Business targeting surges; state ranked #9 for K-12 incidents Bridgeport, CT, May 6, 2026, … Connecticut recorded 126 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a staggering 270-percent increase from the 34 incidents recorded in 2021, according to ADL's (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, released today. While incidents in Connecticut declined 21 percent from 2024 to 2025, this is less than the national 33-percent decrease, and the five-year trend reveals that…
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First regional decrease since October 7, 2023; K-12 incidents remain a growing concern BOSTON, May 6, 2026, … ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, issued today, recorded a total of 400 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in 2025 within the New England region (covering Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont). While this marks the first regional decrease since October 7, 2023, the total remains nearly…
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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is alarmed by a sharp escalation in disruptive and exclusionary activity on college campuses as the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close. While anti-Israel encampments have resurfaced (and were subsequently dismantled) at institutions such as Occidental College and Smith College, they represent just one aspect of a broader and concerning trend. Across campuses, traditionally unifying spaces and events are increasingly being used for divisive or politicized…
New York accounted for 44 percent of all antisemitic assaults recorded nationally in 2025; 85 of the state’s 90 assaults occurred in New York City NEW YORK, May 6, 2026, … New York State saw 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents in 2025, marking a 19-percent decline compared to the previous year, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, released today. The decline, however, tells only part of the story. New York led the…
Overall incidents fell 4 percent — far less than the national decrease of 33 percent — assaults and vandalism both rose; incidents remain 86 percent higher than five years ago NEW YORK, May 6, 2026, … Antisemitic incidents in New Jersey declined by 4 percent in 2025, totaling 687 incidents, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today. That modest decline stands in stark contrast to the national decrease of 33…
New York, NY, April 24, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the introduction of the federal Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption (SACRED) Act, a bipartisan bill that protects safe access to houses of worship by establishing a 100-foot “safe access” zone around churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious locations. The SACRED Act would create federal penalties for targeted harassment and…
Antisemitic tropes and swastikas in class, Sieg Heil salutes -- and no meaningful response from administrators New York, NY, April 23, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Akerman law firm have filed a joint complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights alleging a Jewish student was subjected to a sustained and continual pattern of antisemitic harassment while enrolled in the Bay County, Florida School District. The Title VI complaint alleges…
Advocates Urge Congress to Increase Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding, Pass the Pray Safe Act and SACRED Act Washington, D.C., April 22, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today brought together Jewish leaders from four communities directly impacted by violent antisemitic hate crimes to urge members of Congress to act on critical legislative priorities in the face of an unprecedented wave of attacks against Jewish institutions. The advocates…
The Attack on the U.S.S. Liberty In spring 1967, as tensions in the Middle East between Israel and its Arab neighbors threatened to burst into all-out war, the U.S. sent the U.S.S. Liberty, an electronics intelligence-gathering vessel, to the eastern Mediterranean to monitor the deteriorating situation. What would become known as the Six-Day War broke out before the Liberty arrived, leading the U.S. to order the ship to stay at least 100 miles from both Egypt and Israel. But the Liberty never…
New York, NY, April 20, 2026 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and a pro bono team at the law firm Mayer Brown welcome the April 15 resolution agreement between the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District and the U.S. Department of Justice requiring the district to take steps to address antisemitism and protect Jewish students. The agreement follows a federal civil rights filing by attorneys from ADL, Brandeis Center, and…
Prominent left-wing Twitch streamer and political commentator with a history of rhetoric that sanitizes violence and denigrates Jewish people.
On March 17, 2026 the San Diego City Council decisively adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, joining 47 countries, more than 35 U.S. states, and cities nationwide in recognizing this vital tool that provides a clear framework to identify and address antisemitism. This victory is the result of ADL volunteer mobilization, partnership across our Jewish community, including StandWithUs, AJC, Jewish Federation of San Diego, and many…
New York, NY, April 15, 2026, … Meta's lack of content moderation policies risks turning Instagram into a breeding ground for antisemitism, white supremacy and terrorist propaganda, according to a new report released today by the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center on Extremism, in partnership with ADL affiliate, JLens. Ahead of an upcoming Meta shareholder vote, the report –“How Meta's Content Moderation Changes Risk Turning Instagram into a Hub for Hate”&ndash…
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…
Don’t Feed the Lion: IntroductionDon’t Feed the Lion by Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi explores the story of antisemitism growing at Oakdale Middle School. The story begins with Theo Kaplan, a 13-year-old Chicago middle schooler and soccer captain. Theo’s world is turned upside down when his professional soccer idol, Wes Mitchell, makes an antisemitic comment that goes viral. The situation escalates when Theo discovers a swastika…
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 25, 2026 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today released its Online Gaming Leaderboard, the first comprehensive public evaluation of how leading video game companies address antisemitism, hate and extremism in their online multiplayer games. The leaderboard assesses 10 of the most popular gaming titles on their policies and in-game safety features, providing a critical resource for parents, gamers, policymakers and the gaming industry itself. The top…
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…
Since the start of the Feb 2026 military operation against the Iranian regime, protesters have mixed in overtly antisemitic, conspiratorial, and pro-terror messaging with their condemnation of the U.S. and Israel.