The Jewish Week: Growing number of Jewish groups back East Ramapo oversight bill; board says funding, not supervision, is needed
The Jewish Week cites ADL New York’s support of a state monitor to oversee the East Ramapo Central School District.
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JTA: ADL slams Rockland County candidate’s ad as anti-Orthodox
The Anti-Defamation League is slamming an advertisement for a candidate for Rockland County sheriff as highly offensive for its negative portrayal of Hasidic Jews.
ADL Says Rockland County Sheriff Campaign Video Inappropriate And Offensive
Monsey, NY – The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed concern over an online campaign video in support of the candidacy of Mr. Richard Vasquez for Rockland County sheriff, which included an image of visibly identifiable Orthodox Jews suggesting that the Jewish community is responsible for housing issues in the county. READ MORE
ADL’s Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents Cited in NBC’s Investigation of Increased Hate Crimes in New York
According to the Anti-Defamation League, last year there was a 14% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in New York, and a 21% percent increase across America. “Anti-Semitism is not dead,” says Evan Bernstein, Director of ADL’s New York Regional Office. To view ADL New York Region’s audit of Anti-Semitic incidents, click here: http://nynj.adl.org/news/2014audit/ To watch the full NBC clip, click here: http://bit.ly/1F4mepS
PIX11: Commack High School Students Photographed Wearing Swastika T-shirts
Photographs surfaced of Commack High School students wearing offensive t-shirts displaying swastikas and the word “Auschwitz,” at a recent house party. The pictures came to light after they were posted on social media and they immediately spread, eventually becoming international headlines. Regional Director Evan Bernstein was interviewed by PIX 11 News about ADL’s recent documentation of an increase in anti-Semitic