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On Social Media, Haredi and Orthodox Jewish Communities are Scapegoated and Blamed for COVID-19

Over the past several months, ADL has seen a significant increase in antisemitic social media posts and commentary targeting the Haredi[1] and Orthodox Jewish communities in New York and New Jersey, especially in relation to COVID-19.  In particular, these posts have blamed the Orthodox community for the spread of the virus, suggested that Orthodox and Haredi Jews should be denied medical

#HealthNotHate

This virus doesn’t care who it’s infecting. It doesn’t care where you are from. It doesn’t care where you worship. The only way we beat this common enemy is if we do it together. Choose #HealthNotHate.

Letter from ADL NY/NJ Regional Staff

Dear Friends, As an ADL family, we are working together to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19 while continuing our important work. As we face these difficult times, we want to let you know our team is thinking of you and your families, and we hope you are healthy and safe. During this time, we believe it is

Backspace Hate™

Online hate stokes fear, silences voices and causes harm to people’s personal and professional lives. Backspace Hate™ is ADL’s initiative supporting victims and targets of online hate and harassment by raising awareness and passing legislation to better hold perpetrators accountable for their actions online. When harassment pushes targets offline, perpetrators spew hateful messages and silence valuable voices. It’s time to

ADL New York/New Jersey Welcomes Summer High School Interns

We are excited to host the 12 student leaders who were chosen to participate in our summer internship program. These students previously completed ADL’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Peer-to-Peer programs in New York and New Jersey schools. The Peer Training Program began in the aftermath of the Crown Heights Riots in 1991. Student leaders at Clara Barton High School expressed