Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

New report:

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels

ADL report finds there has been a nearly 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in US since Hamas' October 7 attack last year.

ADL chief:

Silence in face of antisemitism against Josh Shapiro 'shameful'

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt criticized the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Biden Administration, and the Democratic Party or their lack of response to the antisemitic abuse hurled at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

'Old antisemitic tropes'

Trump criticized for warning to Jewish voters

Harris campaign and several Jewish groups criticize former President who warned that Jewish voters would bear some of the blame if he lost the presidential election in November.

Anti-Defamation League:

Significant rise in campus support for terror & targeting of Jews

Researchers record major spikes in vandalism, harassment and assault throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

Lawsuit uncovers antisemitism in Santa Ana School District

The ADL, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, AJC, and Covington & Burling to add supporting evidence in lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) for violations of California’s open meetings laws.

ADL CEO:

'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt lambasted mainstream media for painting the Hamas leader as 'moderate' and 'pragmatic.'

Complaint:

'Virulent wave of antisemitism' in Philadelphia schools

Anti-Defamation League files Title VI complaint against School District of Philadelphia, charging severe climate of antisemitic bullying and harassment.

Indiana:

Self-identified Nazi sent to prison for threats to Jews

An Indiana man who identified himself as a Nazi will serve time in federal prison after pleading guilty to calling ADL offices and leaving voicemails where he threatened to assault and kill Jewish people.

Post deleted:

Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC

Washington Post comes under fire over post on X which appeared to be critical of parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra: "They don’t talk about Israel’s assault on Gaza."

'No place for political violence'

Jewish groups condemn assassination attempt on Trump

Jewish organizations from across the spectrum condemn the assassination attempt on former US President during a rally in Pennsylvania.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

A legend for Jewish advocacy fell into a hole it dug for itself

The Anti-Defamation League can’t be trusted, declares Wiki.

Survey reveals:

Nearly 40% of respondents support at least 6 antisemitic tropes

New ADL survey conducted across seven countries with large Jewish communities shows majority of respondents endorse antisemitic 'dual loyalty' allegation, agreeing that Jews are more loyal to Israel than their home countries.

Jewish groups to Wikipedia:

Declaring ADL untrustworthy makes Jews more vulnerable

Wikipedia’s operator rebuffs Jewish groups’ call to override editors on ADL trustworthiness.

Despite backlash, ADL releases updated antisemitism report cards

Anti-Defamation Lague doubles down on its campus antisemitism report cards despite backlash.

Wikipedia: ADL 'generally unreliable' for antisemitism data

ADL faces Wikipedia ban over reliability concerns on Israel, antisemitism.

ADL calls for anti-mask laws to combat antisemites in New York

Following rise in antisemitic incidents in New York, ADL calls for revival of anti-mask laws that were used against the KKK before being repealed during the COVID pandemic.

ADL accuses Jewish Voice for Peace of violating election laws

Anti-Defamation League files complaint with FEC against Jewish Voice for Peace Action PAC for only spending 2% of funds on candidates, accepting donations in excess of legal limits.

Former MLB star honored for standing up against antisemitism

Former MLB star Kevin Youkilis honored for his advocacy for standing up against antisemitism at a time when it is surging across the US.

Annual antisemitism report:

Global antisemitism spikes by dozens of percent points

The report by the ADL and Tel Aviv University notes that while the bulk of the antisemitic incidents followed Oct. 7th, most locations saw a rise in such incidents in the first nine months of the year as well.

ADL head:

Ilhan Omar's claim Jewish students 'pro-genocide' a blood libel

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt condemns Squad member's claim Jewish students shouldn't face antisemitism even if they are 'pro-genocide.'

Anti-Defamation League:

New Record in antisemitic incidents in the US

A massive spike was recorded after the events of October 7; the number of campus incidents tripled, threats to blow up Jewish institutions increased tenfold.

ADL: Colleges and universities failing to fight antisemitism

Anti-Defamation League releases 'report card' on efforts to fight antisemitism on campus, says most schools still not doing the basics to protect Jewish students

US lawmakers introduce bill to combat domestic antisemitism

ADL praises bipartisan Countering Antisemitism Act, introduced in wake of 337% rise in antisemitic incidents following October 7, as 'historic.'

US white supremacist propaganda hit historic high in 2023

ADL reports national average of 20 incidents per day; 30 percent increase in antisemitic propaganda.

ADL unveils:

New online antisemitism course for teens

Four-part digital learning experience unravels complexities of antisemitism, helps students to identify and challenge bias.

Jared Kushner at ADL conference:

Donald Trump is not an antisemite

ADL chief defends honoring Jared Kushner, acknowledges blowback at annual summit.

Survey shows:

More millennials agree with antisemitic tropes

One third of Americans are reluctant to vote for a pro-Israel politician, ADL survey finds.

Survey:

1/4 of Americans hold antisemitic prejudices

Twenty-seven percent find it acceptable that a family member supports Hamas.

Antisemitic skunk flyers posted at Columbia U

Antisemitism watchdogs say flyers comparing Israelis to skunks reminiscent of Nazi dehumanization of Jews

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

ADL will support the Jewish Agency’s emissaries, with programs and training sessions about antisemitism to support their work with Jewish communities throughout the US.

London:

Three Israelis attacked while speaking Hebrew

Three Israelis attacked in an antisemitic incident. Local police ignored their call and responded: 'We’re busy. Try to calm down.'

Report:

Antisemitism 4x higher than same period last year

Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct. 7, ADL reports.

In light of Israel-Hamas war:

FBI warns of heightened risk of lone actor violence in December

FBI, DHS warning comes as ADL reveals antisemitic incidents rose 337% to highest levels ever recorded following October 7.

ADL:

Almost 3/4 of Jewish college students experienced antisemitism

More Jewish students report experiencing antisemitic incidents since October 7 than in their entire college careers before the massacre.

The Epiphany

Jews on the left are now scrambling to do damage control. Opinion.

Concerning data:

Antisemitic incidents in US up nearly 400% since war began

The ADL recorded a total of 312 antisemitic incidents between October 7th and 23rd, 2023, 190 of which were directly linked to the war.

The ADL has failed American Jews

The fruits of ADL’s failed policy are playing out in real time on American streets and college campuses this week.Opinion.

ADL:

Wave of antisemitic incidents in wake of war

Hamas supporters and other antisemitic activists have threatened and targeted Jewish and Israeli individuals and institutions worldwide.

After tiff with Musk:

ADL resumes advertising on X

ADL will resume advertising on the platform formerly called Twitter after Musk's recent campaign against the organization.

Peruvian arrested for bomb threats against synagogues

Eddie Nunez Santos made more than 150 threats, mostly by email, against synagogues, hospitals, school districts, and other institutions.

Over 120 Jewish activists urge app stores to drop X

In a letter, more than 120 Jewish activists call on advertisers and app stores to drop Twitter/X.

ADL CEO:

'Adidas CEO apologized for misstatement on Kanye West'

Head of Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden apologized for remarks suggesting Kanye West regretted his antisemitic comments.

Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk next week

Israeli PM to meet X CEO in San Fransisco on Monday as Musk is embroiled in fight with the ADL.

UN Human Rights Commissioner blasts Musk's campaign against ADL

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges online platforms such as X to do more to battle hate speech.

ADL: 665 anti-Israel incidents on campus in past year

A new report shows that for some campuses, being anti-Israel is a retirement to fit in.

Royal Spanish Academy causes outrage with definition of Jew

A complaint from the Simon Wiesenthal Center claims that ''the phrasing used is a tradition of antisemitism dating back to King Ferdinand.''

Musk vs. Greenblatt is the unspeakable vs. the uneatable

Taking sides in this contest reflects the deep moral confusion of the West. This is not a fight in which Jews can properly pick a side.Op-ed

ADL responds to Musk:

'Disturbing that he engaged with a toxic antisemitic campaign'

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt comments on Elon Musk’s campaign against his organization.

Elon Musk threatens lawsuit against ADL

X owner threatens to file defamation lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League, blames the organization for lost ad revenue.

Elon Musk suggests holding poll to determine whether to ban ADL

Elon Musk is amplifying a self-declared antisemite’s call to ban the ADL from X.

ADL to TMZ:

Maestro: Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein nose not antisemitic

Depiction of Leonard Bernstein doesn't 'harm or denigrate the Jewish community,' American Jewish Committee says.

X's 'community note' feature used by neo-Nazi trolls

X briefly allows anti-Leo Frank ‘community note’ as antisemitism flares on the platform.

ADL calls on Jerusalem Mayor to condemn anti-Christian attacks

ADL Israel branch CEO Carole Nuriel asked Mayor Moshe Lion to condemn attacks on Christians in the city by a small group of Jews.

ADL teams with Jewish frat to tackle antisemitism on campus

Civil rights group announces partnership with Alpha Epsilon Pi to combat antisemitism at universities.

ADL:

African 'struggle song' could be seen as 'call for violence'

After prodding from Elon Musk, ADL says South African ‘Kill the Boer’ song could be seen as ‘call for violence.’

New J7 Global Task Force will fight antisemitism

New initiative brings together leaders of seven large Diaspora Jewish communities in effort to fight antisemitism on a global scale.

'All the people with antisemitic views didn't go away'

ADL CEO: The British Green Party is looking like the next hub of antisemitism in British politics.

Online hate & harassment reaches record highs, ADL survey finds

Teens experience high rates of harassment; 80% of Jewish respondents likely to worry about being harassed for their religion, survey shows.