Even though he has not been the direct victim of antisemitism, Cooper says he was disturbed that “all these things are happening around my community,” including the burning of a rabbi’s house.

John, Cooper’s efforts show he understands that hate against one is hate against all.

I hope you do too.

Because ADL’s year-end fundraising campaign is underway. And we deeply appreciate your support.

ADL’s Audit of Antisemitic Incidents found there were 3,697 hateful antisemitic incidents in 2022, including assaults, harassment and vandalism.

And since the Hamas terrorists’ attack in Israel on October 7, the level of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. has skyrocketed 337% over the same period last year, with more than 2,000 incidents reported to ADL.

Cooper Katzman’s journey is a call to action for all of us to do something about this crisis.

Make a powerful difference with your first year-end gift.

Cooper’s strenuous eight-day journey was a meaningful way to highlight the horrors of antisemitism and hate and honor the people who have fallen victim to its evils.

John, you don’t have to walk 275 miles to support ADL. Make your first year-end gift here.

With deepest gratitude,

Frederic L. Bloch

Chief Growth Officer

ADL