THE WEEK'S BIG 3

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The report was issued by ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research

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	January 13, 2023

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					THE WEEK'S BIG 3

					A new ADL Center on Antisemitism Research survey of U.S. adults  found widespread belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories and tropes (20 percent) — nearly double the antisemitic prejudice  found in 2019 — as well as substantially negative anti-Israel sentiment among Americans. Organizers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras backpedaled on their decision to host actor and director Mel Gibson as a celebrity guest at the parade after opposition, including from ADL and other Jewish groups, to Gibson’s history of antisemitic and racist comments. Opening arguments are underway in the seditious conspiracy trial for members of the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group.

					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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					Survey Finds ‘Classical Fascist’ Antisemitic Views Widespread in U.S.

					“At points in the past half-century, many U.S. antisemitism experts thought this country could be aging out of it, that hostility and prejudice against Jews were fading in part because younger Americans held more accepting views than did older ones. But a survey released Thursday shows how widely held such beliefs are in the United States today, including among younger Americans. The research by the Anti-Defamation League includes rare detail about the particular nature of antisemitism, how it centers on tropes of Jews as clannish, conspiratorial and holders of power.” The Washington Post: 
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					+ READ: Antisemitic Attitudes in America

					+ WATCH: ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joins Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to discuss the alarming numbers in ADL's report.

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					Mel Gibson Removed from Mardi Gras Parade After Jewish Community Speaks Out

					“It took less than a day for Endymion to change their mind about Mel Gibson's initiation to be co-Grand Marshal for the parade. The actor was swiftly removed from the lineup after backlash and the Krewe says it received threats. The glittering display of one of New Orleans’ largest superkrewes will no longer feature Mel Gibson. Gibson has a long history of anti-Semitic, racist, and sexist rants and comments. Almost immediately after announcing he’d be co-grand marshal – Endymion faced a tsunami of negative feedback. Shortly after, they rescinded their offer.” CBS New Orleans: 
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					+ READ: ADL South Central joint statement - Jewish Leaders Disgusted at Endymion’s Choice of Mel Gibson, Applaud Endymion Leadership for Quick Action

					+ Jonathan Greenblatt Tweet: 
Mel Gibson has an established track record of antisemitic, racist and misogynistic remarks, and his apologies fall flat. I'm relieved he is no longer riding, but he never should have been invited to begin with. I hope Endymion leadership reflects on the pain this caused.

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					Proud Boys Sedition Trial Moves Forward with Opening Arguments

“Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered opening statements Thursday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the far-right extremist group involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. All five defendants — Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola — are charged with conspiring to oppose the lawful transfer of presidential power by force, assaulting and impeding law enforcement officers, obstructing a governmental proceeding, destroying government property, and preventing, hindering or delaying by force
 the execution of governing the transfer of power.” NBC News: FULL STORY

					+ READ: ADL Backgrounder on the Proud Boys

					+ ADL Tweet: We joined our partners @AAAJ_AAJC @taaforg @GiffordsCourage @LULAC @NatUrbanLeague @NCAI1944 @TrumanProject and @WStatesCenter to send a letter to the 118th Congress urging them to address political violence - both its causes and deadly impact.

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					KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS

We condemn the violent protests in Brasilia & repudiate efforts to attack & undermine #Brazil’s democratic institutions. As we've recently witnessed, election denialism is a dangerous disinformation tactic aimed at dividing & promoting hate, which can lead to violent
 outcomes...

						Once again, @RepRashida continues to advance false claims of apartheid and inflammatory rhetoric about Israel. Her blanket assertions are widely out of context, demonize the Jewish State and fuel antisemitic rhetoric that Americans increasingly believe...

						We are excited to join fellow #ChooseKindness Alliance members in announcing the launch of http://TheChooseKindnessProject.org - A hub for resources and support related to bullying prevention, intention inclusion, and mental wellness...

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					IN THE COMMUNITY

						Sunday Marks 1 Year Since Colleyville Synagogue Standoff (NBC Dallas -- Cheryl Drazin interviewed)

						Butler County residents say hateful billboard has no place in community (CBS Pittsburgh -- Sara Scheinbach interviewed)

						Opinion: The forces that power antisemitism and racism are the same. We must stand against them (Pennsylvania Capital-Star -- Shira Goodman joint op-ed)

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					ADL IN THE NEWS

						The Nation’s antisemitic spin on Kenneth Roth (Times of Israel -- Jonathan Greenblatt op-ed)

						Colleyville Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker reflects on anniversary of the attack (eJewish Philanthropy)

						Growing Antisemitism in the US is Seeping Into the Workplace (Bloomberg)

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