this dangerous wave of hate.

As we mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and confront the surge in hate that followed, the need to combat rising antisemitism is more urgent than ever. Join ADL in calling on governors to lead the charge by developing and implementing comprehensive state strategies that unite schools, businesses, government, and law enforcement to combat antisemitism and make our communities safer for everyone. 

As the October 7th anniversary approaches, groups like Students for Justice in Palestine are planning disruptive protests, targeting memorial events. Even more alarming, reports suggest students may attempt to rebuild encampments and set up checkpoints, causing campus chaos.

Join ADL and demand accountability from Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation for the reprehensible representation of Zionism and Jewish history on the platform. 

Join ADL in advocating for the Countering Antisemitism Act – the most comprehensive antisemitism initiative ever to be introduced in Congress – which will implement the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and ensure its policies and infrastructure are made permanent.

Congress has proposed legislation to study incorporating the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History into Smithsonian Institute. Join ADL in urging Congress to make a historic investment in education and spark positive conversations about the American Jewish community.

To counter rising antisemitism on campuses ADL, AJC, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Hillel International, and the Jewish Federations of North America have come together to offer a comprehensive and unified agenda for university leadership. Urge university leaders to act now so that this coming school year is safer and more inclusive for Jewish students, and for all students.

Often, students facing antisemitism don't know where to turn for help. ADL is working at the federal level to ensure that our laws and policies are sufficient to meet the moment. Urge your Members of Congress to pass the Protecting Students on Campus Act, requiring universities to provide resources for students to report civil rights violations and ensuring transparency about incidents and responses.

American Jewish victims and their families continue to struggle with the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. ADL and Crowell & Moring LLP are leading a federal lawsuit on a pro bono basis suing Iran on behalf of the victims and we urge you to reach out to your Member of Congress to ask that they cosponsor and support swift passage of the American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act (H.R. 8419). This bill will ensure the U.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism fund has the proper funding to make critical payments to victims and their families for the foreseeable future.

Antisemitic and harassing conduct has erupted in our streets and on our campuses with a common, alarming trend: many of those engaged in harassment and intimidation wear masks to conceal their identities and terrorize their targets. It's time to reinstate and strengthen New York's masked intimidation laws and ensure that those who hide their identities to harass and intimidate are held accountable. Urge your lawmakers to act to #UnMaskNY.

Some Wikipedia editors claim ADL, a global antisemitism authority, is unreliable for defining antisemitism. This risks misinformation and weakens efforts against hate. Join ADL and urge Wikipedia’s board to uphold Jews' right to define and combat antisemitism.

Terrorism-endorsing protest erupted in New York outside an exhibit aimed at memorializing the victims of Hamas terror at the NOVA festival; vandals defaced the home of the Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish Director; and masked individuals harassed Jews on the NYC subway. This level of hate is a crisis. Please join ADL in taking the pledge against antisemitism to help reverse this dangerous trend.

Individuals with malicious intentions can easily post people's personal information to enable others to harass and expose them to potential real world violence. Join ADL in calling on Congress to pass the Doxing Threat Assessment Act so we can make sure federal, state and local law enforcement agencies have the tools they need to address cyber harassment and protect vulnerable communities.

Jewish students have been physically assaulted on campus, prevented from entering campus buildings, told to "go back to Poland" and have faced repeated verbal abuse. Join ADL in urging the Department of Education to designate a senior official to oversee efforts to counter antisemitic discrimination in higher education, as called for by the Countering Antisemitism Act.

As the semester comes to an end, our campuses are facing serious disruptions and a troubling increase in antisemitism, impacting classes, finals and special events. These constant disturbances are unfair and must stop. Join ADL in urging leaders to protect students’ rights to a safe end to the semester and meaningful graduation.

Schools must take steps to recognize and respond to antisemitism. We must ensure that our schools are inclusive learning environments, free from the threat of hate and bigotry. Join ADL in urging your school board to review and reinforce policies that protect all students, including Jewish students, from discrimination and harassment, creating a welcoming and safe school.

Antisemitism on university campuses poses a serious threat to Jewish students' safety and civil rights. President Biden has taken a firm stance by clearly condemning antisemitic hate and harassment. We need your voice to ensure this issue remains a priority for the administration. Join ADL in urging President Biden to continue advocating for the safety of all students.

Since October 7, antisemitism on Columbia’s campus has been on the rise, with many campus leaders failing to take steps necessary to protect the safety and well-being of Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Join ADL in demanding Columbia University's leaders act immediately.

Jewish students at Northwestern University have faced months of escalating antisemitism, culminating in protestors setting up encampments and fueling antisemitism. Northwestern's President Michael Schill then negotiated with the protestors. Join ADL, Stand with Us and The Brandeis Center in calling for his resignation.

Congress passed a crucial bill that will enhance the safety of Jewish communities throughout the United States. Thanks to the strong advocacy of supporters of ADL like you, the House of Representatives approved $400 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Please join ADL in expressing gratitude to your U.S. Representative for their commitment to safeguarding our communities from hate.

ADL led the effort to create this historic initiative alongside the Co-Chairs of the House and Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism. Join us in the fight against antisemitism and call on Congress to ensure the policies of the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism continue into the future.

We cannot allow another day to pass without standing up for Israel and demanding the release of our hostages.

Law enforcement participation in hate crimes reporting is voluntary and it decreased in 2022, for the fifth consecutive year. Without having a complete picture of the problem, we cannot effectively address rising antisemitic hate crimes. Join ADL in urging your U.S. Representative to support legislation to improve hate crime reporting nationwide.

Join ADL, along with Florida Jewish Federations, JCRCs, and other Jewish organizations and institutions in Florida, in thanking Florida lawmakers for supporting the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

A plurality of Jewish college students do not feel safe on campus. Oftentimes, when college students face antisemitism, they don’t how to get help. Universities need to provide resources for students to report potential civil rights violations and support. Join ADL in urging your U.S. Senators to pass the Protecting Students on Campus Act.

Join ADL, The Baltimore Jewish Council, and The JCRC of Greater Washington in urging the Maryland House of Delegates to support HB763. This legislative effort is to change the makeup of the Attorney General's Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention.

ADL, along with the Indianapolis JCRC and other Jewish organizations and institutions in Indiana, supports the HB 1002, which adds the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism to the education code in Indiana. Join ADL in calling on lawmakers to support HB 1002.

Over the past five years, right-wing extremists have killed more people in the U.S. than international terrorism. Join ADL in advocating for the creation of a National Director of Domestic Terrorism to concentrate on combating violent extremism and improving coordination among law enforcement agencies to protect our country.

Online games should be a safe place for people of all ages to make friends and build communities. Unfortunately, a new ADL survey shows that 3 out of 4 young people have been exposed to hate-fueled harassment. Tell Gaming CEOs to act to make gaming safer.

ADL has tracked an unprecedented rise in antisemitism in the United States, particularly on college and university campuses. Join ADL in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights, and in calling on DOE to take critical steps to protect Jewish students.

We all deserve to feel safe in our houses of worship. A federal grant program already exists and is being utilized by nonprofit institutions across the country, but the federal program does not go far enough. Join ADL in urging your state legislators to support creating a Nonprofit Security Grant Program in Missouri.

Investigators have documented widespread rape and sexual violence by Hamas against Israeli women and girls. Yet the world remains silent. The U.S. House and Senate have introduced a resolution to recognize and condemn this behavior. Join ADL in asking your federal lawmakers to support this resolution.

Social media platforms have unparalleled and largely unregulated power to shape our lives in good ways – but also bad. Join ADL in urging the Senate to pass the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (PATA), making social media data accessible to researchers so they can verify whether platforms are enforcing their own moderation policies.

Anger over the Israel-Hamas conflict is fueling the flames of hate on college and university campuses in the U.S. Join ADL in urging the Department of Education (DOE) to fulfill its commitments in the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism to protect students from antisemitic and anti-Israel hostility and make college campuses safe.

In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish students and faculty members feel uncomfortable, scared and unsafe. These schools should be spaces where Jewish students and teachers can be themselves and learn together with students from various backgrounds.

When the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT were asked before Congress if “calling for the genocide of Jews” could violate school policies, these university presidents equivocated, suggesting it “depends on the context.” Join ADL in asking the president of your university to protect Jewish students against this threatening behavior by affirming that genocidal calls on campus violates their school’s policies.

A deal has been reached for the release of some of the 240 hostages remaining in Hamas captivity. Join ADL in urging the International Committee of the Red Cross and the U.N. to take concrete steps to help the hostages in Gaza.

Our elected officials who are supporting the Jewish community and Israel in this critical moment need to hear from us. Join ADL to thank our elected officials for their support and encourage them to continue this vital work.

Urge your U.S. Representative to support the bipartisan Stopping Terrorists Online Presence and Holding Accountable Tech Entities (STOP HATE) Act, ensuring social media companies are held accountable for their role in curbing terrorism on their platforms and understanding the threat this activity poses to our communities.

Service providers make it possible for us to go online and do all the things we love to do, like watch videos, play games and shop. Unfortunately, extremists who are organizing online also use these services. Join ADL in urging internet companies to stop doing business with extremists and to unite against hate.

ADL is the very public target of an online hate campaign – started by antisemites and amplified by Twitter/X’s owner (who has also threatened to sue ADL). We know that when one of our communities is not safe, none of us are safe. Join ADL in urging your lawmakers to sign on to a letter committing to combat antisemitism and Fight Hate for Good.

Join ADL in calling on Congress to pass the Doxing Threat Assessment Act so we can make sure federal, state and local law enforcement agencies have the tools they need to address cyber harassment and protect vulnerable communities.

In a time of heightened antisemitic incidents and attitudes in the U.S., the need to teach the history and lessons of the Holocaust could not be more urgent. Urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act to ensure the maximum reach and impact of Holocaust education.

ADL is monitoring a surge of antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate, fake news, and propaganda being spread on social media. Social media companies must act to ensure they are not fanning the flames of hate and follow better content moderation practices.

The internet was supposed to be a space for ideas and collaboration, but these days, we’re encountering an overwhelming amount of hate online. According to an ADL Center for Technology and Society report, people targeted by online hate have very few resources to access for help. Join ADL and tell Facebook to increase support for victims of online hate.

As media outlets rush to cover the atrocities of the Hamas attack on Israel, some are using language that equivocates, excuses and/or justifies violence and minimizes the horrors that are unfolding in real-time. Join ADL in signing a petition to major media outlets urging them to report on the war in Israel in a responsible, accurate and compassionate manner, ensuring that their coverage not only honors the lives lost, but accurately describes their killers for who they are – antisemitic terrorists.

The Associated Press (AP) serves as a prominent force in news, offering reliable content and setting standards for reporters globally. In the AP's Israel-Hamas guide, widely utilized by news organizations worldwide, Hamas is inaccurately labeled as a “militant group” rather than a terrorist organization. Join ADL in urging the AP to accurately designate Hamas as a terrorist group.

Meta continues to allow hateful content to flow unchecked on Facebook and Instagram because it’s good for profits. Urge Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to enforce and improve Facebook and Instagram’s safety policies, properly resource safety teams, and be transparent about how the platforms address hate and harassment.

If you were to type "Hebrew" into the Amazon search bar, almost every result will include an iteration of the antisemitic film Hebrews to Negros. Promoting vicious and hateful propaganda in the name of increasing profit sales makes our communities less safe. Join ADL in demanding that Amazon stops giving a platform to antisemitism and commits to stop selling hate products.