Dear John,

Our hearts are heavy with the tragic events unfolding in Israel. We at ADL are working around the clock in support of the State of Israel and to ensure the safety of Jews around the world. On October 30, when we gather at the Kennedy Center for the ADL In Concert Against Hate, we will reaffirm our resolve to stand up and speak out against hate. ADL in Concert Against Hate previously announced the first honoree, Holocaust education advocate Kim Klett, and musical performer Micaela Diamond. Today, ADL is thrilled to announce the next inspiring honorees and the talented, exciting performers who will introduce you to these real-life heroes and celebrate their extraordinary acts of courage through storytelling and song.

We hope you will join us as we honor these individuals who together demonstrate that we all have a role to play in stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment to all.

Announcing the second honorees and more performers at the 29th Annual ADL in Concert Against Hate:

Growing up in New Jersey as the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Aron Goodman was stunned to learn how few of his peers in high school knew about the Holocaust. So he set out to fill this void by filming and posting to TikTok videos of his grandmother, Tova Friedman,  talking about her experiences. Their more than 150 videos have been viewed at least 80 million times across the globe. By meeting young adults where they are, they are teaching viewers about the Holocaust, antisemitism and the need for cultural understanding. For Friedman, who also co-wrote a memoir, “The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival and Hope,” this fits her mission to make sure Holocaust victims aren’t forgotten. And for her grandson, now a college student, this project is just one way he’s shown his commitment to Holocaust education. Together, they are a force for good on this journey toward justice – enlightening millions, one social media post at a time.  

Joining us on this journey will be Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winning actress Julianna Margulies. She first rose to prominence as an original member of the medical drama “ER” and gained further recognition as the star and producer of CBS’s “The Good Wife.” Her other television credits include “Billions,” “The Hot Zone” and “The Sopranos.” Margulies currently stars in the third season of “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+. Among her many turns on the silver screen, Margulies has appeared in films such as City Island, The Darwin Awards and Snakes on a Plane. In 2021, Margulies added author to her credits by publishing her autobiography, "Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life." The book tells the story of her unconventional upbringing and how it shaped her path as an adult.
 

Our evening of celebration will also include Tovah Feldshuh, actress, playwright, singer and longtime Broadway star. She’s earned four Tony Award nominations for her roles in “Yentl,” “Saravá,” “Lend Me a Tenor” and “Golda’s Balcony,” which became the longest-running one-woman show in Broadway history and was also turned into a highly acclaimed film. In addition to playing Prime Minister Golda Meir, Feldshuh has portrayed Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to sold-out houses. On television, Ms. Feldshuh earned 2 Emmy nominations for her work in NBC's miniseries "Holocaust" and "Law & Order." Her film credits include “Kissing Jessica Stein,” “A Walk on the Moon” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Her memoir, "Lilyville: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I’ve Played" was #1 in Parent-Child Relationships on Amazon. She just finished celebrating her 50th year on Broadway starring as Rosie Brice in the revival of “Funny Girl.” In gratitude, she founded the Feldshuh Fund for Women's Health for early detection of all reproductive cancers for women in the entertainment community.
 

Anthony Rosenthal began acting at 9 in “Oliver!” at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, before playing Les in the national tour of “Newsies,” which took him to the East Coast. Since that move, he’s performed on a multitude of stages, including Paper Mill Playhouse, Radio City Music Hall and Town Hall Theater. On Broadway, he appeared in the 2016 revival of “Falsettos” and most recently in Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning “Leopoldstadt.” He’s also made appearances on PBS, NBC, FX and SiriusXM.  

The in-person night of music, community and celebration will feature the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Emil De Cou, along with other can’t-miss performances from acclaimed stars to be announced in the coming days.

For more information about the ADL Concert and to purchase tickets, please visit concertagainsthate.org. We hope to see you on October 30!