A recent article by Columbia Professor Joseph Massad claims that describing Israel as a Jewish state is itself anti-Semitic, and that a method for preventing anti-Semitism is to sever the association between the State of Israel and Diaspora Jewry. In response to the article, ADL New York / New Jersey Regional Director Evan Bernstein issued the following statement: ADL considers
On June 3, 2018, ADL proudly joined over 40,000 marchers at the annual Celebrate Israel Parade along New York City’s Fifth Avenue. On Israel’s 70th birthday, ADL looks back with pride on our long time support for the Jewish state, and remains committed to working towards a secure, peaceful, Jewish and democratic state. We are inspired by what Israel has
Anti-Defamation League New York Assistant Director Michael Snow is featured in a new documentary which takes an inside look at the state of anti-Semitism and hate in the United States. Produced by Israel’s Reshet 13, the documentary takes viewers from the streets of NYC to the chambers of Washington D.C. and into the Midwest to confront the resurgence of
This month we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most important moral voices of the civil rights movement. We must remember Dr. King’s work every day, but especially today, as we witness a rising tide of hate and normalization of racism and bigotry. We know that tackling the hard issues at home takes partners from all faiths
On Wednesday, October 18, ADL New York Region hosted the 10th annual Middle East Conference. Close to 200 people from across New York City attended the event at the ADL National Headquarters. The focus of the conference was “Israel and the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities.” The event featured Ambassador Noa Furman, Deputy Permanent Representative to the Permanent Mission of
