THE WEEK'S BIG 3

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The retail giant had previously said they would work to put a disclaimer on the product.

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	November 17, 2022

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					THE WEEK'S BIG 3

					ADL sent a second letter to Amazon executives regarding an antisemitic film/book that is still available, and promoted, on the platform after the retail company said it would work to add a disclaimer containing additional context. Dave Chappelle’s monologue sparked backlash for normalizing antisemitism amid high-profile incidents from Ye and Kyrie Irving. ADL announced it would incorporate the nonprofit Jewish investing group JLens and enter the impact investing space to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel boycotts in the corporate arena.

					Read on for more on these headlines, news you can use to fight hate and the latest info about ADL from around the country.

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					Amazon Gets Second Letter from ADL Over Antisemitic Film for Sale

					“The Anti-Defamation League has sent a second letter to Amazon executives regarding an antisemitic documentary available on Prime Video. In the latest letter, the ADL says Amazon has yet to add a disclaimer label to the film Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America. The retail giant said it would consider doing so, according to a Nov. 6 report from The New York Times. Jonathan A. Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the ADL, noted in the letter that Amazon continues to sell items that promote hate.” CNET: READ MORE

					+ Jonathan Greenblatt Tweet: I was encouraged when they quickly responded that they would act. But it's been over a week, and nothing on @amazon has changed. Let's be clear: by platforming this film, Amazon is propagating #antisemitism. Their algorithms are even pushing the film.

					+ WATCH: ADL’s 2022 Never Is Now, State of Hate Address

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					Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Sparks Backlash as Being Antisemitic

					“Dave Chappelle’s comments about the Jewish community during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue are being slammed as antisemitic. Anti-Defamation League chief executive officer Jonathan Greenblatt took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize the comedian and the NBC late night show. ‘We shouldn’t expect @DaveChappelle to serve as society’s moral compass but disturbing to see @nbcsnl not just normalize but popularize #antisemitism,” Greenblatt tweeted. “Why are Jewish sensitivities denied or diminished at almost every turn? Why does our trauma trigger applause?’” CNN: 
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					+ READ: 
ADL chief blasts Dave Chappelle monologue as ‘normalizing’ antisemitism -- Times of Israel

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					ADL to Acquire Jewish investment Fund to Fight BDS

					“The Anti-Defamation League is acquiring JLens Investor Network, a nonprofit that offers socially conscious investment funds for Jewish organizations, to prevent concerns over Israeli human rights abuses from curtailing investments in the country. Jewish establishment organizations including the ADL and JLens have recently spoken out against companies like Ben & Jerry’s and Morningstar, the financial services giant, that they believe have held Israel to an unfair standard.” Forward: 
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					+ ADL Resource: ADL Expands Capabilities to Combat BDS & Antisemitism in ESG

					+ ADL Tweet: 
At #NeverIsNow, ADL CEO @JGreenblattADL  announced that @JLensnetwork is coming under the ADL umbrella, so we can fight back against #antisemitism increasingly taking hold in America’s boardrooms.

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					KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS

						#NeverIsNow has left us inspired and ready to #FightHateForGood. Thank you to everyone who joined us...

						In the new #2HateOrNot2Hate podcast, @JGreenblattADLand @NickCannon are having open and honest conversations about hate and bigotry. Watch the sneak preview.

						We condemn this anti-Israel UNGA vote, which, among other things, fails to recognize the Jewish connection and claim to Jerusalem. Palestinians must understand that unilateral steps like these are counterproductive to resolving the conflict.

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					IN THE COMMUNITY

						Mourners, Officials React After Antisemitic Vandalism at Jewish Cemetery in Waukegan (NBC Chicago -- David Goldenberg interviewed)

						Pa. voters stood up on Election Day. But defending democracy means playing the long game | Opinion (Pennsylvania Capital-Star -- Shira Goodman and Andrew Goretsky op-ed)

						Montclair’s Buzz Aldrin school adopts anti-bullying program (Montclair Local)

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					ADL IN THE NEWS

						Liz Cheney calls election results ‘clear victory for team normal’ and rejection of Trump (CNN)

						FBI Director Wray: Antisemitism remains 'pervasive,' vows to protect Jewish communities (USA Today)

						New Jersey Man Arrested in Connection With Threat to Synagogues (The New York Times)

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