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Mountain States Spotlight: Three Big Questions for Judge Ben Figa

This month, the Spotlight shines on ADL Mountain States Regional Board Member Ben Figa. Judge Figa was appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis to the 18th Judicial District Court – comprising Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties – earlier this summer. Prior to joining the bench, Figa was a Special Counsel at Burns, Figa & Will P.C.; an Assistant City

Get Ready for School – Your August “What’s New in ADL EDU?”

  For many of you in the Mountain States Region, the school year has already begun. Have the best year ever with resources from ADL! Sign your school up for No Place for Hate! Registration is underway for 2022-23 for ADL’s signature anti-bias education initiative.  Learn more at https://mountainstates.adl.org/no-place-for-hate-info/.   Religious Accommodations for the Jewish High Holy Days As a

Know Your Rights and Obligations

As a long-time religious freedom advocate for all Americans, ADL believes that Jews should not have to choose between observing the High Holidays and their school or work obligations. Accommodating those who observe is not only the right thing for schools and employers to do, it is often legally required whether you are physically in a classroom or workplace or

What’s New in ADL EDU?

As summer continues, we hope that you have had time to relax and rejuvenate. With time at home, many of us – and our students – are watching the news, and there’s a lot to process. Here are some new ADL resources to help you have those important conversations.   What Will Happen to Abortion Rights Now that Roe v.