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Today is Yom HaShoah, a day to immerse ourselves in remembrance. It is a solemn day on which we commemorate the 6 million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust. Each and every one had a name and a story. Now it is our job to ensure their stories are never forgotten.
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REPORT: Antisemitism in America
On Tuesday, ADL released our latest annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. The data is appalling. Incidents — harassment, vandalism and assault — soared to an average of over an incident an hour, seven days a week. 9,354 incidents in all, with incidents in every state and the District of Columbia.
So what’s next? The ADL community will continue to speak out. We will monitor and disrupt hate. We will work with law enforcement. We will press government and schools for support.
Get Informed; Take Action
ADL hosted a briefing to dive into the Audit and the state of hate in the U.S. earlier this week with our CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, SVP for Counter-Extremism and Intelligence Oren Segal and Senior Antisemitic Incident Specialist Rachel Sass.
Oren shared chilling examples of incidents, from bomb threats in synagogues to harassment in businesses and on campus. Rachel noted how in 2024, campuses became epicenters of antisemitic activity and Jonathan vowed that “we will not relent and we will not step back” in addressing the scourge of antisemitism. We hope you will watch the recording and share it widely.
As a first way to take action, please take a moment to call on your Governor to fight antisemitism today.
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Virtual Maps Based on Real Mass Violence:
Roblox is one of the most popular online gaming platforms for children and teens, drawing millions of gamers worldwide on a daily basis. ADL researchers have uncovered a disturbing subculture on Roblox that centers around mass violence. A group called Active Shooter Studios (A.S.S.) has gained notoriety for creating Roblox maps that replicate real-life mass shootings. Because such games recreate extremist-related mass shootings — such as the 2022 Buffalo attack where the killer allegedly embraced the virulently racist and antisemitic “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory — they may also serve as a gateway to extremist content.
Read the ADL report on “The Dark Side of Roblox.”
EVENT: Antisemitism in K-12 Schools and Tools to Address It:
The newest findings from ADL’s Audit on Antisemitic Incidents reveal that antisemitism remains a pressing issue within K-12 schools, profoundly affecting students and the overall school environment. Educators and school leaders play a crucial role in tackling this challenge, so we invite you to this ADL online event on April 28 to provide you with guidance and practical tools. REGISTER NOW.
NEW EDITION: Tune in to Chai-er Ed:
There's a fascinating new edition of ADL’s campus podcast, Chai-er Ed. This week, hear from Harrison Romero at the University of Pittsburgh. Harrison explains how discovering a robust Jewish community on campus wasn’t something he expected, but it became something he embraced. Finding community, building relationships and taking on leadership roles is what has kept him and his friends empowered and supported during dark times on campus. Listen here and on other podcast platforms.
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Analyzing Symbols of Hate: This month, ADL’s Law Enforcement team welcomed hundreds of law enforcement officials from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to an online event: “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Extremist Symbology and Imagery.”
Our experts walked these law-enforcement officials through the ways in which extremists use hate symbols to identify themselves and communicate their hateful messages. ADL publishes the authoritative “Hate on Display” Hate Symbols Database online, showing symbols used by these individuals and groups. The feedback from the event was outstanding, with 93% of the attendees who responded saying that they’d use ADL information in their work against extremism.
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Speak up now with ADL! Urge Your Senators to Pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act.
With campus incidents comprising 18% of all antisemitic incidents reported in 2024, according to ADL's latest audit data, we need to ensure that antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus is addressed effectively. This ADL-supported legislation will help.
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