|
View in browser
|
|
Neighbors and Colleagues,
Your team at ADL D.C. worked hard this month to address several critical local issues, including the horrendous protest last week in Union Station and divisive efforts underway to pressure Alexandria City Council to pass a BDS resolution. In November alone, we met with Jewish leaders in Richmond, presented at national conferences, distributed reports to dozens of superintendents, and conducted media interviews, helping protect our community from all forms of hate and harassment.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg in our strategy combating antisemitism. Your support is critical - as we move into the next calendar year, you can expect your priorities represented in our actions. We have a lot of work to do and need you in these challenging times.
This Thanksgiving, the team and I are grateful for you and our growing community of upstanders and allies. Please read our comprehensive newsletter below for more updates from your ADL D.C. team.
Best wishes,
Tali | |
|
|
A Successful 2025 In Concert Against Hate
We are grateful to all who attended the 31st Annual ADL In Concert Against Hate at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. on November 10. Hundreds of guests gathered to honor four incredible individuals who demonstrate extraordinary bravery in the face of hatred. Read their stories here. | | | |
|
Short Dialogues with AI Reduce Belief in Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories
An ADL-sponsored team of researchers found that a brief conversation with an experimental AI debunking tool has the potential to reduce antisemitic conspiracy beliefs by 16% and improve attitudes toward Jews among initially unfavorable participants by 25%. The experimental chatbot provided factual information and evidence-based counter arguments to antisemitic rhetoric.
Could this be a solution to curbing antisemitism in AI? | | | |
|
|
Get Your Early Bird Tickets for Never is Now 2026!
Join us on March 16-17, 2026 in NYC for the World’s Largest Summit on Antisemitism and Hate. Never is Now is ADL's signature annual event that brings together global leaders, experts, academics, business leaders, journalists, and distinguished thought leaders to address contemporary antisemitism and explore innovative strategies to combat it. Get your Early Bird pricing TODAY! | | | |
|
Report Exposes Systemic Failures to Protect Jewish Members Across 20 Academic Organizations
20 major U.S.-based professional academic associations show systemic antisemitism and wide-range exclusion of Jewish members. 42% of Jewish faculty members report feeling unwelcome because they are Jewish or perceived Zionist. See what ADL CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt had to say about it.
| | | |
|
|
Released Hostages Testify to Sexual and Physical Abuse Witnessed while in Hamas Captivity
Content Warning: This content contains graphic and distressing descriptions.
Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel testified before the United Nations, sharing stories of the horrific sexual and physical abuse they witnessed while in captivity. This is yet another testimony to the horrific fact that Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon on October 7th and against the hostages. You can watch their testimonies here. | | | |
|
Keep BDS Out of Alexandria, Virginia
ADL D.C., together with AJC and JCRC of Greater D.C., successfully completed a campaign to engage the community. Over 1,200 emails were sent to the Alexandria City Council, urging them to reject calls to join the BDS movement. With your help, voices connected to Alexandria—whether through residence, work, worship, or business—were heard. | | |
|
|
|
ADL D.C. Efforts in Our Community
This month, ADL D.C. staff discussed combating antisemitism with residents at a local retirement center. Together, we explored how ancient hatreds against the Jewish people evolve over time and equipped attendees with tools to have meaningful conversations across generations. | | | |
|
📅 December 2 | 🕑 4 PM EST | The "Final Solution" in the East
The “Holocaust by Bullets” was the method used for the mass murder of Jews and Roma across Eastern Europe, distinct from the approaches in the West. In this webinar, Ewa Schaller, Education Coordinator at American Friends of Yahad – In Unum, will explore the history of these mass shootings and explain the organization’s investigative methods, while sharing practical classroom resources for teaching this often-overlooked chapter of the Holocaust.
Register here.
📅 December 4 | 🕑 4:00 PM EST | Through Their Eyes: Photographs as Primary Sources in Holocaust Education
Photographs capture more than a moment in time; they serve as critical primary sources that you can use in the classroom to foster critical thinking and confront Holocaust denial. Dr. Catherine Clark, USC Shoah Foundation's Senior Director of Programs, focuses her scholarly work on the relationship between history and images. In this informative webinar, she will equip you with practical strategies to teach your students to analyze photographs, constructive historical narratives, and engage with the Holocaust in ways that foster historical literacy and compassionate understanding.
Register here.
📅 December 10 | 🕑 4:00 PM EST | Hidden Lives: Stories from Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Join Echoes & Reflections and ADL for a special webinar marking the release of the Hidden Child Foundation’s new book, Hidden Lives: Stories from Child Survivors of the Holocaust. This program will feature powerful reflections from Holocaust survivors Rachelle Goldstein, Cordula Hahn, Dr. Robert Krell, and Abe Foxman, each sharing their experiences as hidden children during the Holocaust and the lasting impact on their lives. Moderated by Echoes & Reflections Project Director Jennifer Goss, the discussion will explore themes of memory, resilience, and the importance of passing these stories on to future generations. U.S.-based webinar attendees will receive a free copy of
Hidden Lives: Stories from Child Survivors of the Holocaust. Register here.
📅 December 16 | 🕑 3:00 PM EST | Hidden Lives: Stories from Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Join Yad Vashem educator Yael Eaglstein for an immersive virtual tour of specific galleries of the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem related to liberation and the end of World War II. The tour will include artifacts, photographs and other treasures in the Museum. Register here. | |
|
🤖 40% Success Rate: How Extremists Are Using Your Favorite AI Tools Right Now | |
|
A new ADL study reveals that major AI video generators (including tools from Google, OpenAI, and Hedra) produced antisemitic and extremist content at least 40% of the time
when tested with hateful prompts, despite existing safeguards meant to prevent such outputs. The platforms generated disturbing videos depicting antisemitic conspiracy theories like "weather control" machines operated by Jewish individuals, references to violent extremist networks, and even cartoon-style content promoting groups known for exploiting minors. While OpenAI's newest Sora 2 model showed the best content moderation by refusing 60% of problematic prompts, the original Sora 1 refused none, raising serious concerns about how these increasingly sophisticated and user-friendly tools could be weaponized to spread hate and recruit young people to extremist ideologies. But
what specific steps can tech companies realistically take to stay ahead of bad actors who constantly evolve their tactics to bypass content filters? Read more here. | |
|
📢 ADL Legal Action Network | |
|
As America's leading anti-hate organization, ADL has just launched the groundbreaking ADL Legal Action Network,
an exponential leap in fighting antisemitism that mobilizes over 40 top law firms and 40,000+ attorneys to protect the Jewish community. This free national rapid-response system, powered by Gibson Dunn and supported by prestigious firms like Cooley, Covington & Burling, and Morgan Lewis, ensures no victim of antisemitism stands alone. ADL's proven legal team protects Jewish rights across all spaces, from schools to businesses to political environments, all while representing October 7th victims and holding antisemites accountable in court.
Click here to get started. | |
|
🔍 House Launches Nationwide Investigation into K-12 Antisemitism, ADL Responds | |
|
ADL has welcomed the House Committee on Education & the Workforce's announcement of a nationwide investigation into antisemitism in K-12 schools—and the findings are shocking
. ADL CEO & National Director Jonathan Greenblatt praised the initiative as a critical step in addressing what he called "the rising tide" of antisemitic harassment facing Jewish students across America. A December 2024 survey revealed a staggering reality: 71% of Jewish parents reported their child had experienced an antisemitic incident at school.
Even more alarming, ADL's Audit of Antisemitic Incidents documented over 1,000 incidents in K-12 schools in 2023 alone, with antisemitic incidents surging by more than 400 percent since 2020. As this crisis continues to escalate in classrooms nationwide, ADL has committed to working with federal investigators to push for sweeping reforms. | |
WANT ADL TO SPEAK AT YOUR CONGREGATION, WORKPLACE, SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY GATHERING? | |
|
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding, spark meaningful dialogue, or equip your audience with tools to combat hate, our team offers impactful presentations and interactive trainings tailored to your needs. We cover a range of topics including antisemitism, extremism, hate crimes, allyship, and strategies for building inclusive and respectful communities. Our speakers bring both expertise and passion, creating an engaging and thought-provoking experience for participants of all ages and backgrounds.
To request a speaker, please fill out our Speaker Request Form, and a member of our team will follow up with you promptly to discuss the details and next steps. We look forward to partnering with you to create a safer, more inclusive environment for all. | |
|
Combating Antisemitism Online | |
|
|
|
|
|
