New York, NY, June 8, 2023 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today called for major American corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to pledge to fight antisemitism in their workplaces, and announced plans to audit and report on progress in 2024. By taking the “ADL Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism," organizations agree to actively prevent antisemitism in their workplaces, including addressing antisemitism in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

New York, NY, December 7, 2022 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today praised the Biden Administration and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff for convening a White House roundtable on the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. George Selim, ADL Senior VP for National Affairs, who attended today’s roundtable, issued the following statement: “We are experiencing a perfect storm of rising antisemitism. Antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories are being normalized and mainstreamed…

New York, NY, November 10, 2022... Dr. Albert Bourla, the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer who led the effort to successfully develop and deploy the COVID-19 vaccine while courageously speaking out against disinformation and hate, today was presented with the ADL’s highest honor, the Courage Against Hate Award. Dr. Bourla accepted the award during the closing session of ADL’s Never is Now Summit Against Antisemitism and Hate, held at the Javits Center in New York City. &ldquo…

ADL brings JLens, the leading Jewish impact investing organization, under its umbrellaNew York, NY, November 10, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced that it will incorporate JLens, the leading Jewish values-based investor network, to expand its participation and advocacy in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement -- also known as impact investing -- and to fight efforts by some activists to push for anti-Israel and antisemitic policies in this…

New York, NY, November 7, 2022 -- BBYO, the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement reaching more than 70,000 young people in 60 countries, and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), a major provider of antisemitism education, have formed a partnership to equip Jewish teens with the tools to effectively respond to antisemitism and hate in communities, schools, and on social media. The collaboration between the two organizations will center around the delivery of new educational programming for…

New York, NY, November 4, 2022 ... ADL (Anti-Defamation League) CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding Kyrie Irving's apology: "This is an encouraging step from Kyrie. But actions speak louder than words. Because of his post and previous refusals to walk it back, the antisemitic film/book is now a best seller in multiple categories on Amazon.  There is a lot more to do to undue this damage.  Although we will not accept any funds from him, if Kyrie…

The events of the past week have sparked many emotions within the Nets organization, our Brooklyn community, and the nation. The public discourse that followed has brought greater awareness to the challenges we face as a society when it comes to combating hate and hate speech. We are ready to take on this challenge and we recognize that this is a unique moment to make a lasting impact. To promote education within our community, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000…

The events of the past week have sparked many emotions within the Nets organization, our Brooklyn community, and the nation. The public discourse that followed has brought greater awareness to the challenges we face as a society when it comes to combating hate and hate speech. We are ready to take on this challenge and we recognize that this is a unique moment to make a lasting impact. To promote education within our community, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000…

New York, NY, October 31, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) will honor three home furnishings industry executives for their individual contributions to their respective communities and their unflagging support of ADL’s mission to fight antisemitism and secure justice and fair treatment to all. “At a time of rising antisemitism and hate, we are so pleased to honor these three furniture industry executives who are leaders in their own right and who have been…

New York, NY, October 25, 2022 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the decision by Adidas to end its partnership with Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, in response to his recent series of vicious antisemitic remarks. Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO, issued the following statement: “This is a very positive outcome. It illustrates that antisemitism is unacceptable and creates consequences. Without a doubt, Adidas has done the right thing by cutting ties…

New York, NY, August 30, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced the selection of 10 research projects for its inaugural Center for Antisemitism Research Fellowship, which engages leading university researchers in identifying new approaches to combating antisemitism in society. “With rising antisemitic incidents, it’s time to raise the bar on antisemitism research. We are so excited to be engaging some of the most experienced academic researchers in the…

ADL CEO Named to Distinguished List for Seventh Year in a RowNew York, NY, August 1, 2022 ... ADL (Anti-Defamation League) congratulates its CEO Jonathan Greenblatt for his recognition on The NonProfit Times’ 2022 Power & Influence Top 50 list for the seventh year in a row. This annual award, now in its 25th year, honors the nonprofit sector's leaders for innovation, influence on the broader sector, and for developing organizational models that can be replicated.  “It…

New York, NY, July 19, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the nation’s leading organization fighting antisemitism, and the Japanese American Citizens League, the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the U.S., have launched a new partnership exploring the intersection of antisemitism and hatred against the anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander community. As part of the effort, the organizations will be offering a series of programs designed to…

New York, NY, July 9, 2022 … ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt issued the following statement following the apprehension of a suspect in the threat to Jewish communities in Texas: “ADL is thankful to federal, state and local law enforcement for taking this threat to Texas Jewish communities seriously and working diligently to identify and apprehend the suspect. We also wish to thank our partners at the San Antonio Jewish Federation and Secure Community Network…

New York, NY, July 9, 2022 … ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding threats to Jewish communities in Texas: “ADL, working closely with the San Antonio Jewish Federation, which is responsible for its community's security, continues to monitor a threat to Jewish communities in Texas.  ADL has been in close contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement in Texas for more than 72 hours around a series of threats…

New York, NY, June 29, 2022 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is launching a new program today called Kulanu: Synagogues in Action Against Antisemitism as part of an effort to support synagogues in the fight against antisemitism and hate with their congregations and in their broader communities. Kulanu, meaning “all of us” in Hebrew, is an eight-month program that will offer selected synagogues exclusive access to expert insight and webinars, an opportunity to be part…

New York, NY, June 28, 2022 … Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) launched their new COMBAT policy plan that outlines a set of priorities designed to prevent antisemitism.  “Antisemitic incidents are rising to unprecedented levels. We need a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to protecting Jewish communities at home and abroad,” said Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “Our leaders must speak with moral clarity and take the lead in stopping…

New York, NY, June 1, 2022 – The white supremacist shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo was the latest example of a broad and troubling trend of rising extremism in New York State, according to a new report issued today by the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center on Extremism and the Community Security Initiative (CSI). The report, “Hate in the Empire State: Extremism & Antisemitism in New York” presents a disturbing snapshot of increasing extremism in the state,…

“Long past time for a whole-of-society response,” insist National Urban League, Anti-Defamation League, League of United Latin American Citizens, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC, National Action Network New York, NY, May 15, 2022 – Following the horrific attack in Buffalo, national organizations representing racial and ethnic groups targeted by violent extremists today urged President Biden to convene a summit to confront the threat. The National Urban League,…

Killer’s manifesto called for a “real war” of “the Gentiles versus the Jews”New York, NY, May 14, 2022 … The alleged white supremacist who opened fire in a supermarket in Buffalo, NY, killing 10 and injuring three, is the latest in a long line of violent domestic terrorists who embraced the virulently racist and antisemitic “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory, and who turned to violence apparently after ingesting white supremacist and…