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The ongoing crisis in Israel has spurred anti-Israel protests in cities across the U.S. where several cases of antisemitism and support for terror have been on display.
Our Center on Extremism has created a blog to track these incidents as they come in.
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This blog post is the first in a series of three articles that will explore the unique challenges audio content moderation poses for platforms creating audio-focused digital spaces. This first article focuses on the choices around recording audio, and includes recommendations regarding Clubhouse’s current practices around recording. The second will discuss reviewing audio. The third will be on current approaches and models of audio content moderation that have been publicly announced.
Over the weekend of April 17 and 18, ADL was notified of several incidents of antisemitic harassment on the social media platform Clubhouse. Occurrences of antisemitic harassment on the platform were first reported last September, and ongoing problems of safety and inclusion have plagued Clubhouse since
it launched in July 2020 in beta without a means of reporting hate and harassment. However, it later implemented this feature and has been somewhat responsive to antisemitic incidents once reported.
ADL’s Center for Technology and Society has been tracking abuse on Clubhouse closely. As interest in Clubhouse and other audio-focused digital social spaces grows, how prepared are tech companies for the distinct challenges of moderating audio content to fight hate and harassment?
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The findings of a new Pew Center survey released earlier this week, among other findings, indicates that more than nine out of ten American Jews say there is at least “some antisemitism in the U.S.,” and that 75 percent believe there is more antisemitism in the U.S. than there was five years ago. The survey also found that more than half of Jews surveyed say they personally feel less safe as a Jewish person in the U.S. than they did just five years ago.
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The New Independent Fundamental Baptist (New IFB) movement is a loose, growing network of approximately 30 churches in the United States and around the world that promotes hate and bigotry under the guise of religious doctrine. Anti-LGBTQ bigotry and antisemitism are fundamental to New IFB ideology, as demonstrated by the doctrinal statements on their websites and the content of their sermons.
New IFB churches are not affiliated with any mainstream Baptist denomination, and in fact regularly level strong criticisms at certain Christian beliefs and denominations. New IFB pastors themselves have also been the target of criticism from some mainstream Christian pastors and other religious leaders.
Despite various controversies and infighting among New IFB pastors and churches, Pastor Steven Anderson, who jumpstarted the movement in 2005 from his Faithful Word Baptist Church in Arizona, continues to enjoy a prominent role within the New IFB movement.
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ADL Washington, D.C. offers timely information, statements and resources in response to regional and national trending topics via Twitter. Check out the links below to see what we are Tweeting about:
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For over 20 years, No Place for Hate, a student-led K-12 school climate improvement program, has helped build learning communities of inclusivity, respect and equity.
Join us in acknowledging the hard work of students, educators, parents and the entire community by taking over social media with your inspiring stories of allyship and using the hashtag #NoPlaceForHate.
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By Congressional resolution and Presidential proclamation in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month is commemorated in May and is a national month recognizing the history of Jewish contributions to American culture and acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S.
Check out our K-12 and family resources to bring Jewish American Heritage Month to schools, communities and homes.
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a commemoration of the culture, traditions and history of Asian American and Pacific Islander people in the United States. During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, communities commemorate the achievements and contributions of people who are Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) with community festivals, government-sponsored activities and educational activities for students.
Amidst the increase in anti-Asian rhetoric, bullying in schools, racist incidents, scapegoating and hate crimes impacting Asian and Asian American people, this is an important opportunity to have conversations with young people about the history of violence and injustice.
Below is a list of K-12 curriculum and other resources to bring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to your classrooms, communities and homes.
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On a daily basis—in the lunchroom, at the grocery store, in school hallways and even at home—people hear and sometimes use words and phrases that demean, ridicule or demonstrate ignorance about people from different groups and backgrounds. Regardless of whether the comments are deliberately malicious, said out of ignorance or thought to be a joke, such words not only impact those on the receiving end but also everyone around who hears the words as well.
ADL has put together a resource for educators, parents and caregivers to help discuss challenging biased language.
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Thank you to all who joined ADL on Sunday, May 2 for our Virtual National Leadership Summit! We are grateful for the energy and enthusiasm you brought, and your continued commitment to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment to all.
Below you will find recordings from this year's event.
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Virtual Conversation: Wednesday, May 26, 1:00 PM
Film Screening (A Common Goal): Available for streaming May 23-30
Join Edlavitch DCJCC for the 11th annual exploration of the daily lives and challenges of Arab citizens of Israel. Featuring a screening of A Common Goal, followed by a conversation with film director Shuki Guzik and Bedouin Arab Israeli tennis player Shadi Altori. Moderated by Erica Shaps, Program and Resources Manager at the Inter Agency Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues.
Sponsored by the Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues and the Edlavitch DCJCC. Lead Support provided by The Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation.
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Is Your Synagogue Part of ADL’s Signature Synagogue Program?
ADL Washington, D.C.'s Regional Signature Synagogue Program is an important way to engage our community and ignite a congregation-wide commitment to raising awareness of and speaking out against antisemitism and hate. This program creates a unifying initiative for community education and engagement. Participants in the Signature Synagogue Program will have special direct access to ADL's programs, resources and learning opportunities. This is an ongoing year-long program where each synagogue will receive recognition of participation and granted a certificate of completion.
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