Six Ways to Bring Heritage Month Observances to the Classroom
Tools and Strategies
National heritage and celebration months are excellent opportunities to explore, celebrate and educate about the many cultures and peoples of the United States.
ADL Calls on NAIS to Lead Change in Independent K-12 Schools
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What NAIS IsThe National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is the umbrella organization for more than 2,000 U.S. and international K-12 independent (private, nonprofit) schools. While each member school is self-governing, NAIS supplies the research, accreditation standards, conferences, and professional-development programs that set the tone for the entire sector. Because school leaders look to NAIS as the “gold standard” on equity, safety and inclusion, the association…
ADL Calls on Candidates to Protect the Jewish Community with Words and Actions
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New York, NY, June 26, 2025 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today called on all candidates for elected office, including those running in the New York City mayoral election, to disassociate themselves from and avoid using language that plays into antisemitic tropes and stereotypes. “At this time of record antisemitism, our country needs leaders at all levels who are unequivocal in condemning this oldest of hatreds,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “We call on all…
The Islamic Republic of Iran: A Decades-Long Record of Promoting Antisemitism
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, antisemitism, and Holocaust denial and distortion. Anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hate and incitement have been a core pillar and a defining feature of the Iranian regime, promoted through state media, educational system, religious sermons and international propaganda, including through Holocaust cartoon contests and annual Quds Day rallies. Since its founding in 1979, through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Overt Antisemitic and Extreme Anti-Israel Rhetoric Continue to Spike After U.S. Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites
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In the aftermath of the U.S strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, we're seeing a continued spike in antisemitic and conspiratorial anti-Israel rhetoric—from extremist influencers and public-facing leaders.
ADL Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Regime's Nuclear Sites
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New York, NY, June 21, 2025 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. strike on the Iranian regime's nuclear sites. Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO, issued the following statement: ADL is closely monitoring President Trump’s announcement of the United States’ strike on the Iranian regime’s nuclear sites. Since 1979, the Iranian regime has been the largest exporter of antisemitism and terror on the planet. The Iranian…
Antisemitic Threats, Violent Rhetoric Surge on Telegram Amid Israel-Iran Escalation
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Antisemitic threats and violent rhetoric surged by 594% on Telegram following the recent escalation between Israel & the Iranian regime, according to new ADL Center on Extremism research.
SCN and ADL Partner with Broward Jewish Federation to Host Latest Joint Security Briefing in South Florida
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New York, NY, June 18, 2025 ... The Secure Community Network (SCN) and ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League) Florida Region & Center on Extremism (COE) recently convened the latest installment of their Security & Intelligence Briefings Program on May 19, in partnership with Jewish communities across Florida. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Broward County, the hybrid event gathered dozens of security representatives and community leaders from local Jewish institutions and for a…
Antisemites and extremists of varying ideologies quickly reacted to reports of preemptive Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime with their predictable hate-filled rhetoric.
Episode 4.9Long, long ago – like 2013 – going viral frequently meant being named, shamed and canceled. These days, you're just as likely to receive accolades – and a nice, tidy payday – as you are to receive scorn. Join Oren and Jessica as they delve into the online riches of going bigotedly viral. Subscribe and ListenYou’ll come away with timely, expert insights into the extremist landscape.
The Andinia Plan is an antisemitic conspiracy theory that claims Jews want to establish a second Jewish and Zionist state in the Patagonia region, located across Argentina and Chile. This hoax is presented as a "secret plan" and, like many antisemitic conspiracy theories, is based on the myth that Jews accumulate power, money and influence in order to dominate strategic territories. The theory was first outlined by the small nationalist party Frente Nacional Socialista Argentino …
In Elevated Threat Environment for Jewish Community, Online Platforms Must Boost Moderation Efforts
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Amid a spate of violent antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, too many online platforms are failing to enforce their policies or rolling back rules meant to keep users safe.
Shareholder Proposal Demanding Accountability for Antisemitism and Hate Across Meta’s Platforms Ranks as Top-Performing Human Rights Concern
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New York, NY, June 10, 2025 – A shareholder proposal designed to hold Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) (“Meta” or the “Company”) accountable for the rampant hateful content across its social media platforms is the top ranked human-rights related shareholder proposal of the 2025 proxy season to date according to research by JLens, the proponent of the proposal. Proposal 8, introduced by JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), urged Meta to address hate on…
Purported Videos of Boulder Attacker Surface as Propaganda on Pro-Terror Telegram Channel
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Videos allegedly recorded by the suspect shortly before the Boulder firebombing assault that targeted the Jewish community and injured 12 on Sunday, began circulating as pro-terror propaganda on Telegram one day later
Familiar Attempts to Justify and Downplay Antisemitic Violence Follow Latest Attack on Jewish Community
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Reactions to the latest attack targeting the Jewish community followed a familiar pattern to the murder of a couple leaving a Jewish event in D.C. two weeks ago -- celebration, justification, and legitimization.
ADL Statement on Violent Antisemitic Attack at Boulder “Run for Their Lives” Event
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New York, NY, June 1, 2025 — ADL (Anti-Defamation League) is closely monitoring of reports of a violent antisemitic attack during today’s Run for Their Lives event in Boulder, Colorado. This attack occurred at a weekly gathering where Jewish community members run and walk in solidarity with the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. The suspect, identified by authorities as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" during the attack. There were 15 victims in…
ADL and AEN Urge the American Psychological Association to Address Antisemitism
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New York, NY, May 30, 2025 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) are deeply alarmed by reports of the rising tide of antisemitism within the American Psychological Association (APA), the nation’s largest professional association representing psychologists. Recently, thousands of Jewish psychologists and mental health professionals across the country have raised their voices about a hostile environment within APA that increasingly…
ADL and JLens Condemn Ben & Jerry’s Slanderous Attack Against Israel
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New York, NY, May 30, 2025 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and Jewish values-based investor network, today condemned a recent statement by the independent board of Ben & Jerry’s that distorts Israel’s fight against terror in Gaza. The claims are factually inaccurate, inflammatory, and harmful— and this rhetoric serves only to delegitimize Israel’s legitimate security concerns, distort the complexity…
Jewish Community Faces Unprecedentedly High Threat Environment
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Since Jan. 2020, the ADL Center on Extremism has documented 22 terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jews, Zionists or Jewish institutions in the U.S. Sixteen of these occurred after October 7, 2023.