Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

Jewish leaders urge Congress action on antisemitism

Advocates from communities hit by violent incidents call for increased security funding and new legislation to protect synagogues and faith institutions across the US.

ADL report reveals:

Alarming proliferation in antisemitism and extremism on Instagram

With less content moderation, white supremacist networks, terror group supporters, and Nazi merchandise vendors thrive on Instagram; enforcement testing shows 93 percent of reported extremist content goes unremoved.

ADL: First-ever gaming leaderboard evaluates antisemitism efforts

Anti-Defamation League assesses leading video game companies on policies and in-game safety features; Grand Theft Auto Online and Call of Duty among top performers.

ADL calls Kanye West’s apology ‘long overdue’ but insufficient

Anti-Defamation League issues a cool response to Kanye West’s apology, saying it doesn’t erase his long record of antisemitism and stressing that real change requires ending such behavior.

'Part of the problem'

Top NYC rabbi condemns Mamdani’s antisemitic appointees

Rabbi Marc Schneier denounces NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after an ADL report revealed over 20% of his appointees hold antisemitic views, accusing Mamdani of fueling hatred against Israel.

ADL:

Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

ADL details antisemitic remarks, extremist ties, and vetting concerns surrounding key transition appointments.

Mamdani appointee resigns over antisemitic social media posts

Catherine Almonte Da Costa, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's appointee as New York's director of appointments after posts about 'money hungry Jews' resurfaced.

Jewish groups criticize:

Antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in DC

Jewish groups condemn a grotesque anti-Israel protest at Union Station in DC which echoed an ages-old antisemitic blood libel. The display featured fake blood, organs, and leaders portrayed as drinking Gazans’ blood.

ADL's Israel Director:

'After elections Jews are less safe in NYC'

Carole Nuriel, Director of the Anti‑Defamation League’s Israel office talks about the monitoring mechanism established to ensure that Mayor Mamdani does not harm any Jew.

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani responded to the ADL’s “Mamdani Monitor,” pledging to fight antisemitism while questioning the integrity of ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

Mamdani Monitor:

ADL to scrutinize NYC Mayor-elect’s policies

Citing record-high antisemitic incidents, the ADL launched a multi-pronged effort to monitor Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration and protect NYC’s Jewish community.

Open-source AI easily manipulated to generate antisemitic content

Study finds alarming gaps in safety guardrails across popular open-source Large Language Models, new ADL research shows.

Nationwide:

ADL launches pro bono legal network to fight antisemitism

ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases.

Study finds more than half of US Jews experienced antisemitism

A new ADL-Jewish Federations of North America study finds 1/3 of American Jews witnessed an incident of actual or threatened antisemitic violence in the past year; and believe it to be a normal Jewish experience.

At the ADL, liberalism has trumped loyalty

Today, Jewish safety depends on strength. Jewish survival depends on sovereignty. And Jewish dignity depends on the refusal to be defined by others. The reborn State of Israel is the embodiment of that principle. Charlie Kirk knew that.The ADL does not. Opinion.

TPUSA named 'extremist' by ADL, sparks fierce online reactions

The decision has triggered condemnation from high-profile figures including Elon Musk, who labeled the ADL a 'hate group' over what he called a mischaracterization.

ADL files lawsuit against 8 terror groups tied to Oct. 7 attacks

ADL files lawsuit for families of Oct. 7 victims, suing Hamas, PIJ, PFLP, Hezbollah and six other groups under the FSIA and the Anti-Terrorism Act, seeking seek compensation, punitive damages.

Worldwide survey:

78% of Jewish students hide religious identity on campus

More than 80% of Jewish students worldwide hide their Zionist identity, while one in five know Jewish peers who were physically assaulted on campus this past year.

US Jewish groups urge synagogues: Apply for security grants

Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms.

US House probes teachers' union for spreading antisemitism

US House committee investigating the National Education Association (NEA) for alleged antisemitism, citing the union's anti-Israel handbook and controversial ADL boycott vote.

ADL:

Significant gaps in state-level efforts to combat antisemitism

First-of-its-kind Jewish Policy Index scores all 50 states on legislation, educational efforts, and protections aimed at combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish communities.

FBI: Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record high in 2024

The FBI reports a record 1,938 anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, up 5.8% from 2023. ADL says the rise reflects Jews' lived reality since the October 7 Hamas-led massacre.

Over recognition of 'Palestine':

US Jewish groups reject meeting with French minister

Seven major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition.’

NEA vs. ADL:

The Anti Defamation League missed the chance to speak up in 2005

The ADL lost the fight against antisemitism way before the National Education Association vote ousting its Holocaust material. Eventually, it politicized antisemitism and used its power to support progressives. A personal testimony.

Disturbing:

One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

ADL poll finds widespread conspiracy beliefs, generational divides, and bipartisan concern amid calls for urgent action against antisemitism in the US.

Largest teacher's union in US cuts ties with ADL

Jewish teachers warn of exclusionary message sent by National Education Association's vote to stop teaching material provided by antisemitism watchdog the Anti-Defamation League.

AI gone rogue:

Grok chatbot generates blatantly antisemitic content

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot generates numerous antisemitic social media posts following a recent update, including praising Hitler and promoting Jewish stereotypes. Anti-Defamation League condemns the content as "irresponsible, dangerous, and antisemitic".

NYC mayoral candidate's plan to prevent antisemitic crimes

New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer says he plans to partner with the ADL in a plan to prevent antisemitic incidents before they occur.

ADL: DC Jewish Museum murders signal rising antisemitism

Greenblatt: 'Murder of Jewish victims in DC is a wake-up call amid unprecedented surge in hate crimes.'

80 years after WWII

7 largest Jewish communities report unprecedented antisemitism

On 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, new J7 report unveils dramatic surge in antisemitic incidents in seven largest Jewish communities outside Israel, driven by fallout from Oct. 7 atrocities.

Members of Congress call on Wikipedia to curb its antisemitism

A bipartisan letter to Wikimedia CEO Maryana Iskander seeks answers on how it will prevent antisemitism and pro-terrorist content from infiltrating Wikipedia pages.

ADL:

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media

Phoenix Ikner, 20, may have looked up 'scientific racism, an idea that underlaid Nazi antisemitism, as well as 'national confederate flag,' ADL says.

ADL:

Growth in antisemitism in US fueled by anti-Zionism

Annual Anti-Defamation League Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2024 find for 1st time ever a majority of incidents were related to Israel or Zionism, antisemitic incidents rose 5% over 2023.

ADL confirms:

Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference

Anti-Defamation League announces CEO Jonathan Greenblatt will not attend Israeli antisemitism conference due to presence of 'recently announced participants.'

ADL report uncovers widespread anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia

A new investigation by the ADL reveals coordinated efforts to manipulate Wikipedia content, spreading antisemitic and anti-Israel bias.

Rashida Tlaib slams university head for ties to ADL

'Squad' member University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono of supporting an "extremist" and "racist" organization in attack on Ono and the Anti-Defamation League.

David Schwimmer:

‘Stand up, speak up against antisemitism’

David Schwimmer rallies Hollywood to stand against Jewish hate: ‘Nobody’s asking you to solve the conflict in the Middle East.'

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Gal Gadot declares: ‘My name is Gal, and I am Jewish’

As antisemitism rises around the globe, actress Gal Gadot stands up: 'I am proud to be Jewish and proud to be an Israeli. We will not put up with Jew-hatred anymore.'

ADL: Many schools still failing to protect Jewish students

Some schools improved in protecting Jewish students while many still failing, ADL’s Campus Report Card finds.

ADL adds pro-Israel group to 'extremism' database

Right-wing Zionist group Betar wars with ADL after being added to its extremism database.

Survey in the US:

83% of Jewish students experienced antisemitism

A new ADL survey found that the large majority of US Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism, 41% felt a need to hide their religious identity.

AOC accused of "Jewsplaining" to ADL over Elon Musk gesture

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and journalist Mehdi Hassan accused of attempting to dictate to Jews what antisemitism is after they attacked the ADL's comment that Elon Musk did not make a Nazi salute.

New survey reveals:

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

Antisemitism in USA:

Jewish businesses vandalized in Pico-Robertson, LA

Another night of broken glass for Jewish businesses in Pico Robertson, the most heavily Jewish neighborhood in America outside of New York. Local residents say attacks have made them prouder to be Jewish and refuse to be intimidated.

ADL:

Death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar truly is ‘justice served’

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt welcomes death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar, but stresses, 'We cannot celebrate because there are too many in America, Europe and around the world who seem prepared to carry on Sinwar’s legacy.'

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.

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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.