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ADL Speaks At Forum Held By Congresswoman Grace Meng

On December 14, 2013 Congresswoman Grace Meng held a forum on combating hate crimes in the South Asian community in Queens, New York. Etzion Neuer, ADL New York’s Deputy Director of Community Service and Policy, was among the distinguished speakers invited to participate in a panel focusing on important issues facing the South Asian Community. Neuer led a discussion on

ADL National Director Honored With 2013 Begin Prize

New York, NY, January 16, 2014 … In recognition of his nearly five decade-long career speaking out against anti-Semitism and his work in defense of the State of Israel, the Menachem Begin Heritage Center has awarded Abraham H. Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), with its prestigious 2013 Begin Prize.             The Begin Center presents the award annually

ADL To Polish Gov’t: Rectify “Absurd Decision” Not To Prosecute Soccer Fans For Anti-Semitic Chants

New York, NY, January 14, 2014 …The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today urged the Polish government to rectify a recent decision by Poznan municipal prosecutor Monika Rutkowska not to bring criminal charges against crowd members who yelled anti-Semitic insults at a soccer match.             According to reports, fans of the team Lech Poznan chanted “Move on, Jews!” “Your home is at

ADL Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With Release Of New Civil Rights Curriculum

New York, NY, January 13, 2014 …The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released a special civil rights edition of its biannual publication Curriculum Connections, titled “Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights: Relevancy for Today,” in honor of Dr. King’s birthday and available for free on ADL’s website.   The 38-page curriculum for grades 3–12 provides grade-specific lessons, resources and extension activities