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…

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…

Una nueva investigación del Centro de Tecnología y Sociedad de la ADL identifica 19 cuentas activas que influyen en el enfoque sobre Israel, Hamás y el 7 de octubre; la edición sesgada es ahora menos evidente, pero no ha desaparecidoNueva York, NY, 15 de octubre de 2026  Más de un año después de que la Liga Antidifamación (ADL) revelara una campaña coordinada de varios años para introducir narrativas antisemitas y anti…

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…

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…

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 York, NY, August 20, 2026 … A single, 45-minute classroom lesson on contemporary antisemitism significantly reduced teens’ endorsement of antisemitic conspiracy theories, according to new research released today by the ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) Center for Antisemitism Research. The randomized evaluation, conducted across nine middle and high schools in one public school district in a large southeastern U.S. city, found that students who received the lesson were 14…

Organizations reach a historic agreement requiring Reed College to adopt sweeping reforms, strengthen protections for Jewish and Israeli students, and establish a national model for responding to campus anti-Semitism.  Washington D.C. – The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) have reached a historic settlement agreement with Reed College, secured through mediation with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights …

Organizations warn the ordinance is divisive, harmful, and unconstitutional, and say it would incite hostility toward Jewish residents, harm local businesses, and expose taxpayers to higher costs and litigation   Somerville, MA – Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged Somerville city officials, including Mayor Jake Wilson, to reject a proposed ordinance that would require the city to boycott and divest from…

Student choked in class and called a “stupid kike” as district failed to effectively address harassment  New York, NY, June 16, 2026 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging a Jewish student was subjected to persistent, escalating and severe antisemitic harassment and assault while enrolled in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) in Boulder,…

New York, NY, June 10, 2026 … Israel divestment could put New York City taxpayers at risk for more than $37 billion over a decade, according to a new report released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and its affiliate, JLens, examining the potential impact of BDS-aligned investment restrictions on the city's pension funds. The report, titled “The Impact of Israel Divestment on the New York City Pension Funds:  Estimating BDS’s Financial Toll on New York City…

New data-sharing agreement combines ADL's national Audit with Stop Hate in Schools' real-time incident mapping to identify patterns across schools and districts New York, NY, June 4, 2026 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and Stop Hate in Schools have entered into a formal data-sharing partnership to strengthen antisemitism incident tracking in K-12 schools. The agreement will inform ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents and augment Stop Hate in Schools' real-time school…

New York, NY, April 13, 2026 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that it has issued revised grades for 11 schools following consultations with dozens of the 150 schools assessed in the 2026 ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card. Since the initial March 10 release of the 2026 Report Card, ADL’s regional and national campus advocacy teams actively engaged with a substantial number of the assessed institutions to guide them in adopting best practices and policies to…

New York, New York, April 7, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) expressed deep concern at developments during the recent Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), held March 17-21. Multiple sessions organized by “Geographers for Justice in Palestine” promoted efforts to boycott Israeli academia and featured presentations that were overwhelmingly one-sided. Sessions such as “BDS and the AAG,” …

Also Cite Concerns That Proposal “Risks Material Harm” to Company’s Defense Business and Shareholder ValueNew York, NY, March 30, 2026 … JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor that empowers investors to align their capital with Jewish values, along with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today called upon shareholders of GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) (“GE” or “the Company”) to vote AGAINST a shareholder proposal that could harm GE's defense…

New York, NY, March 17, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced the launch of Hazak: Jewish Venture Accelerator, a new accelerator program designed to strengthen and scale community-led efforts to fight antisemitism. Hazak will invest in grassroots and community-based leaders by building their capacity through hands-on tools, expert training, ADL’s networks and a new peer network. The inaugural cohort of five organizations was unveiled today at Never Is Now. Since…

New York, NY, March 5, 2026 … (ADL) the Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement in response to recent political and public discourse about the escalating conflict with the Iranian Regime. Statement from Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO: Since the start of hostilities with the Islamic Republic of Iran last weekend, we are witnessing an alarming pattern of escalating, inflammatory rhetoric from voices across the political and ideological spectrum. This rhetoric distorts reality…

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) commend the International Studies Association (ISA) for the recent Governing Council vote rejecting the harmful and divisive Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) resolution by a 57-38 percent vote and for reaffirming the association’s core scholarly mission. We are also heartened that the Governing Council approved a counter-resolution, affirming the association’s commitment to its core principles, by a…

Innovative educator tool uses AI to assist educators teaching about Holocaust, Jewish themes  New York, NY, February 26, 2026 – Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) launched ADL Ora: an AI Assistant to provide educators in K-12 schools with at-your-fingertips access to accurate and pedagogically sound information for teaching students about Jewish identity, antisemitism, and the Holocaust. A trusted source, this closed AI agent offers dynamic capabilities, providing…

The agreement aims to equip secondary schools across the Province of Córdoba with innovative digital tools to help prevent antisemitism and hate speech, promoting safer and more respectful school environments. CÓRDOBA, Argentina, February 25, 2026 — In a firm step toward building more inclusive and respectful school environments, ADL (Anti-Defamation League) today announced in Córdoba, Argentina, a partnership with the Ministry of Education of the Province of C…