President Biden on Tuesday condemned a “ferocious surge of antisemitism” in the United States following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel and said people were already forgetting the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. ADL and other Jewish groups are growing concerned university leaders are conceding too much to anti-Israel protestors as they continue to wreak havoc on campuses across the country. School officials from California, New York and Maryland testified before a House Education and the Workforce subcommittee on Wednesday to address a streak of hateful rhetoric in K-12 schools that’s intensified during the Israel-Hamas conflict.  

Read on for more on these headlines, news you can use to fight hate and the latest info about ADL from around the country. 

For American Jews, Biden’s Speech on Antisemitism Offers Recognition and Healing 

“President Biden, standing in front of six candles symbolizing the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust, delivered on Tuesday the strongest condemnation of antisemitism by any sitting American president. For Jews monitoring a spike in hate crimes and instances of antisemitic rhetoric amid pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Mr. Biden’s speech at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at the Capitol was both fiercely necessary and fiercely appreciated.” The New York Times:  FULL STORY  

+WATCH: ADL CEO Discusses Biden's Latest Comments About Violent Protests on Campus on MSNBC/Morning Joe 

+ADL Tweet:  Help us remember the 6 million lives lost in the Holocaust. With the rise of misinformation, we must #SpotLiesSpreadFacts. Featuring TikTok creators like Ellie Zeiler, @EitanBernath & @MontanaTucker, our initiative aims to combat Holocaust denial. #NeverForget http://spotliesspreadfacts.org 

Jewish leaders worry that university presidents are appeasing anti-Israel protesters — at any cost 

“As universities around the country strike various deals with anti-Israel protesters to quell the turmoil on college campuses — including giving protesters a seat at the table regarding investment decisions — Jewish leaders fear that even these largely symbolic concessions could further poison the atmosphere for Jewish students.”  Jewish Insider : FULL STORY  

+ADL Tweet:  A new poll by @Generation_Lab shows that only a small percentage of college students have actually participated in campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas war — and the majority of those polled oppose the tactics being used by anti-Israel protestors. 

+ADL Resource: What To Do If You’re Concerned About Anti-Zionist 

Commencement Disruptions

High school students join Gaza protests and Congress is watching 

“It's not just colleges: Across the U.S., high school students have been protesting the war in Gaza — and Congress is paying attention. 

Why it matters: Young people under the age of 18 have been organizing demonstrations, sit-ins and walkouts at their schools, where the academic year typically extends into June." AXIOS  FULL STORY 

+ADL Press Release: U.S. Department of Education Opens Investigation into Anti-Semitism at Berkeley K-12 Public Schools 

• With commencement ceremonies around the corner, it’s critical that colleges & universities take action to prevent disruptions and ensure the safety of students & their families, especially given the recent antisemitic activity taking place on US campuses: 

• As @RepJahanaHayes shared, our research shows that Holocaust education remains an integral aspect of countering antisemitism and prejudice. As antisemitism rises, we must teach the next generation about the horrors of the Holocaust.  

• ADL was honored to have participated in the 3rd European Conference on Antisemitism in Vienna, with @_MarinaRos presenting ADL data on the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents in the US & around the world 

• 'Truly a mistake': Hampton school apologizes for 'River to the Sea' concert theme (Portsmouth Herald)  

• Arizona senator charged with 9 felonies uses state video studio to be a guest on antisemitic podcast (NBC Arizona) 

•  Emerson urging Suffolk DA to not charge pro-Palestinian protesters ‘rewards their disruptive conduct,’ ADL leader says (Boston Herald) 

• Antisemitism surging worldwide since Oct. 7 attack: Report (The Hill)  

• ADL Blasts Emerson College for Bailing Out Pro-Hamas Protesters (The Algemeiner)  

• Federal Grant Fund for Security at Houses of Worship Boosted by $400 Million (National Catholic Register)  

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  Great Read of the Week: Mitch Albom: Let's be clear on what these campus protests are really about