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Commemorating the Third Anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting
Three years ago the Pittsburgh community experienced the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history. We remember:
Joyce Fienberg
Richard Gottfried
Rose Mallinger
Jerry Rabinowitz
David & Cecil Rosenthal
Sylvan & Bernice Simon
Daniel Stein
Melvin Wax
Irving Younger
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt gave remarks to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit on October 18, 2021, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click here to read his remarks. | |
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Join thousands of experts, members of the community, business leaders and students for Never Is Now, the world's largest annual summit on antisemitism and hate. Never Is Now is the best way to learn about and discuss contemporary drivers of antisemitism and hate and find out how you can take action in combating bias of all kinds. The Summit will be virtual for the second time, enabling communities from around the world to come together. | |
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More than ever in 2021, we could all use a little inspiration. On December 12 at 8pm ET, ADL will deliver just that with a lot of great music. We invite you to join us from a front-row seat in your living room.
ADL In Concert Against Hate is a night of music, community and celebration packed with spectacular performances from acclaimed stars. Through storytelling and song, we’ll introduce you to real-life heroes and celebrate their extraordinary acts of courage and compassion in the face of bigotry and hate. | |
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The ADL Washington, D.C. Regional Office is accepting applications for the 2022 Glass Leadership Institute (GLI)!
GLI is designed to educate a select group of dynamic young adults in their late twenties to early forties about the crucial work of the ADL. GLI is composed of a series of intensive, stimulating and informative interactive seminars, briefings and roundtable discussions. Topics include but are not limited to: Hate Crimes, Terrorism, Extremism, The Rise of Global Antisemitism, Church/State Separation, Israel, Government Affairs, Anti-Bias Training and Holocaust Education.
GLI is the cornerstone leadership development program for ADL. Through GLI:
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ADL empowers its next generation of leaders and provides young professionals with the tools to fight hatred and bigotry in their own communities.
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ADL’s Regional Offices offer unique opportunities to explore ADL’s global mission from an insider’s perspective.
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Participants engage in six months of dynamic sessions, exposing them to the important work of ADL and the full range of issues on the ADL agenda.
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Participants have opportunities to grow their leadership and advocacy skills, socialize with peers, network with ADL’s senior leadership and attend the National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
Our prestigious 2022 GLI Program will begin in January. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more and applying for a spot in this program, visit our website. | |
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Photo credit: The Washington Post
This week, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt wrote a new op-ed in The Washington Post. He explains why we can't ignore the decision by the progressive Sunrise Movement’s DC chapter to exclude Jewish groups from a rally because of their support of Zionism and the State of Israel. “Excluding Jews and Jewish groups from civic life,” he writes, "is antisemitic, no matter who is doing it."
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Jewish students in the United States report that antisemitism continues to be a looming and present threat on college campuses. Their concern about antisemitism can impede their ability to participate in classes, join clubs and display their Jewish identity proudly.
Within the last year, nearly one-third of Jewish students personally experienced antisemitism directed at them on campus or by a member of the campus community. The most common forms of antisemitism were offensive comments or slurs online or in person. For those who experienced offensive comments or slurs directed at them in person, 79 percent reported that it happened to them more than once. One student described an incident at a party where someone gave a Nazi salute after finding out they were Jewish.
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Unite the Right participants hold shields and a sign taken from counter protesters during the day's unrest. Photograph credit: John Penley, FacebookIn the four years since the Unite the Right rally (“UTR”) in Charlottesville, Virginia, the major players and groups have undergone seismic change. This is certainly true for the defendants in the Integrity First for America lawsuit, which
goes to trial this week.
In stark contrast to the white supremacist movement that formed alliances and crisscrossed the country in 2017, holding in-person events that culminated in the Unite the Right rally in August of that year, today’s groups and leaders reflect a loss of membership and influence. Legal challenges have found some imprisoned and others on the run, while others have departed the white supremacist movement entirely. The few groups that remain are embattled and disunited.
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Photo credits: Getty Images
The Washington, D.C. chapter of the environmentalist group Sunrise Movement said it won’t march in a voting rights rally in Washington because some of the participating groups are Zionist. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt called out the group's decision as antisemitic.
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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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Our collection of K-12 education resources promotes critical thinking and learning around historical and current events topics through the lens of diversity, bias and social justice. This week, we are featuring resources to help teachers address potential issues with Halloween costumes and practical tips for showing respect to students regarding correct pronouns and names. Check out the links below for more information:
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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.
For more information, contact ADL Washington, D.C. | |
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