The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/adl/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ADL Anti-Defamation League | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/adl/ 32 32 Abraham Foxman laid to rest, in elegy for last generation of Holocaust survivors https://www.timesofisrael.com/abraham-foxman-laid-to-rest-in-elegy-for-last-generation-of-holocaust-survivors/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:31:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822468 Former ADL chief, who was hidden as a child in Poland by his Catholic nanny, said his life's work combatting antisemitism was a duty to the children who perished, grandson recalls

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]]> Was Abe Foxman the last ‘Jewish pope’? https://www.timesofisrael.com/was-abe-foxman-the-last-jewish-pope/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:24:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821472 The longtime ADL director, who has died at age 86, personified the post-Holocaust battle against antisemitism. He also spoke for a US Jewish consensus that doesn’t exist anymore, if it ever did

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]]> ‘He pursued a world without hate’: Former Anti-Defamation League director Abe Foxman dies at 86 https://www.timesofisrael.com/iconic-jewish-leader-former-anti-defamation-league-director-abe-foxman-dies-at-86/ Sun, 10 May 2026 19:45:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3820538 Successor Greenblatt hails Foxman, who served from 1987 to 2015, as 'iconic Jewish leader, passionate advocate for the Jews and Israel'; Herzog mourns 'Zionist, humanist, and friend'

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]]> Antisemitic assaults surged 56% in Brooklyn last year — ADL report https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitic-assaults-surged-56-in-brooklyn-last-year-adl-report/ Fri, 08 May 2026 20:06:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819374 While incidents declined across the city, physical attacks on Jews in borough increased from 32 to 50, mostly targeting visibly identifiable Orthodox community members, watchdog says

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]]> ADL: Antisemitic assaults in US hit record high in 2025 as overall incidents declined https://www.timesofisrael.com/adl-antisemitic-assaults-in-us-hit-record-high-in-2025-as-overall-incidents-declined/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:06:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816674 In a year with 203 violent incidents, including the murders of three Jews, the total number of incidents dropped 33% from 2024's record high

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]]> Moderation cuts leave most extremist, antisemitic content on Instagram unchecked, ADL finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/adl-reports-systemic-failure-to-protect-instagram-users-from-antisemitic-content/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:12:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802790 Meta-owned platform is 'developing into a hub for hate and antisemitism,' says watchdog CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, as it fails to remove 93% of hate posts reported by researchers

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]]> Fortnite tops ADL’s ‘leaderboard’ ranking video games on efforts to curb antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/fortnite-tops-adls-leaderboard-ranking-video-games-on-efforts-to-curb-antisemitism/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:15:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787712 Watchdog rates 10 popular online games based on safety features, moderation, player protections, policies against hate; next slots taken by Grand Theft Auto Online, Call of Duty, Minecraft

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]]> Jewish screenwriting lab’s first film depicts Holocaust survivor and gay grandson https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-screenwriting-labs-first-film-depicts-holocaust-survivor-and-gay-grandson/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:24:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770682 Roommate comedy 'Bookends' is based on writer and star Noam Ash's experience moving in with his grandparents post-breakup

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]]> American Jewish groups throw support behind US-Israeli operation against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-jewish-groups-throw-support-behind-us-israeli-operation-against-iran/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:34:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764552 Organizations also call for increased security, urge Jewish communities worldwide to remain on alert for possible Iranian retaliation

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]]> ADL retracts claim that Canada school shooter tweeted ‘I need to hate jews’ 2 days before attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/adl-canada-school-shooter-tweeted-i-need-to-hate-jews-2-days-before-attack/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:02:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753593 Watchdog initially says Jesse Van Rootselaar 'regularly shared antisemitic and racist content and material glorifying previous mass killers,' later says X account in question 'not credible'

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]]> Saudi source: Israel criticism not antisemitic, Netanyahu doesn’t want normalization https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-source-israel-criticism-not-antisemitic-netanyahu-doesnt-want-normalization/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:56:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3750572 After ADL sounded alarm about shift in Saudi media coverage of Israel and Jews, royal family source insists to Kan that Riyadh has 'no hostility,' just issues with Israeli policy

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]]> Some Jewish groups break with tradition, refuse to sponsor NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-jewish-groups-break-with-tradition-refuse-to-sponsor-nyc-mayors-interfaith-breakfast/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:02:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749029 The ADL says it wasn't invited by Zohran Mamdani to the annual event on Friday, as two progressive Jewish organizations are co-sponsoring it for the first time

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]]> In 92NY talk, Bret Stephens urges ‘dismantling’ ADL, investing more in Jewish identity https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-92ny-talk-bret-stephens-urges-dismantling-adl-investing-more-in-jewish-identity/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:02:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747031 Conservative New York Times columnist questions the effectiveness of current efforts against antisemitism, says impulse to seek external validation is 'a fool's errand'

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]]> Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead effort at rival watchdog Nexus https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-adl-antisemitism-researcher-leaves-to-lead-effort-at-rival-watchdog-nexus/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:47:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744311 Aryeh Tuchman says he's looking to 'ask different questions,' not 'repudiate' his former employer, as he moves to a competing organization with a differing approach to Israel

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]]> Leading Jewish groups issue warning as Mamdani cuts antisemitism protections on first day https://www.timesofisrael.com/leading-jewish-groups-say-mamdani-reversed-antisemitism-protections-on-his-first-day/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:24:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725563 Unusually broad alliance of organizations criticizes NY mayor for revoking IHRA antisemitism definition, anti-BDS measure; US Holocaust Museum: Revocation 'should alarm everyone'

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