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Editor’s Note: The Antisemitism Briefing will come out on Friday rather than on Thursday next week.
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Distortion Is the New Denial: In a powerful op-ed by ADL’s Marina Rosenberg ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, she notes that 17% of respondents to an ADL
global survey believe Holocaust deaths were exaggerated. “Holocaust distortion doesn’t just rewrite the past; it delegitimizes Jewish concerns in the present. When people insist that the numbers have been exaggerated, they are actually making a broader moral claim: that Jews have exaggerated their suffering and that Jewish concerns about antisemitism today are inflated, too.”
Read the full op-ed.
Improvements in the Funding Bill:
Congress has advanced a FY2026 “minibus” appropriations package to fund many of the federal programs most critical to combating antisemitism, Holocaust education, protecting at-risk communities and supporting law enforcement. ADL worked closely with bipartisan partners to preserve essential resources for community security and hate-crime prevention. We welcome the inclusion of report language directing funding to help law enforcement protect at-risk houses of worship, along with continued support for the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program, Community-Based Approaches to Prevent and
Address Hate Crimes and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act grants. The final package represents a meaningful improvement over earlier proposals and maintains core commitments to safety and prevention. ADL will continue to make it clear that combating antisemitism requires sustained investment, coordination and accountability across the federal government. Read more about ADL’s 2026 priorities on the Hill.
Practical Classroom Strategies: Antisemitism on campus doesn’t always show up as overt harassment. It can subtly surface in classroom discussions, course materials or moments when harmful rhetoric is left unchecked.
ADL’s new guide helps faculty recognize those situations and respond with clarity and confidence. By outlining clear expectations, legal responsibilities and practical strategies, the resource supports inclusive classrooms, protects Jewish students and helps ensure that colleges remain places for respectful engagement.
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When students at a Connecticut high school were told by a librarian that Elie Wiesel’s book Night belonged in the fiction section because “the Holocaust never happened,” four Jewish educators turned to ADL for help.
Our Connecticut Regional Office met with the teachers, organized meetings with school administrators and supplied resources on countering antisemitism in education. Their advocacy produced real change: three schools in the district, including the campus where the incident occurred, have now adopted ADL’s No Place for Hate
program, giving students and staff concrete tools to confront bias. What began as a painful instance of Holocaust denial has sparked a growing commitment to education and inclusion across the district. The families are seeing progress too; one of the parents wrote in recently to thank the Connecticut ADL team for “your words of strength and support” in helping them through that challenging time.
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Speak up now with ADL!
Religious communities are forced to spend their limited resources on security measures like cameras, guards and emergency preparedness training instead of focusing on serving their communities. The Senate is considering a funding bill that includes $5 million for the Department of Justice to provide security for synagogues and other religious institutions facing heightened threats. Tell your Senators to vote yes on this much-needed funding.
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📣 Save Your Seat at Never Is Now Before Prices Go Up Jan. 18
On March 16-17, please join us in New York City for ADL’s Never Is Now — the world’s largest summit on antisemitism and hate. This isn’t just another conference. It’s where our community comes together to learn, connect and turn our shared concern into meaningful action.
Whether you’re an advocate, educator, legal professional, student, parent or community leader, you'll find programming designed specifically for you:
- Global Safety & Security
- Advocacy
- Education (CEU credit)
- Litigation
- Student Leadership
- NEW track added: Arts, Media & Technology — addressing the rising antisemitism in these creative and innovative spaces.
Early Bird pricing for a limited time: This is your best opportunity to save at least $150 on every general admission ticket while securing your spot at this vital event.
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