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Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 14 Nov

Leading Jewish groups, including the ADL and AIPAC, are backing a controversial U.S. bill that could enable the Treasury Department to strip nonprofits of tax-exempt status based on suspicion of supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas, without requiring evidence.

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Trump picks Matt Gaetz, who called ADL ‘racist’ and invited Holocaust denier to SOTU, for attorney general

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general, sparking controversy due to Gaetz's history of engaging with antisemitic conspiracy theories and figures.

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Demonstrators with Nazi flags target a Michigan production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 12 Nov

A small group of demonstrators with Nazi flags disrupted a rural Michigan community theater production of "The Diary of Anne Frank," provoking condemnation from community and political leaders.

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US Jewish community was unprepared for antisemitism avalanche

Israel: State of a Nation · 11 Nov

In a conversation with Eylon Levy, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt discusses how the American Jewish community has been caught off guard by a significant surge in antisemitism.

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Even New Zealand is seeing a rise in antisemitism

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Nov

Antisemitism, historically a concern in many regions globally, is seeing an unsettling rise even in countries less traditionally associated with this issue, such as New Zealand.

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connection between protestors dehumanizing people in Israel and Hamas butchering people in Israel

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Nov

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses with Eylon Levy the alarming link between international protests that dehumanize Israelis and the violent actions of Hamas towards civilians in Israel.

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How bad is antisemitism in Europe? Amsterdam 'pogrom' follows rising hostility

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 8 Nov

Rising antisemitism in Europe has reached alarming levels, with recent violent events in Amsterdam being described as a modern-day pogrom.

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The ideology of antisemitism is so overwhelming that it reduces Jews to objects

Israel: State of a Nation · 8 Nov

In a discussion with Eylon Levy, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt elaborates on the pervasive nature of antisemitism, emphasizing how this ideology diminishes Jews to the status of objects within society.

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When the level of antisemitism starts to rise, people make excuses for why it should be ignored

Israel: State of a Nation · 8 Nov

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses a common social phenomenon where rising antisemitism is often minimized or rationalized until it reaches a perilous level that becomes uncontrollable.

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Jonathan Greenblatt discusses journalists who write their data from Gaza Hamas Ministry of Health

Israel: State of a Nation · 7 Nov

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), speaks with Eylon Levy about the importance of transparency in reporting data from conflict zones like Gaza.

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Unprecedented Antisemitism | Jonathan Greenblatt on Jew Hatred in America

Israel: State of a Nation · 3 Nov

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism across the United States, particularly after October 7, 2023.

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Interview | Ira M. Sheskin Surveys Jewish Voters

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 31 Oct

Ira M. Sheskin discusses his latest survey on antisemitism experienced by Jewish Americans, noting increased reports of anti-Jewish incidents since 2020.

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The Other ADLs

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 31 Oct

The episode examines how organizations, notably the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and the Asian American Foundation (TAAF), emulate the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) model to gain influence and legitimacy, while grappling with their own ideological tensions and affiliations with global political movements.

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Former ADL chief Abe Foxman slams group for muted response to Trump’s MSG rally

JTA · 30 Oct

Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticized the organization's current leadership, particularly CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, for not directly condemning Donald Trump's controversial Madison Square Garden rally, which was seen as a display of antisemitism and other bigotries.

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Should outsiders step in to address campus antisemitism? The question is dividing Jews at the U of Washington.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Oct

The University of Washington is grappling with campus antisemitism, sparking debate among its Jewish community about the role of outside organizations in addressing the issue.

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ADL takes flak for failing to tie bigotry at Madison Square Garden rally to Trump

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) faces criticism for its response to a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, which was marked by bigotry and racist remarks against various minority groups.

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Palestinian-owned Oakland cafe features drink named for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 11 Oct

In a controversial move, the Palestinian-owned Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland has introduced a menu item named after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to mark its first anniversary.

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Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Oct

Jewish government officials in North Carolina, including Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and FEMA spokesperson Jaclyn Rothenberg, have been targeted by antisemitic abuse on social media while managing communications for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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Antisemitism hits record high in the U.S.; new report shows most-ever incidents in single year

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Oct

A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals a staggering increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., reaching over 10,000 occurrences since October 7.

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Helpless and horrified: An oral history of 5 Jews in America on Oct. 7, 2023

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 2 Oct

The oral history captures the poignant experiences of five American Jews on October 7, 2023, a day marked by a horrifying Hamas terrorist attack in Israel that claimed around 1,200 lives and took many hostages.

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For American Jews, October 7 changed next to nothing

Jewish Chronicle · 2 Oct

Following the events of October 7, American Jews are confronted with a harsh reality regarding their political alliances and the institutions they trusted for advocacy and protection.

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Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 25 Sep

At a recent gathering of Jewish Republican donors, former President Donald Trump, introduced by Miriam Adelson, addressed issues of antisemitism, promising strong support for Jewish Americans and Israel.

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Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?

Moment in Moment · 25 Sep

The article examines former President Donald Trump's remarks at a Jewish Republican donors' event, where he emphasized his support for Israel and issued a controversial statement about Jewish-American voters.

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Antisemitic incidents jumped 63% in 2023, according to FBI data

Luke Tress in JTA · 23 Sep

FBI data shows a dramatic 63% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in 2023, totaling 1,832 incidents, with Jews—representing only 2.5% of the U.S. population—being the most frequently targeted religious group.

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'Outrageous and dangerous’: Jewish groups blast Trump after he said Jews would bear blame if he loses

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 20 Sep

Former President Donald Trump has been sharply criticized by various American Jewish organizations after suggesting that Jews could be blamed if he loses the upcoming election.

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