Student called a "dirty filthy Jew," told she should be "gassed" and thrown into a cabinet as school officials failed to effectively address ongoing antisemitic harassment New York, NY, Oct. 29, 2026 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and Reed Smith LLP have filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, alleging that a Jewish student was subjected to severe, persistent and pervasive antisemitic harassment, culminating in a…
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To what degree do an author’s objectionable comments, unrelated to their books, matter when being a consumer of those books? J.K. Rowling’s bestselling seven-volume Harry Potter books are cherished by children and adults alike. Rowling has sold more than 500 million copies and the books have inspired movies, theme parks, toys, collectibles, merch and more. According to a U.S. survey, 31% of people have read at least one of Rowling’s books, 18% of people have read all of…
Explore our short, self-guided learning modules to help familiarize educators with ADL's anti-bias framework, core themes and topics.
New York, NY, October 23, 2026 … The Academic Engagement Network (AEN) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) express deep concern about the programming and speakers scheduled for the American Studies Association's (ASA) 2026 Annual Meeting, to take place October 22–25 in Chicago. The conference program raises serious questions about the ASA's commitment to fostering an intellectually rigorous and inclusive professional community, particularly for Jewish and Zionist scholars…
A year after ADL's "Editing for Hate," bias still shapes Wikipedia, and even banned editors' work remains unreviewed.
The Jewish Federations of North America, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), AJC (American Jewish Committee), the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and Prizmah are appalled that a planned professional development trip of early childhood educators affiliated with Jewish institutions to the Reggio Children, Loris Malaguzzi International Center in Reggio Emilia, Italy was met with political litmus tests and antisemitic rhetoric. Announcement of a trip to…
New York, NY, October 14, 2026 … Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and Gratz College announced the launch of From Recognition to Response: Antisemitism on Campus, a joint professional development program designed to help higher education professionals better recognize contemporary antisemitism, respond effectively to incidents and concerns, and support campus environments where Jewish students, faculty and staff can fully engage and belong. Developed specifically for…
Faculty networks are fueling anti-Israel activism on campus, sometimes crossing into antisemitism, and creating hostile environments for Jewish students and faculty.
IntroductionIn the classroom, educators are often looking to create spaces for discussion and learning about unfolding current events, like the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, October 7th and the subsequent Hamas-Israel War. Learning about any current events risks harmful incidents among students. However, there is also an opportunity for a meaningful and nuanced learning experience that may still cause discomfort or emotional reactions, but can create new…
IntroductionFeelings of fear, powerlessness and vulnerability are common experiences all people share whenever acts of hatred, terrorism, or mass shootings occur, and feelings are personally compounded when the events target a group with which members of the school community identify. Children and teens are not immune to these feelings, but adults can help by providing information that answers their questions, giving them opportunities to express how they feel, reassuring them that adults in…
Practical, nonlegal guidance for college and university faculty responding to antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in classroom settings.
The Impact of Israel Divestment on the New York City Pension Funds: Estimating BDS’s Financial Toll on New York City Employees, Retirees and Beneficiaries
A data-driven look at anti-Jewish bias, attitudes towards Israel, and campus climate, with implications for universities and institutional action.
In some ways, summer 2026 offered Israelis and Jews a sense of relief that had been elusive since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. For the first time, no hostages remained in Gaza and a ceasefire with Hamas brought a measure of calm after more than two years of war. While the possibility of renewed attacks from Iran remained a source of anxiety, the relative quiet allowed many Israelis to begin returning to familiar routines. According to Israeli tourism industry estimates,…
New York, NY, September 14, 2026 — Echoes & Reflections, a leading provider of curriculum and professional learning on the Holocaust, today announced the launch of EchoesConnect, an AI Assistant designed to help grade 6-12 educators teach about the Holocaust with confidence, accuracy and ease. Powered by ADL Ora, the first-of-its-kind AI Assistant for K-12 educators and developed by the Anti-Defamation League, EchoesConnect gives educators instant, individualized support…
ADL study finds popular open-source LLMs can easily be manipulated by malicious actors to produce antisemitic, extremist, and dangerous content amid weak safety guardrails.
Educators can teach young people what antisemitism is, where it comes from and what it looks like today, so they can recognize and report it.
New York, NY, September 9, 2026 ... Following almost three years of growing antisemitism in K-12 schools, which have included bullying and, in many cases, ostracization, Jewish students across North America are returning to potentially tense classroom environments. To help students, parents, and communities better advocate for themselves, Jewish Federations of North America, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC), Conference of Presidents of Major…
New research shows the Gringlas Unit effectively teaches students to recognize antisemitism as a recurring conspiracy theory, reducing belief in antisemitic tropes after just one lesson.