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A weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world.

This Week’s Topline

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Countering Antisemitism Act Introduced in Congress

“This historic bill is the most far-reaching antisemitism initiative ever to be introduced in Congress. We applaud the Countering Antisemitism Act and its efforts to implement the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and make it permanent.”
— Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL National Director and CEO

This week, we are thrilled to welcome the introduction of the Countering Antisemitism Act. ADL led the efforts on the creation of this important bill along with the Co-Chairs of the House and Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism. Its introduction is thanks to the ADL communities’ advocacy efforts and
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we ask for your help in calling on Congress to pass it.

The U.S. Jewish community is facing the worst crisis of antisemitism that we have seen in a generation. The Countering Antisemitism Act offers a smart, innovative whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to combating this hatred and protecting Jews around the country. It will create lasting structures to prioritize the fight against antisemitism, including a domestic National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism and a dedicated Task Force that meets regularly to coordinate efforts to fight antisemitism across agencies.

The act will also promote Holocaust education, address the scourge of antisemitism on college and university campuses across the country, support the life-saving Nonprofit Security Grant Program and more.

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Click here to read more about the new Countering Antisemitism Act and urge your Member of Congress to cosponsor and pass the critical bill.

MAKING GOOD PROGRESS THIS WEEK

A new ADL partnership will provide Masa Israel Journey fellows and alumni with tools to fight back against antisemitism. This partnership will launch at an event in Jerusalem for Masa gap year program fellows, during which ADL will lead sessions to help fellows prepare to combat antisemitism on college campuses. Through this partnership we are empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders to speak up against hate, protecting Jewish communities worldwide.
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Read more about this new antisemitism partnership.

What’s News

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Ohio State Faces Formal Complaint on Allegations of Antisemitic Climate for Jewish Students: ADL, along with partner organizations, has submitted a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights against Ohio State University. The filing alleges that the university has failed to address the severe discrimination and harassment of Jewish and Israeli students following the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, which fostered “a hostile antisemitic environment that is now pervasive” at Ohio State. The complaint was filed jointly by ADL, StandWithUs and the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law. We urge the Department of Education to
investigate these incidents and compel the university to take immediate action.
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Read more about this complaint against Ohio State University.

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Farrakhan’s ‘Absurd Claims’ Against ADL Dismissed: This week, a Federal Court dismissed Louis Farrakhan’s absurd claims against ADL and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, following a $4.8 billion lawsuit brought by Farrakhan last fall. As ADL noted in our response, truth is a defense and no, we will not stop calling out antisemitism wherever and whenever we see it. To mark this victory, please take a moment and read some of the
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appalling comments by Farrakhan, who we believe to be one of America’s most notorious antisemites.
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Click here to read news coverage of this legal victory.

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Alert About Iran-Related Terrorist Threats: In response to Israel’s Foreign Ministry placing Israeli foreign missions around the world on high alert due to potential attacks against Jewish targets by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its terrorist proxies, ADL and the Secure Community Network are urging the American Jewish community to expand its vigilance and preparation to prevent attacks. We also urge law enforcement authorities to be vigilant against any potential threats and act in a proactive way to thwart any potential attacks.
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Read more about these concerns here.

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Take Action Today

Make your voice heard!
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Join the fight against antisemitism with the groundbreaking Countering Antisemitism Act (CAA), which we describe in the feature article above. The CAA is a historic initiative that promises to cement the policies of the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism for the long haul. Your support is vital to keep its essential programs alive in the face of growing threats. Stand with ADL in urging Congress to support the Countering Antisemitism Act, ensuring the federal government's steadfast commitment to combating antisemitism continues into the future.

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Social Spotlights

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@ADL

In the face of rising antisemitism, it’s important that we educate about the history of Jewish people in America. Join us in urging Congress to incorporate the @weitzmanmuseum — a museum dedicated to American Jewish life — into the @Smithsonian Institute.
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‘Take Action’ Link.

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@ADL

We are thrilled that Gov. @GavinNewsom just released the first-ever Golden State Plan to Counter Antisemitism. @ADL is proud to have directly worked with @JPACCalifornia to ensure that Gov. Newsom take action in aftermath of Oct. 7 to address the rise of antisemitism in California. We look forward to continuing our engagement with the Governor to make the Golden State no place for hate.
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Read the full plan here.

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@JGreenblattADL

Inspired by the resilience of @BrynMawrCollege’s Jewish community. It’s difficult to stand up & speak out when your community has been attacked, but it’s important that we continue to do so — that Jewish communities remain visible, and not hide in silence.
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@ ADL’s Incident Tracker

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@ADL_tracker feed of news and developments in antisemitism activities.

We are aware and disgusted by the antisemitic flyers, some referencing ADL, found this morning in Lincoln Park. We are concerned by the presence of an unknown substance with the flyers. We have spoken with @Chicago_Police and thank @AldKnudsen43 for his strong condemnation.

— April 8, 2024
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Seattle (WA) teacher recorded defending Hamas rape and murder, pushed BDS on students.
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— April 8, 2024
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Family of autistic Jewish teen who had a swastika carved into his skin, CCSD (NV) tentatively agree to settle dispute for $350,000.
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— April 8, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO FROM NEVER IS NOW

We were reminded in an extraordinary way at Never Is Now that together we can use our shared values and our shared strength to find the way forward in combatting antisemitism and other forms of hate.

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Help ADL keep the momentum going!
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Watch this one-minute highlights video and then dive into the video recordings of our mainstage sessions and many of the breakouts in a
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playlist posted here for the ADL community. So please view these memorable moments, then share them with your friends and family so the impact of Never Is Now keeps growing.

You can also find an expansive set of resources on the issues discussed at Never Is Now, as well as more ways to connect, engage and take post-event action with ADL on our
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‘Never Is Now Next’ page.

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