Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached a record high last year, assisted by a surge that coincided with an 11-day conflict last May between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. With Elon Musk set to purchase Twitter, there are mounting concerns about the future of content moderation and proliferation of antisemitism and hate speech on the platform. On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the genocide that cost the lives of six million Jews and millions more, and recommit ourselves to the clarion call of Never Again.

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• “The Jewish people will only be safe when all people are safe…. We can lock arms in the fight against antisemitism, racism, and hate.”
• Three years ago, the horrific Poway synagogue shooting left injured victims and took the life of Lori Gilbert-Kaye. Today we honor the survivors that experienced this tragedy and may Lori's memory be a blessing…
• As #MadeleineAlbright, a recipient of ADL’s Distinguished Leadership Award in 1996 and an honorary chair of our Centennial Committee, is laid to rest today, we remember her leadership in the fight against oppression. May her memory always be a blessing…

• Anti-Defamation League audit finds New York led nation in antisemitic crimes in 2021, assaults surged to all-time high (CBS New York -- Scott Richman interviewed)
• Level of anti-Semitism in Pacific Northwest should serve as 'warning' to Americans, officials say (NBC Seattle -- Miri Cypers interviewed)
• Antisemitism on the rise in Florida and across the nation (NBC West Palm Beach -- Lonny Wilk interviewed)

• SJP Targets U of I Hillel During March (Jewish Journal)
• Experts warn about rising extremism in gaming (Axios)
• What Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter could mean for Jewish users — and antisemitism — on the platform (JTA)

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