For Law Enforcement This document is an archived copy of an older ADL report and may not reflect the most current facts or developments related to its subject matter. Y2K and the Apocalypse
The year 2000, the start of a new millennium, is fast approaching. For certain religious groups that believe in an apocalyptic vision of the "End Times," this dramatic turn of the century signals tremendous upheaval in the world, a period when chaos will prevail. In particular, a small number of…
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The university has traditionally served as an enclave for intellectual expression, insulated from the distractions of the world outside. It has also served as a trendsetter for that outside society, a laboratory where social change first begins to ferment and find an outlet. To a large extent, the excitement and passion on American campuses stem from the combination of scholarly debate and student activism in a sheltered environment.
In recent decades, Jews have generally…
New York, NY, August 27, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today released a new report, “Antisemitism in U.S. Teachers Unions,” documenting alarming levels of anti-Jewish conduct, hostile rhetoric and institutional failure that Jewish K-12 employees have experienced in teachers unions across the country. Based on a mixed-methods study combining focus groups and a survey of 307 Jewish members of U.S. teachers unions, the report exposes a systemic pattern of…
Conoce la True Crime Community (TCC), una subcultura online centrada en la fascinación y glorificación de criminales violentos y asesinos en masa.
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…
Antisemitic conspiracy theories and dehumanizing rhetoric about Jews have been a prominent feature of the 2026 election cycle.
New York, NY, August 18, 2026 ... Today, the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) and ADL (The Anti-Defamation League) released a new report documenting how antisemitism, including extreme anti-Zionist activism, and failures of union governance are leaving some Jewish faculty and graduate students marginalized, silenced and inadequately supported by the very organizations charged with representing them. The report notes union leaders are failing to meet their responsibility to address…
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Los delitos de odio contra los judíos representan casi dos tercios de todos los delitos de odio por motivos religiosos denunciados en el país Nueva York, NY, 18 de agosto de 2026 … Los datos sobre delitos de odio publicados recientemente por la Oficina Federal de Investigación (FBI) revelan que los incidentes de delitos de odio contra los judíos motivados por un solo tipo de prejuicio y denunciados en 2025 siguieron siendo, por amplio margen, la forma m…
New York, NY, August 17, 2026 … Hate crimes data recently released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals that reported single-bias anti-Jewish hate crime incidents in 2025 remained by far the most common form of religion-based hate crimes in the United States. A total of 1,528 anti-Jewish hate crime incidents were reported in 2025, which amounts to nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of the 2,408 reported religion-based hate crimes nationwide. Overall…
Khalil al-Hayya was elected head of Hamas’ political bureau in July 2026, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, the leading architect of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack against Israel, which was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Hamas, which the United States has designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization since 1997, selected al-Hayya after a closely contested council vote against former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal. Al-Hayya’s narrow victory over…
New York, NY, August 12, 2026 … ADL's (the Anti-Defamation League) Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education, with support from the ADL Center on Extremism, today launched “When Antisemitism Comes to Class,” a new initiative designed to help colleges and universities address antisemitism where it increasingly takes root: inside classrooms, faculty governance and organized academic networks. The initiative includes two new research reports, practical guidance for higher…
The links on this page will take you to helpful ADL resources to support you as you learn and take action against antisemitism, anti-Zionism and extremism as a Kulanu network member. These resources are not exhaustive. We encourage you to reach out to [email protected] if you cannot find what you are looking for here. ProtectEvery community and individual experiencing antisemitism can turn to ADL for help. By reporting antisemitic incidents and working to detect and disrupt threats, we weaken the…
Disclaimer: This resource is not intended to provide and should not be construed as legal advice. Title VII and Legal Obligations for University DecisionsTenure and promotion decisions are employment actions subject to federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Universities must ensure that faculty evaluation, tenure, reappointment and promotion processes are fair, consistent and free from discrimination based on protected characteristics. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,…
If you encounter antisemitism or biased content in your college or university classroom experiences, ADL is here to help. Campus Classroom Reporting is designed to help students and other members of campus communities identify and confidentially report concerns about antisemitism or biased content related to Jews and Israel in classroom settings, course materials, assignments, discussions, or faculty conduct. This resource provides guidance on what types of incidents should be reported, why…
Disclaimer: This resource is not intended to and should not be interpreted as providing legal advice. Why Academic Freedom and Antisemitism Matter in Higher EducationUniversities are designed to be spaces for open inquiry, debate, and intellectual challenge. Academic freedom protects the rights of faculty, staff and students to explore controversial ideas without fear of censorship or institutional punishment. At the same time, universities have a responsibility to ensure that members of the…
New York, NY, August 7, 2026 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is deeply disappointed by the American Psychological Association (APA)’s decision today to delay the vote – for the second time this year – on recognizing the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) as an Ethnic Psychological Association (EPA). This delay serves no apparent purpose. By denying Jewish psychologists the same representation afforded to other ethnic minority groups, APA is applying a…
PurposeThis guide helps you prepare and submit a clear report of antisemitism to your university. You do not need all details to report - share what you know now and add more later. Reminder: You do not need to determine whether an incident was antisemitic or otherwise discriminatory in order to report it. If something felt harmful, targeted, or affected your ability to learn, work, or participate in university life, you can and should report it. The university is responsible for assessing the…
A syllabus shapes how a course frames knowledge, discussion, and acceptable viewpoints. Reviewing it carefully can help identify whether a class supports open inquiry - or risks promoting bias, including antisemitism. Balance of Assigned ReadingsExamine the diversity of sources and viewpoints. Watch for: Readings that overwhelmingly present one political perspective Absence of Israeli, Jewish, or pluralistic scholarly voices in relevant syllabiUse of activist materials presented as…
New York, NY, August 6, 2026 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the introduction of the Right to Worship Act, a bicameral and bipartisan bill that will protect people of every faith from conduct that interferes with their First Amendment rights. The legislation was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz, R-TX, and Elissa Slotkin, D-MI, and Reps. Brad Knott, R-NC, and Thomas Suozzi, D-NY. The Right to Worship Act builds on the framework ADL helped develop through the…