ADL New England

We applaud We applaud Governor Maura Healey's announcement of a Massachusetts State Police Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team ( ). Our statement below:

The Massachusetts Constitution — the first in the nation — guarantees us all freedom and equality, safety and happiness.

Acts of hate are attacks on democracy, and we won’t stand for that in our state.

Parent U Workshop: A World of Difference

Show some support for some amazing MHS students while learning hands on what this middle school leadership program is all about. This workshop is great for anyone, but is especially good for upper elementary families who can get a glimpse of what's ahead, and for 6th grade caregivers who can gain greater understanding of what your student will learn from their peers as well as learn about an opportunity available for your students in 7th and 8th grade.

We were proud to stand with nearly 300,000 people at the in DC. We declared our support for Israel in its war against , we denounced the global wave of antisemitism that has occurred, and we screamed in response to the taking of hostages. Thanks to all who joined and who stand with us.

We’re witnessing a surge of antisemitism and anti-Zionism across the US following the Oct 7 massacre – all while Hamas continues to hold more than 240 people hostage. Now’s the time to act. Join on Nov. 14th in DC as we . www.marchforisrael.org

Hijacking public meetings and civic discourse with is an affront to all. We stand with Danvers in the wake of the recent zoombombing of the Planning Board meeting.

Town condemns anti-Semitic disruption of Planning Board meeting DANVERS — Tuesday night’s hybrid Planning Board meeting was disrupted by individuals who shared anti-Semitic and anti-Israel sentiments via the meeting’s live Zoom video, officials said.

The Boston Globe rightly identifies the need to transcend the violent & dehumanizing rhetoric that has emerged in the wake of the Hamas attacks: “The problem comes when civil dialogue crosses the line into incitement and when dehumanizing rhetoric paves the way for violence.”

Passionate debate over the Israel-Hamas war is fine. Violence is not. - The Boston Globe Dehumanizing rhetoric is making both Jews and Muslims fearful. Elected officials and civic leaders could do more to counter the vitriol.

We welcome a conversation but the community deserves an apology, D7 Councilor Tania Anderson.

This Sunday, join the Marblehead community for an Interfaith Prayer Vigil in Solidarity with Israel and the Jewish People at 3pm.

Tufts SJP applauding the “creativity” of Hamas in perpetrating atrocities, including murdering babies, is obscene.

Today, we joined with thousands on the Boston Common to stand up for Israel and against terrorism. The nightmare of Hamas is not war, it is "our standing together in allyship to say their hate won't stand."

With over 700 Israelis dead, many more wounded, and Hamas claiming 130 Israelis including children captive, the joint statement by Harvard student groups blaming Israel for these acts of a foreign terrorist organization is despicable. Harvard University must disavow or be seen as complicit in this antisemitism that should have no place on campus.

in 2002, the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge was dedicated in . ADL proudly honors the memory of Lenny Zakim z"l, former ADL New England regional director, whose inspired leadership for two decades helped build bridges among communities in Boston.

REMINDER: The Good Fight Forum is ONE WEEK AWAY! Secure your spot before tickets close THIS THURSDAY 10/5! http://www.adl.org/goodfight2023

Tickets for ADL’s The Good Fight Forum are going FAST! Register today to reserve your spot for an informative and hands-on day dedicated to combating and . Register and learn more here: http://www.adl.org/goodfight2023

Tonight is the first night of – a weeklong holiday that celebrates the new season and commemorates the 40 years the Israelites spent wandering the desert after their Exodus from Egypt. Chag Sukkot Sameach!🌿🍋

Thank you Linda K. Wertheimer for exploring how NH's divisive concepts has a chilling effect on Holocaust education. "Some of the topics that the divisive concepts laws restrict are precisely the ones that Holocaust education experts say must be covered to prevent a repeat of history."

The ‘anti woke’ legislation making K-12 teachers in New Hampshire nervous - The Boston Globe “I don’t know how you can have a lesson on the Holocaust and genocide and the issue of racism can’t come up,” says a former social studies teacher.

Join ADL's Rabbi Ron Fish, UVM Hillel's Matt Vogel, ADL's Samantha Robinson, & Harvard University student Noa Horowitz in Navigating Progressive Spaces in a Time of Rising Anti-Zionism: Successful Strategies from Students and Professionals who Advise Them. Register: http://www.adl.org/goodfight2023

We are TWO WEEKS AWAY from the on 10/10! Join us to explore how you can confront antisemitism: on campus, in schools, in workplaces, in every day conversations, and in our communities. Register today: http://www.adl.org/goodfight2023

Join Allison Feaster of the Boston Celtics, Mike Rubin of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), girls varsity soccer coach Sharon Chapman of Stoneham High School, and King Phillip High School student athlete Vicky Cosmo at the on 10/10! Register today: http://www.adl.org/goodfight2023

As begins at sundown, we wish everyone a happy, healthy and sweet new year! See you in 5784 as we continue . L’Shanah Tovah!🍯🍎

Over the past week, Salem, MA was hit by a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism, which including the defacement of the Tabernacle Congregational Church. We stand with the + community and encourage anyone with information to contact the Salem Police Department.

Vandals strike across Salem with ‘anti-LGBTQ graffiti’ - The Boston Globe Investigators are trying to determine who vandalized the Tabernacle Congregational Church with “anti-LGBTQ graffiti” and defaced “Pride-related” crosswalks and flags throughout the city, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Salem Police Department.

Just Announced: Carol Fulp, District Attorney Kevin Hayden, and Idit Klein will engage in keynote conversation, moderated by ADL NE Regional Director Jonah Steinberg at ADL's The Good Fight Forum! Get your tickets today: adl.org/goodfight2023

slurs and symbols defaced the Old Stone House Tower in Brownington, VT this weekend but this building's history speaks louder than hate. Built in 1836 by Alexander Twilight, a man of African-American ancestry as a dormitory for the Orleans County Grammar School, this building is now a symbol of the town's heritage and history.

Old Stone House Tower Attacked By Vandals; Painted With Swastikas, Antisemitic Hate Speech Vermont State Police investigators are looking for the public’s help in identifying vandals who targeted the Old Stone House & Museum Observation Tower with hate speech.

On the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, we honor the memory of those we lost in those horrific acts of terrorism and hate.

Congratulations to ADL's 2023 Krupp Leadership Award recipients! Thanks for all you do to make the world a more just, secure place. Register http://adl.org/ylc today to celebrate their achievements and ADL's work at our Young Leadership Celebration on 11/2!

On October 10th, explore the work of prominent arts activists Laura Mendel from Jewish Arts Collaborative, Imari H. Paris Jeffries from Embrace Boston, and Zachary Ahmad-Kahloon from The Seacoast Repertory Theatre at ! Get your tickets here: http://www.adl.org/goodfight2023

We wish everyone a restful as we celebrate workers' contributions everywhere and the hard work that goes into fighting hate every day.

ADL New England’s fellows take part in in-depth discussions with experts, including senior ADL professionals, & engage in high-level briefings with top government officials & decision makers at our annual National Leadership Summit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action, apply today! https://newengland.adl.org/glass-leadership-institute/gli/apply-now/

Join us for The Good Fight on October 10th to hear President Ron Liebowitz of Brandeis University and Rabbi David Wolpe, inaugural ADL Rabbinic Fellow and Harvard Divinity School visiting scholar, engage in one of the most critical conversations of our time. Register today: http://adl.org/goodfight2023

"Let us join together to ensure that our communities have the support and resources to meet this challenge and welcome these families." Our statement: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/28/metro/neo-nazi-group-nsc-131-holds-anti-immigration-protest-outside-woburn-hotel/

With antisemitism and bias rising precipitously all around the world , DEI and HR professionals must ensure that addressing antisemitism and cultural competency on minority groups and Jewish issues is part of a workplace DEI strategy. In order to build a more inclusive workplace, DEI efforts must take into account the experiences of all employees and do so intersectionally. Otherwise, we risk failing to address the gaps and inequities that keep us from creating truly inclusive workplaces where all people can thrive. One of the areas to build upon current efforts is by incorporating antisemitism, racism, and other issues impacting employees into DEI strategies. Please join us for a special hands-on workshop on October 10 dedicated to exploring these topics. www.adl.org/goodfight2023

A pair of new studies from ADL’s Center for Tech & Society and the Tech Transparency Project shows how some of the biggest social media platforms and search engines at times directly contribute to the proliferation of online antisemitism, hate and extremism. https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/social-media-and-search-algorithms-contribute-proliferation-online-hate

This weekend marks six years since the deadly Unite the Right rally in , VA, which ended in the tragic murder of Heather Heyer. Domestic extremism came into focus for many Americans on that day, and we remain committed to combatting that threat.

ADL is marching on 8/26 because too much is at stake to sit on the sidelines. Join us and 100+ civil rights organizations for the 60th anniversary of the as we unite against the rise of hatred, violence, and threats to democracy. https://www.adl.org/march-washington-60-years

📢 New report: We examined individuals & movements associated with left-wing political organizations in France, Germany, Spain & the UK to see what lessons can be learned to protect against the mainstreaming of such antisemitism in US politics: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/antisemitism-and-radical-anti-israel-bias-political-left-europe?auHash=gHT6BM2B3FPkeAcHKyfILId-68YVna8V0DMMKGPOWww

Defacing a park in Augusta, Maine with a sw****ka and racial slurs was an action intended to spread fear and intimidation. Learn more about the sw****ka here: https://adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/sw****ka

https://wgme.com/news/local/sw****kas-and-offensive-language-found-spray-painted-in-augusta-park-mill-park-graffiti-maine-hate-speech

'A very disturbing symbol:' Swastikas found spray painted at Augusta park The city of Augusta says they found offensive language and hate symbols, like sw****kas, spray-painted on signs in and around Mill Park.

Over the weekend, ADL New England volunteered to support the 114th NAACP National Convention in Boston! Thank you to the Boston NAACP branch for organizing and facilitating this inspiring event.

Important report by Eric Russell and John Terhune examines the spike in white supremacist activity in in recent years. Portland Press Herald

Hate groups are on the march in Maine A three-month investigation by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reveals that white nationalist groups are increasing their presence in Maine. Ignoring them would be a mistake, experts say.

Barrington Little League's facilities at Sherwood Field were vandalized with and racist slurs and need your help. Contact Barrington Police Department or Barrington Baseball with any leads.

Vandals spray paint sw****ka, racist language at Little League facility | ABC6 BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Barrington Little League is asking for the public’s help after one of their facilities at Sherwood Field was broken into and vandalized with anti-Semitic and racist spray paint on Tuesday. Aaron Aguiar, president of the Barrington Little League, told ABC 6 News this...