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Dear John,
If you’ve ever felt the fear of facing antisemitism or hate online, you’re not alone.
Nearly two-thirds of the Jews we surveyed last year said they felt less safe online than in the previous year. Many reported avoiding identifying as Jewish on social media altogether.
Tragically, we all too frequently witness how online hate can turn into physical violence — especially when fueled by the rise in extensive prejudice against Jews.
Social media companies continue to cut their content moderation teams, despite promises to increase efforts to curb antisemitism on their platforms.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently announced it will no longer fact check posts made on its platforms. And instead of moderating content, the company will rely on users to report messages containing antisemitism, hate, and misinformation. But a recent ADL Center for Technology and Society report found that Meta took action on virtually zero user reports of antisemitic and hateful content.
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We’ve also seen alarming levels of hate and harassment in online multiplayer gaming. Participants in our recent research reported witnessing racial slurs and disruptive behavior in nearly half of their game sessions.
That’s why ADL needs your immediate support.
Make your gift today and help ADL combat antisemitism and online hate, and their harm to our young people, families and communities.
Your support will help ADL:
- Hold online platforms accountable for hateful activity on their sites
- Demand that these companies implement and fully enforce policies to stop antisemitism and hate, protect victims and combat misinformation
- Urge the government to do more to bring justice to victims of online abuse
Make your contribution today.
ADL will always be there for you, your family and your community, both online and offline.
| Sincerely, |
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| Adam Neufeld |
| Chief Operating Officer |
| ADL |
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