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Dear Friends,
It has been a heart wrenching few weeks as our community continues to collectively mourn the ruthless murders of six hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th. May their memories always be a blessing. I can’t believe it’s almost been one year since Hamas’ brutal attacks in Israel on October 7th and hostages, both alive and dead, are still being held. ADL will continue to do all it can to bring everyone home and ensure the safety of Jews wherever they may live.
With schools starting up again, we’re already seeing the toll of antisemitism. As the year began,
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Montgomery County Public Schools were subjected to antisemitic graffiti . At the collegiate level,
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we commend the University of Maryland administration’s recent reversal disallowing the University’s SJP chapter and others from demonstrating on October 7th. Similarly,
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George Washington University upheld the suspensions of SJP and JVP on campus for the Fall semester.
Outside of the educational sphere,
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I was honored to join Virginia Governor Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares in Richmond for the signing of
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HB 18 and
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SB 7 , which moves to expand criminal penalties under the hate crime laws against bigotry by ensuring that ethnicity is recognized among the protected classes. Being a part of moments like this makes me proud of ADL’s involvement in advocacy work at the local, state, and federal level.
As we reflect on these accomplishments, there is a bittersweet feeling amongst us all. For many, every day since 10/7 has been plagued by a feeling of grief and heartache as we wait for the hostages to be released. Amongst these feelings, however, also exists the profound pride around the work we do. We won’t stop until our mission is fulfilled: to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.
As always, thank you for your support and I encourage you to read more about our ongoing efforts in the region as well as upcoming events.
Best,
Meredith R. Weisel
ADL Washington, D.C. Regional Director
incident spotlight
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Nazi propaganda disguised as children's literature distributed through Little Free Libraries all over Charlotte, NC
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MCPS school subject to antisemitic graffiti
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Suspected hate crime outside a Shake Shack in D.C.
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Antisemitic graffiti found outside of Bethesda Elementary School
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Fire outside of Jewish Museum in Maryland
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impact in the community
ADL D.C. continuously does work on the ground to serve our communities. Through robust educational programs, speaking engagements, and advocacy, we empower the region to challenge hate, bias, bigotry, and extremism.
- ADL Washington, D.C. is so excited to be welcoming our No Place for Hate schools for the 2024-2025 school year. New and returning schools are committing themselves to making their schools safe, equitable and inclusive for all students, and we could not be more thrilled to be supporting them in this work. More information on
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No Place for Hate
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- Earlier this week, ADL D.C. hosted a webinar on Navigating Antisemitism and Supporting Students as we approach the new school year. Be sure to check our
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landing page of resources on navigating antisemitism in K-12 spaces during these difficult times.
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11 Ways to Go Back to School with Anti-bias Education
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Discussing the Israel-Hamas War with Young People
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What is Online Hate and Harassment
- New Lesson Plan:
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Online Hate and Harassment and What We Can Do About it
- NPFH Back-to-School Kickoff & Author Read Aloud on Tuesday, Oct. 15 (1pm ET). The virtual event will feature authors
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Kathryn Otoshi and
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Trudy Ludwig , who will read from their books and the event also include student co-moderators, info about NPFH for schools that want to learn more, and book giveaways.
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Register for the program here.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Ideas for Educators
national reports
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Free Legal Protection Helpline for College Students Received Requests Concerning 650+ Antisemitic Incidents on Campus
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ADL Finds Many Social Media Platforms Are Not Fully Complying with Newly Mandated Transparency Reporting
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Lawsuit Uncovers Antisemitic Intent Within Santa Ana Unified School District
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ADL To Honor Music Industry Legend Scooter Braun for his Leading Role in Bringing the Nova Music Festival Exhibition to U.S. Audiences
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Far-Right UK Riots Blamed on Israel by Conspiracy Theorists
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Targeting Hillel, Antisemites and Anti-Israel Activists Push to Undermine Jewish Life on Campus
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ADL and Reddit Help Moderators Confronted with Antisemitism
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- ADL Washington, D.C. is honored to be joining the Baltimore Israel Coalition at others at Beth El Congregation on the one-year anniversary of the attacks in Israel on October 7. As we remember the lives lost, honor survivors and heroes, affirm our solidarity and hope for the future of the Jewish people. Am Yisrael Chai.
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- ADL Washington, D.C. is proud to be a sponsor for the Jewish Community Center of Richmond's Community Commemoration of October 7th event, being held from 6:00-8:00pm on Monday, October 7th, 2024.
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- This October 7th, join thousands from across the Jewish community in Washington, D.C. to commemorate one year since our world changed forever. Gather with us in grief, solace, and healing for an evening hosted by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Washington Board of Rabbis.
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Register by October 6 by clicking here.
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- The Interfaith Council of Washington (IFC) annual Unity Walk is a public demonstration of love and support for all who live in our region. Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship and spiritual centers in upper Northwest DC to learn about and experience diverse faith traditions. There will be new opportunities to engage through teen dialogues, family activities, dance and drumming workshops, and more! Come by yourself or bring friends to celebrate the wonderful diversity that exists in our region.
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Register here.
Combating Antisemitism
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Tell Your Governor to Fight Antisemitism
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Urge Congress to Pass Countering Antisemitism Act
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Thank Congress for Protecting Jewish Communities from Hate Protecting Students
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Demand University Leaders to Combat Antisemitism
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Tell the Department of Education to Protect Jewish Students
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Tell Our School Board to Keep Schools Safe from Hate
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Help Pass Protecting Students on Campus Act
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Tell Congress to Protect Jewish Students
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Thank President Biden for Taking a Stand Against Campus Antisemitism Stopping Hate and Extremism
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Tell Congress to Protect Our Communities from Cyber Harassment
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Tell Congress to Improve Hate Crime Reporting
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Support Creation of a National Domestic Terrorism Director
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Make Social Media Data on Hate Accessible to the Public Addressing October 7th
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Support American October 7th Terror Victims
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Urge Congress to Condemn October 7th Sexual Violence Miscellaneous Items
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Urge Wikipedia's Board to Take Action: ADL Being Silenced on Wikipedia is Wrong
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Tell Congress to Establish a Smithsonian Museum Dedicated to American Jewish Life
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