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Proclamation – 2020 Holocaust Remembrance Week

The ADL Mountain States Region thanks Governor Jared Polis for his proclamation declaring April 20-24 as Holocaust Remembrance Week in Colorado. View the proclamation here. The full text of the proclamation follows. PROCLAMATION: WHEREAS, the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, was a tragic genocide where approximately six million Jews and five million other persons were systematically killed by the

Mountain States Spotlight with Wendy Miller: How far have we really come in sixty-five years?

  This month’s Mountain States Spotlight takes the form of a guest blog post written by ADL Civil Rights Mission participant and ADL supporter Wendy Miller.  In February, Miller traveled to Georgia and Alabama with 44 other participants in the ADL Mountain States Region’s Civil Rights Mission. Following is an excerpt from her blog from the trip.   How far

Free ADL Resources for Passover 2020

  Spring is a time of renewal and a time when many faiths and cultures gather in community, share family traditions and anticipate a future filled with health, happiness and peace. Yet, whether you are observing Passover, Easter, Ramadan, or any other holiday meaningful to your faith and culture, this spring is different. During this unprecedented time, we can draw strength from the vital traditions and

Introducing ADL’s Fighting Hate From Home Coloring Book!

  Introducing the ADL Fighting Hate From Home Coloring Book! During this challenging time, we at the ADL Mountain States Region want to provide something fun for kids of all ages to get involved with our #FightingHateFromHome initiative. This week’s edition of #MountainStatesMoments is the new ADL Fighting Hate From Home Coloring Book! Click here for free coloring pages highlighting

ADL supports bills advancing Holocaust and genocide education, fair treatment

  This Spring, the ADL Mountain States Region has actively supported bills that enhance anti-discrimination laws in Colorado, opposed bills that sought to curtail Coloradans’ civil rights and is working to introduce Holocaust and Genocide studies in public schools throughout the state.  ADL has worked with an extensive network of coalition partners, including the Jewish Community Relations Council, to introduce House