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…
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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…
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
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,…
A data-driven look at anti-Jewish bias, attitudes towards Israel, and campus climate, with implications for universities and institutional action.
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…
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.
This white paper examines the double standard in Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, revealing that Israeli companies face the highest exclusion rate of any country.
A look at the 10 most prevalent trends in antisemitic messaging, tactics, and patterns post-Oct. 7
A new report from JLens quantifies the financial impact of Israel divestment for universities, finding the 100 largest endowments could lose $33B over 10 years.
Read ADL’s annual assessment of anti-Israel activism on U.S. college campuses.
On Friday, March 30, Hamas launched its six-week-long “March of Return” campaign, which called on Gazans to gather near the border with Israel and to march on the border. Organizers claim the march is intended to highlight the plight of Gaza, the broader Palestinian situation, and the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees.
The largest and deadliest confrontation took place on May 14, the day of the US Embassy dedication in Jerusalem. An…
There was an increase in anti-Israel activity on American college campuses during the latest academic year with students actively working to promote Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns against Israel. Student groups that are well-known for their efforts to isolate the Jewish state advocated for a variety of BDS-related initiatives in an effort to push forward their agenda and punish Israel.
The most prevalent BDS initiative on campus involved the introduction of divestment…
Anti-Israel activity on American college campuses was largely dominated by Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns in the latest academic year. Student groups that are well-known for their outspoken opposition to Israeli policy advocated for a variety of BDS-related initiatives in an effort to isolate and delegitimize Israel.
The most prevalent BDS initiative on campus involved the introduction and debate of divestment resolutions by the campus’s student government. Fifteen…