Jewish Community Faces Unprecedentedly High Threat Environment
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Since Jan. 2020, the ADL Center on Extremism has documented 22 terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jews, Zionists or Jewish institutions in the U.S. Sixteen of these occurred after October 7, 2023.
JLens and ADL Announce Proxy Advisors' Support for Meta Shareholder Proposal to Strengthen Controls on Hateful Content
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New York, NY, May 28, 2025 ... JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor affiliated with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today announced that the two leading independent proxy advisory firms have issued recommendations in favor of a JLens-sponsored shareholder proposal to combat hateful content at Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) (“Meta” or the “Company”). The proxy advisors, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (&ldquo…
Swaths of Anti-Zionist Movement Legitimize Killings at D.C. Jewish Museum
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Many in anti-Zionist circles are celebrating and justifying the murders of two Israeli embassy staffers, and in some cases, even encouraging further violence.
Extremists and Conspiracy Theorists Deny the Capital Jewish Museum Shooting With ‘False Flag’ Narrative
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In the wake of the murder of two people at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., conspiracy theories about the shooting quickly circulated on social media from users across the political spectrum. The most prevalent of these conspiratorial posts alleged that the shooting was a purposeful and coordinated “false flag” attack carried out by the Israeli or U.S. government to make Jews and Israel look sympathetic, tighten relations between the two countries or rationalize going…
ADL consternada por el atroz ataque antisemita en el Capitol Jewish Museum de Washington D.C.
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“Lamentablemente, esta tragedia era inevitable”, tras un año de creciente incitación y acoso antisemita Nueva York, NY, 22 de mayo de 2025 … La Liga Antidifamación (ADL) emitió hoy la siguiente declaración en respuesta al atroz ataque ocurrido anoche contra dos personas que asistían a un evento en el Capitol Jewish Museum de Washington D.C. El sospechoso de los asesinatos de Yaron Lischinsky y Sarah Milgrim, ambos empleados de…
In Latest Attack on Jewish Community, Suspect in Museum Shooting Posted Manifesto Calling to 'Bring the War Home'
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The ADL Center on Extremism has been able to connect the alleged suspect, with a high degree of certainty, to the manifesto, titled “Escalate For Gaza, Bring The War Home.”
ADL Devastated at Heinous Jewish Museum Attack in Washington, D.C.
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“Unfortunately, this tragedy was inevitable” after a year of increasing antisemitic incitement and harassment New York, NY, May 22, 2025 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today issued the following statement in response to last night’s heinous attack against two individuals attending an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The suspect in the killings of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, both employees at the…
Her Family’s Holocaust Anguish Inspires New ADL New England Director
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As my first day as the newly appointed regional director for Anti-Defamation League New England was International Holocaust Remembrance Day, my first official act was to attend a meaningful ceremony at the New England Holocaust Memorial, hosted by the German and Israeli embassies. It was very powerful to hear each consul general speak about the millions murdered at the hands of the Nazis, and their countries’ dedication to ensuring that this will never happen again. This was a fitting…
Independent K-12 Schools Failing to Respond to Antisemitism
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New York, NY, May 21, 2025, … Jewish families at independent K-12 schools are facing many challenges related to antisemitism and ongoing institutional shortcomings in addressing these issues, according to new research from the ADL Ratings and Assessments Institute (RAI) and the Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education (CCAE). To address the failures of many independent K-12 schools to address antisemitism, ADL is launching a new initiative to support and empower…
Leading Universities in Washington and Oregon Receive Grades for Current State of Antisemitism on Campus
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University of Washington, Evergreen State, University of Oregon and Portland State University receive failing grades for inadequately addressing antisemitism on campus Seattle, WA. March 3, 2025 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) gave 36% of schools an A or B in its 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, up from 23.5% in 2024. The updated evaluation of how U.S. colleges and universities are addressing antisemitism assessed 135 schools—50 more than last year—using 30…
How Independent Schools Can Address Antisemitism: 6 Steps
Tools and Strategies
Independent K-12 schools play a critical role in shaping not only academic excellence but also the moral and social values of future generations. Since October 7, Jewish students and families in K-12 schools have experienced a disturbing rise in antisemitism – making it clear that schools must take clear, decisive action. This includes having zero indifference toward antisemitism – particularly antisemitic symbols and antisemitic classroom content, which are increasingly becoming…
Hate speech in online gaming spaces is a threat to player safety and well-being. ADL has been advocating with lawmakers and game makers to create change in policies and moderation practices.
Thursday, after a despicable propaganda ceremony in Gaza, Hamas terrorists returned the bodies of Oded Lifshitz, kidnapped at 85 years old and murdered in captivity, and Ariel and Kfir Bibas, who were just four and nine months old when they too were kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023. In a cruel act, the fourth body promised to be that of Ariel and Kfir’s mom, Shiri Bibas, did not match her DNA or that of any known hostage. Shiri’s remains were finally returned on Friday. Forever burned in…
ADL condemns antisemitic flyers, vandalism cases on DU campus
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Denver, CO, February 21, 2023 … The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region has received reports of antisemitic flyers distributed today on the University of Denver campus. The flyer distribution comes a week after three antisemitic vandalism incidents on campus. ADL Mountain States Regional Director Scott Levin issued the following statement: "The reported distribution of antisemitic flyers on the University of Denver campus is despicable, especially after three terrible…
Under the Radar: Militias Use New Terminology to Hide in Plain Sight
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Militia groups are increasingly adopting new terms that allow them to camouflage their extremist ideology, sidestep public scrutiny and grow their networks.
Some Schools Improved in Protecting Jewish Students While Many Need Work, Finds ADL’s Campus Report Card
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Nearly Half of Schools Assessed Show Improvement Philadelphia, PA, March 3, 2025 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) gave 36% of schools an A or B in its 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, up from 23.5% in 2024. The updated evaluation of how U.S. colleges and universities are addressing antisemitism assessed 135 schools—50 more than last year—using 30 evaluation criteria to assign letter grades from A to F. 9 schools in total were assessed in ADL’s Philadelphia region…
Massachusetts Teachers Association Continues to Face Heat After ‘Vile Antisemitic Stereotypes’ Highlighted, Including Star of David Made out of Dollar Bills
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The Massachusetts Teachers Association continues to face heat for its “antisemitic list of resources” that were highlighted during a recent State House hearing, including a poster of dollar bills folded into a Star of David. Groups and elected officials are calling for the teachers union’s leaders to pull the plug on these “vile antisemitic” educational resources after MTA President Max Page was grilled during last week’s meeting of the…
Letter to the Editor: The Unsettled Debate Over Antisemitism and Criticism of Israel
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We can’t be blind to the rise of antisemitism since Oct. 7, 2023 In his Feb. 13 op-ed, “Why criticizing Israel is not antisemitic,” Mark Golden distorts the difference between criticism of Israel’s policies — a time-honored tradition both here in the United States and in Israel — and “anti-Zionism.” Anti-Zionism — the elimination of the Jewish state and, by extension, the essential erasure of those who live there —…
ADL Welcomes Return of Israeli-American Edan Alexander from Hamas Captivity
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Edan Alexander is free at last. Shortly after Hamas began its attack on October 7, 2023, Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli from Tenafly, New Jersey, was able to speak to his mother and tell her he was alright. Just half an hour later, she couldn’t reach him. Edan's family heard nothing from him for over a year and a half, except for the cruel propaganda videos released by the terrorists holding Edan hostage. After 584 days of agony, torture, and darkness – Edan has finally…