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2020 Third-Highest Year on Record for Antisemitic Incidents in New Jersey

In 2020, New Jersey experienced the third-highest number of antisemitic incidents recorded in the state since tracking began in 1979, according to new data from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League).  ADL recorded 295 antisemitic incidents in New Jersey in its 2020 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. While a modest 14% decrease from the 345 incidents recorded in 2019, antisemitic incidents in 2020 remained near historic

2020 Third-Highest Year on Record for Antisemitic Incidents in Pennsylvania

In 2020, Pennsylvania experienced the third-highest number of antisemitic incidents recorded in the Commonwealth since tracking began in 1979, according to new data from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). ADL recorded 101 antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania in its 2020 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. While a slight decrease from the 109 incidents recorded in 2019, antisemitic incidents in 2020 remained near historic highs and were

Black-Jewish Alliance of ADL Issues Statement on Recent Spate of Antisemitic Social Media Posts by Celebrities

Today the Black- Jewish Alliance of the ADL released the following statement about the recent spate of antisemitic social media posts by celebrities: “The members of the Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL are deeply concerened about the recent spate of antisemitic social media posts by several celebrities. We must know that hate can be perpetuated by a lack of knowledge,

ADL Statement on Anti-Semitic and Racist Flyers Found in South Philadelphia

Today the Black Jewish Alliance of the ADL released the following statement: As members of the Black Jewish Alliance of the Anti-Defamation League, we strongly condemn the racist flyers placed on cars on South Street and in the surrounding South Philadelphia neighborhoods over the weekend. The hateful and racist sentiments of these fliers have no place in our city. We