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Each year, the ADL Center on Extremism tracks incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the United States. Since 1979 we have published this information in an annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents.
In 2021, ADL tabulated 2,717 antisemitic incidents across the United States. This represents a 34% increase from the 2,026 incidents recorded in 2020 and is the highest number on record since ADL began tracking antisemitic incidents in 1979. The 2021 report also shows alarming levels of antisemitic incidents reported across the Washington, D.C. region.
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Building on its more than a century of knowledge and research into core antisemitic beliefs and attitudes, ADL announced the creation of a new research arm that will deepen understanding of the world’s oldest hatred through a combination of scholarly investigation and empirical research.
The ADL Center for Antisemitism Research will curate and enhance scholarly investigation through the creation of an applied research network, while spearheading signature projects and initiatives that will measure, test, and identify impact in the fight against the hatred of Jews. | |
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Over a hundred million American adults read news on social media, but in the wake of the crisis in Ukraine, antisemitism, hate speech, and disinformation have spread widely on Facebook. ADL researchers found evidence of the continued presence of problematic posts on the platform, the most popular site for getting news, as well as the prevalence of external links directing users to alternative platforms and sites popular among extremists. Roughly 61% of these posts included links to other sites, and we examined where these links went; they direct users to sites with meaningful amounts of hateful, false or otherwise harmful content. In
terms of frequency, the external links on Facebook rival those to credible news sources.
After Russia invaded Ukraine in late February 2022, social media platforms quickly responded by updating their content moderation policies to fit a wartime context. While many of these efforts are welcomed and have helped reduce disinformation, some have sown confusion and drawn criticism.
Meta, Facebook's parent company, has failed to adequately respond to antisemitism on its major platform—part of a broader pattern of its negligence in moderating such hate speech. | |
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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. In honor of National Poetry Month, we are featuring a lesson to teach about important themes through poetry. Additionally, we are providing a lesson plan on online gaming. Check out the links below for more information:
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In the midst of increasing incidents of hate across the world, the time to unite with fellow members of ADL’s global community is now. Tackle crucial conversations, engage with extraordinary experts, leaders and visionaries and be inspired to take immediate action that will create lasting change in your community and beyond.
Through meaningful dialogue, education and interpersonal connections, we will continue the fight against antisemitism, hate and bias in all its forms—together.
The only voice missing is yours. | |
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Sunday, May 15, 2:30 PM | Edlavitch DCJCC | Pay-What-You-Choose Event
Sponsored by the Greater Washington Forum on Israeli Arab Issues and the Edlavitch DCJCC
Lead Support provided by The Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation
Join us for our annual keynote program exploring the daily lives and challenges of Arab citizens of Israel. Following a screening of Cinema Sabaya, director Orit Fouks Rotem and lead actor Joanna Said discuss the contemporary experience of Arab women in Israel and the role the arts play in bridging societal, religious and political divides. The conversation will be moderated by Samah Salaime, founder of Na’am AWC "Arab Women in the Center.”
ABOUT THE FILM
Cinema Sabaya
In this ode to the unifying power of art, nine women register for a filmmaking workshop with young director Rona. As the strangers, both Arab and Jewish, share the raw footage they shoot each week with their classmates, they are confronted not only by the vast differences in their circumstances but also by striking points of connection. | |
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Festival runs from May 12-22, 2022
JxJ returns with an all new lineup of international films, concerts and artist conversations, presented throughout DC, Bethesda and Silver Spring! The 2022 slate includes 60 films from 15 countries, ranging from comedies to documentaries and period dramas; alongside 10 concerts with musicians hailing from Israel, Canada, Ethiopia and the US. Book your tickets and passes today, or attend at a discount when you bring a group of 10 or more! | |
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We are inviting synagogues across D.C., MD, NC and VA to join ADL Washington, D.C.’s 2022 Signature Synagogue Program. Through the program, ADL partners with synagogues across our region to ignite a congregation-wide commitment to raising awareness of and speaking out against antisemitism and hate. Participants in the Signature Synagogue Program will have special direct access to ADL speaking engagements, Words to Action workshops, resources and learning opportunities.
For those who participated in the 2021 Signature Synagogue Program, we invite you to renew your membership and join us for the 2022 session. To sign up, gather more information or renew your membership, please reach out to Erica Biegen at [email protected]. | |
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