Advocate with ADL

In schools across America, Jewish children are being taunted with Hitler jokes, and have had to sit in classrooms defaced with swastikas. When Jewish educators and families speak out, they're too often met with silence—or worse, hostility.

The hashtag #KillAllJews is a direct call to violence that has no place in our society. Yet Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, refuses to classify #KillAllJews as a violation of their hate policies.

From a murdered couple in D.C. to a firebomb attack on hostage solidarity supporters in Boulder, antisemitic violence is escalating across America—join ADL in demanding your elected officials act immediately to protect Jewish communities.

Israel’s strike on Iran was necessary self-defense; yet military action in the region inevitably leads to hate at home. Join ADL in urging your elected officials to show leadership and support the Jewish community.

Now is the time to speak up. Governors need to do everything in their power to keep the Jewish community safe.

When Jewish families scan for exits at every synagogue service, when college students are scared to wear their Stars of David necklaces on campus, when children ask why people hate them for being Jewish—America is failing its promise.

Jewish communities across America are making heartbreaking choices between prayer books and armed guards. Congress must expand the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $500 million to protect every vulnerable synagogue, school, and community center.

The D.C. Jewish Museum shooting tragically illustrates how online antisemitic hate translates into deadly real-world violence.

If you were to type "Hebrew" into the Amazon search bar, almost every result will include an iteration of the antisemitic film Hebrews to Negros. Promoting vicious and hateful propaganda in the name of increasing profit sales makes our communities less safe. Join ADL in demanding that Amazon stops giving a platform to antisemitism and commits to stop selling hate products.

Two Israeli Embassy staffers were shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. This was an attack on the Jewish community. We cannot tolerate this escalating violence.

A disturbing wave of antisemitic and harassing behavior has surged through our communities and college campuses, with a troubling pattern: many perpetrators hide behind masks and deliberately place targeted individuals in fear for their physical safety.

Jewish communities are facing a disturbing rise in targeted violence, including firebombings and coordinated attacks, targeting synagogues, schools, and Jewish neighborhoods. Join ADL in urging Congress to provide increased funding for the Office of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

Faculty and staff from schools across the country attend NAIS conferences and trainings and look to NAIS resources as the gold standard for independent schools. ADL's research shows that parents are concerned about NAIS spreading antisemitic bias across independent schools and not leading with its stated values. Join ADL in urging NAIS to act now: condemn antisemitism, vet their programs and materials, and ensure that Jewish families and faculty are fully included and protected.

The Jewish community is facing unprecedented threats to its safety and Congress must increase funding for a critical program designed to protect us. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides funding to synagogues, schools, and community centers to keep us safe. This program provides religious institutions the resources to protect our communities from threats and violence. 

Nike’s London Marathon ad featured the phrase “Never Again. Until Next Year.” To some, it may have sounded like a joke—but to millions, "Never Again" is a sacred pledge that arose from the ashes of the Holocaust, representing humanity's moral obligation to prevent genocide. We can't run from the past, especially as the surge in antisemitism post-October 7 cannot be ignored and the memory of the Holocaust cannot be forgotten.

Antisemitism on campus is painful. It’s protestors shouting cruel slurs at Jewish students, calling them “inbred swine.” It’s waking up to Hamas symbols defaced bathroom walls. It’s demonstrators loudly demanding divestment, vowing they "will not rest" until their demands are met. Jewish students around the country are exhausted by this relentless hostility. Join ADL in telling Congress to pass the Protecting Students on Campus Act so Jewish students can speak up and respond to incidents on campus.

Six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. The remains of concentration camps still bear witness to the cruelty – gas chambers, barbed wire and ghettos that housed unimaginable suffering. Today, we must protect the truth from being forgotten or rewritten. Teaching our children about the Holocaust is key to addressing rising antisemitism. Yet, only 30% of parents say their child's school offers Holocaust education. Urge Congress to pass the HEAL Act so we can assess and improve Holocaust education nationally and ensure future generations never forget.

To combat this hatred effectively, Texas schools and universities need a clear, consistent definition of antisemitism. Most Texas state agencies already use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition, but our schools need this same guidance. SB 326 would ensure educational institutions adopt this proven definition, helping them respond faster to incidents and better protect Jewish students. Urge your State Senator to support SB 326.

An antisemitic fever has swept the nation and campuses are boiling over with hostility and hate. While Jewish students try to have a typical student experience, they are being confronted with antisemitism at every turn. Enough is enough. Join ADL in urging Congress to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act – giving the Department of Education the tools it needs to investigate antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campuses.

On the subway ride home, walking to synagogue, or after class, Jews in America are being physically attacked in record numbers simply for being Jewish. Across America, antisemitic attacks have surged by 20% according to ADL's latest Audit. Your Governor holds the key to creating meaningful change by uniting schools, businesses and law enforcement against hatred through a statewide strategy. Join ADL in urging your Governor to protect Jewish Americans' right to live, work and worship without fear.

Our current system is failing to respond to hate crimes. Data drives policy, but there is a significant gap in what is happening and what is being reported. Join ADL in urging Congress to improve hate crime reporting by law enforcement — and strengthen preventative measures to keep our communities safe.

AI platforms like ChatGPT are powerful, and right now, they’re amplifying dangerous messages with no off switch. It’s up to us to hold AI developers accountable and demand they partner with experts to prevent the spread of hate.

Jewish life on campus is about making lifelong friends and enjoying Shabbat dinners. But it’s hard to gather when there are antisemitic chants every week. Jewish buildings being protested and dorm rooms vandalized. Student governments voting in favor of hate. Fear and hostility on campus keeps Jewish students from feeling safe and welcome. ADL’s Campus Antisemitism Report Card demands schools do better and provides recommendations. Urge your school’s president to take action to combat antisemitism.

Oct. 7 was one of the deadliest days for Jews since the Holocaust. Families slaughtered in their beds. Women dragged lifeless by their hair, violated in front of crowds. Join ADL in telling Congress to pass the American Victims of Terrorism Act so that victims and families of terrorism receive justice – and financial compensation for what they endured.

Be a part of the fight to protect college students from antisemitic hatred. Across New York campuses, we have seen an unprecedented number of antisemitic incidents making Jewish students feel less safe. Two new bills attempt to combat this problem by requiring colleges to have a Title VI coordinator and strengthening protections for college students against discrimination. Join ADL and urge your state legislators to support these vital bills.

Everyone deserves to live without fear of discrimination or hostility. Your governor can bring schools, businesses and government agencies together to create a statewide strategy to stop the rise of antisemitism. This unified strategy aims to make Jews across your state feel welcome and accepted at school, work and in their communities.

Click to select your state and join ADL in urging your governor to create a strategy to protect Jewish communities in your state.

This act, known as doxing, can result in death threats, hate mail and feeling unsafe in the home or workplace. ADL has tracked numerous instances of this harassment, targeting Jewish people and other minority groups. Doxing can destroy people's lives. Some victims have had to move, close their businesses or place their children in new schools.

Click to select your state and join ADL in urging your state lawmakers to take action to criminalize doxing and bring justice for cyber-hate victims.

A disturbing wave of antisemitic and harassing behavior has surged through our communities and college campuses, with a troubling pattern: many perpetrators hide behind masks, evading accountability while deliberately placing targeted individuals in fear for their physical safety. These masked agitators have been emboldened to cross lines they might otherwise avoid, leaving victims feeling powerless, vulnerable, and afraid for their safety.  Join ADL in urging your state lawmakers to act now to unmask hate.

It's time to reinstate and strengthen state masked intimidation laws to counter the alarming trend of antisemitic and harassing behavior by masked agitators. Using Ku Klux Klan-style tactics, these masked agitators have been emboldened to cross lines they might otherwise avoid. Send a clear message that such behavior won't be tolerated. Urge your lawmakers to act now to unmask hate.

Click to select your state and join ADL in urging your state lawmakers to act now to unmask hate.

As hate crime rises, many religious institutions face growing threats like bomb scares, harassment and cyber-attacks. To protect their members, churches, synagogues, mosques and religious schools must now spend their limited funds on security. The proposed Nonprofit Security Grant Program aims to help. It would provide resources for nonprofits to better protect themselves.

Click to select your state and join ADL in urging your state lawmakers to create the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

Last year, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, spearheaded a crucial playbook for countries around the world to combat rising global antisemitism. These Global Guidelines, which offer a powerful roadmap for leaders to boldly confront hate and safeguard Jewish communities. Urge your U.S. Senators to support the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism.

Gamers are being targeted with hate and harassment based on their religion, gender, race, and ethnicity just for expressing pride in their identity. Join ADL in demanding action from the CEOs of popular online games.

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that Facebook and Instagram will remove guardrails designed to protect users from hate, antisemitism, and disinformation. This potentially dangerous move by Meta comes at a time when online hate is surging. The Jewish community and other marginalized groups could face increased harassment and threats. Demand that Meta reverses course immediately. 

Schools can create safer and more inclusive learning environments by teaching students about antisemitism, understanding its impact, and providing clear reporting systems. Join ADL in urging school districts to combat antisemitism. Contact your school board today and help build a future rooted in knowledge, respect, and understanding.

After the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, one truth is undeniable: an antisemitism crisis is hitting our schools and college campuses. ADL is urging your state’s Department of Education to take swift, meaningful action to halt this dangerous wave of hate.

A deal has been reached for the release of some of the 240 hostages remaining in Hamas captivity. Join ADL in urging the International Committee of the Red Cross and the U.N. to take concrete steps to help the hostages in Gaza.

ADL is monitoring a surge of antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate, fake news, and propaganda being spread on social media. Social media companies must act to ensure they are not fanning the flames of hate and follow better content moderation practices.

Meta continues to allow hateful content to flow unchecked on Facebook and Instagram because it’s good for profits. Urge Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to enforce and improve Facebook and Instagram’s safety policies, properly resource safety teams, and be transparent about how the platforms address hate and harassment.