Youth Impactors in Activism

Please join ADL NY/NJ for the first webinar in our Conversations for Change series, featuring a conversation with ADL's Impactors. Our student impactors will discuss what their activism looks like today, and share how their experiences with ADL impacted their journey. ADL's Peer Training Program was created in the aftermath of the Crown Heights Riots, when student leaders at Clara

Addressing Antisemitism in New Jersey

A Signature Synagogue Program, join ADL New York/New Jersey and Temple B'nai Abraham for a presentation on trends of antisemitism in New Jersey. ADL NY/NJ Regional Director, Scott Richman, will discuss the state of antisemitism in New Jersey. Scott will go over current trends of antisemitism and hate, data ADL has been tracking since 1979 in our Annual Audit of

Combating Antisemitism: From Global to National Trends

A Signature Synagogue Program, join ADL New York/New Jersey and East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center for a presentation on global trends of antisemitism. ADL Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Sharon Nazarian will discuss antisemitic attitudes in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Sharon will also touch on the ways we, as individuals and as a country, can pressure

FHFH: A Broken System: Immigration and the American Dream

On our borders and across our country, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are struggling. As individuals and families face dehumanizing mistreatment in their daily lives, draconian immigration policies add to their burdens. This week, Congress takes up the challenge of moving ahead on the American Dream and Promise Act, which represents the possibility of the first major overhaul of our immigration system in decades.   ADL is honored to welcome Lydia Guzman, LULAC’s National Immigration Chair, Clarissa Martinez de Castro, Deputy VP for Policy and Advocacy of

Confronting Antisemitism: Past and Present

An ADL New York/New Jersey Signature Synagogue Program, join us and Temple Emanu-El of Edison for an interactive presentation on historical and contemporary antisemitism. Rachel Grinspan, Director of Community Affairs, and Aryeh Tuchman, Associate Director of Center on Extremism, will discuss the history of this age-old hate, current trends nationally and locally, and the rise of white supremacy. After the

Combating Extremism in New York & Westchester

Please join ADL NY/NJ's Westchester Interest Group and the Westchester Jewish Council in a panel discussion on today's climate on extremism following the January 6th attack on the Capitol and ADL's PROTECT plan to counter domestic extremism today. We are honored to be joined by Joanna Mendelson, Associate Director of Center on Extremism, Max Sevillia, Vice President of GRACE (Government Relations, Advocacy, and Community

Social Media and Extremism: How Digital Platforms and Spaces Can Enable Hate and Bias

Join ADL's Northeast Division to explore the intersections of extremism, free speech, technology, and the future of public digital discourse. Examine how our widely shared digital spaces can enhance and disrupt the stability of our democracy. Explore how social media platforms can be used to incite violence. Learn how we can use our online voices to prevent hateful extremism. We

The State of Hate in New York: A Community Briefing on the Antisemitic Incidents of 2020

Please join ADL NY/NJ on Tuesday, May 4th at 12:30 PM ET as we discuss the key findings of ADL's 2020 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents as they relate to the New York metropolitan area. We will be joined by JCRC-NY and CSI in order to provide an in-depth analysis of efforts to protect and secure our local community institutions, and highlight joint initiatives

ADL’s Supreme Court Review 2021

On Thursday, July 8th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET, ADL will partner with the National Constitution Center for our Annual Supreme Court Review. Distinguished legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky, Frederick Lawrence, Melissa Murray and Paul Clement, moderated by Dahlia Lithwick, will break down the most important legal questions of the Term, including voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, church-state separation, and immigration. They will also discuss the changing dynamics of

Combatting Antisemitism: Addressing and Preventing the Rise in Antisemitism

Please join us on Thursday, September 2nd for a panel discussion on the current rise in antisemitism and how we can take action. Moderated by Senator Shelley B. Mayer, the panelists are Mimi Rocha, Westchester County District Attorney; Scott Richman, ADL NY/NJ Regional Director; and Tejash V. Sachala, Executive Director of Westchester Country Human Rights Commission.