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2025 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

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1847 antisemitic incidents were recorded across New York and New Jersey in 2025
There were 6,274 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism in 2025, an average of 17 incidents per day. While this total represents a 33-percent decrease from 2024, it remains considerably higher than the total in years prior to the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre in Israel, and ranks as the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents (after 2023 and 2024), since ADL began tracking in 1979. Visit the Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for the full report. In New York, reported…
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Antisemitic Incidents in New Jersey Remain at Historically Elevated Levels Despite Modest Decline

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 New York, NY, May 6, 2026… According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in New Jersey declined by 4% in 2025, totaling 687 incidents. This places New Jersey third in the nation for highest number of antisemitic incidents in any state. While these numbers represent a modest decrease from 2024's total of 719 incidents, it remains 86% higher than five years ago and 68% higher than pre-October 7 levels, demonstrating that…
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New York Leads the Nation in Antisemitism, Again, Even as Incidents Fall Nearly 20% in 2025

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 New York, NY, May 6, 2026... According to new data released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), there were 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents in New York in 2025, marking a 19% decline compared to the previous year. This nearly 20% drop in antisemitic incidents is the first improvement since 2020, breaking a five-year streak of rising rates. But with 1,160 cases documented in 2025, double the 2022 count, the numbers make clear that too many New Yorkers are living with the…
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ADL: Reported Antisemitic Incidents Still at Historic Highs in New Jersey, Raising Concerns That Elevated Levels of Antisemitism Are Becoming Normalized

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   New York, NY, April 22, 2025… According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in 2024 declined by 13% in New Jersey, totaling 719 incidents, the third highest total across the nation. While this represents a decrease from 2023’s record high of 830 incidents, it is still the second highest annual figure recorded in the state since ADL began tracking antisemitic incidents in 1979.  Nationally, reported…
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ADL: New York Leads the Nation in Reported Antisemitic Incidents as Rates Climb 18% in 2024 For Another Record-Breaking Year

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     New York, NY, April 22, 2025…According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in 2024 rose by 18% in New York, reaching 1,437 total incidents – the highest number ever recorded by ADL in the state and the highest number recorded in any state across the country last year. This is on the heels of a record-breaking year in 2023, which saw a 110% increase from 2022. Roughly 15% of the nation’s 9,354…
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2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

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  There were 9,354 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism across the country in 2024, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. This total represents a 5 percent increase from 2023 (already a record-setting year) and is the highest level recorded since ADL started tracking this data in 1979. The 12-month total for 2024 averaged more than 25 targeted anti-Jewish incidents in the U.S. per day, more than one an hour…
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New York Leads Nation in Antisemitic Incidents in 2025, Even as Overall Incidents Fall Nearly 20 percent; Antisemitic Assaults Reach Historic High

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New York accounted for 44 percent of all antisemitic assaults recorded nationally in 2025; 85 of the state’s 90 assaults occurred in New York City  NEW YORK, May 6, 2026, … New York State saw 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents in 2025, marking a 19-percent decline compared to the previous year, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, released today. The decline, however, tells only part of the story. New York led the…
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ADL Records Historically Elevated Antisemitic Incidents in New Jersey in 2025, Despite Modest Decline

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Overall incidents fell 4 percent — far less than the national decrease of 33 percent — assaults and vandalism both rose; incidents remain 86 percent higher than five years ago NEW YORK, May 6, 2026, … Antisemitic incidents in New Jersey declined by 4 percent in 2025, totaling 687 incidents, according to ADL’s (the Anti-Defamation League) annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today. That modest decline stands in stark contrast to the national decrease of 33…
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Schools in New York and New Jersey Show Significant Progress as Universities Engage with ADL, Finds 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card

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Half of Assessed Institutions Earn Higher Grades as Clearer Standards and Enforcement Take Hold New York, NY, March 10, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today released its third annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, showing sustained, year-over-year improvement across colleges and universities as institutions strengthen policies and campus responses to antisemitism. The 2026 Report Card assessed 150 colleges and universities nationally across 32 criteria in three areas:…
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From the Frontlines Podcast

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 “From the Frontlines” is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Regional Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL’s efforts to fight hate and antisemitism in the United States and around the world. Tune in for exclusive interviews with ADL experts, available on: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundCloud  Season 4:Podcast 158: Can a 45-Minute Lesson on Antisemitism Move the Needle? Podcast 157: How Did These Schools Get an A on the ADL Campus Antisemitism…
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ADL Celebrates Over 200,000 Students Completing the No Place for Hate Program

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New York, NY, June 6, 2025… ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) New York/New Jersey is thrilled to announce the recognition of 337 schools for the 2024-2025 school year who were designated “No Place for Hate” in the New York/New Jersey region. On May 20, ADL welcomed nearly 600 students and educators to the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate the achievements of their schools. Schools representing over 200,000 students across New York State and Northern and…
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Jewish Organizations Call on Mayoral Candidates to Condemn Dangerous Rhetoric in Advance of Tonight’s Debate

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We, the undersigned Jewish organizations, call on all candidates in the New York City mayoral race to unequivocally condemn dangerous rhetoric—such as “globalize the intifada”—that has inspired deadly acts against Jews – mostly recently in Colorado, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.   These words are not abstract slogans. They are calls to violence that have resulted in real harm to Jewish communities across the country. In this moment of rising antisemitism…
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Activist Groups

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 ADL New York/New Jersey recently formed four activist groups – ADL Long Island, ADL New Jersey, ADL New York City, and ADL Westchester. These newly formed activist groups are focused on strengthening ADL’s local presence and community impact. Working closely with ADL’s regional team, participants will work to develop engagement opportunities, build partnerships, and implement educational programming. Your participation helps strengthen ADL NY/NJ’s work and your…
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Lawyers Division

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 ABOUT  The mission of the Anti-Defamation League New York / New Jersey Lawyers Division is to unite members of the legal community committed to the mission of ADL – to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. As a member of the Lawyers Division, you will be part of ADL’s commitment to combatting antisemitism and all forms of hate and connect with established professionals dedicated to advancing its mission. The Lawyers…
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2025 TCS New York City Marathon

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ADL New York/New Jersey is proud to be an official charity partner of New York Road Runners for the TCS New York City Marathons which is a 26.2 mile run through all five of New York City’s boroughs! Through this partnership, we are able to provide runners with the opportunity to show their support of ADL and raise awareness and support for our timeless mission – to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. Thank you for your interest in…
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Real Estate Division

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  ABOUT  ADL’s Real Estate Division unites leading voices in the New York, Northern and Central New Jersey Region in support of ADL’s mission: to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Founded in 1998 by Burton P. Resnick of Jack Resnick & Sons, Inc. and Leonard Litwin of Glenwood Management, the Division has brought together the most influential and committed members of the industry – raising millions of…
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Signature Synagogue Program

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  ADL’s Signature Synagogue Program ignites congregation-wide commitment to raising awareness of and speaking out against antisemitism and hate. This Program creates a unifying initiative for community education and engagement, connecting dozens of New York/New Jersey synagogues under a common goal of fighting antisemitism. Signature Synagogues will have direct access to ADL’s programs, resources and learning opportunities. Each year, your synagogue will partners with ADL to…
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