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ADL Finds New York is a Policy Leader for Efforts to Combat Antisemitism

First-of-its-kind Jewish Policy Index scores states on legislation, educational efforts, and protections aimed at combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish communities New York, NY, August 8, 2025 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has highlighted New York as a leading state in its legislative efforts to fight the staggering surge in anti-Jewish incidents in the United States. Released today, the Jewish Policy

ADL Identifies Key Opportunities to Strengthen New Jersey’s State-Level Efforts to Combat Antisemitism

First-of-its-kind index says New Jersey is “progressing” when it comes to combating hate directed at the Jewish community  New York, NY, August 8, 2025 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) finds New Jersey is making progress on its legislative efforts aimed at fighting the alarming surge in antisemitic incidents in the United States. Released today, the Jewish Policy Index (JPI) evaluates

Jewish Organizations Call on Mayoral Candidates to Condemn Dangerous Rhetoric in Advance of Tonight’s Debate

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

Reported incidents in New York and New Jersey remained at record highs in 2024

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