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ADL confronts antisemitism on college campuses

  Since October 7th, ADL has tracked a surge in antisemitic incidents on college and university campuses. In addition, 73% of Jewish college students surveyed have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism since the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year alone. A plurality of Jewish college students reported that they do not feel physically safe on campus after October 7th,

An Interview with Manfred “Manny” Lindenbaum, Featured Speaker at ADL’s 43rd Annual Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program – May 8 at 5:30 PM

The ADL Mountain States Region is pleased to announce that the 2024 Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program will feature a talk by Holocaust Survivor Manfred “Manny” Lindenbaum. The program will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 pm at Temple Emanuel in Denver with a livestream option. The program will, as always, be free and open to all.  Register here.   We

Thank you to our 2023 Donors!

Thank you to each and every one of our nearly 2,350 donors who showed up in support of our mission as we reeled from the terror attacks of October 7 and the response since. Your investment in the work of ADL Mountain States propelled us to never-before-reached heights. We have cherished the opportunity to thank you individually for your gifts

The December Dilemma: Holiday Guidelines for Public Schools and Public Spaces

As the winter holidays approach, school administrators and teachers face the challenge of planning holiday programs and activities within and outside the classroom that demonstrate a respect for students of all faiths and religious beliefs. Civic officials similarly may face difficult questions about the placement of religious displays on public property. While acknowledging the December holiday season, it’s important to

Responding to CU Boulder’s Ethnic Studies Department “Revised Palestine Support Statement”

  Recently, many in the Jewish community have expressed concerns with the statement made by CU Boulder’s Department of Ethnic studies in support of Palestine. While several Jewish organizations and individuals made their objections known, ADL along with others reached out to the university leadership, and both CU Boulder President Todd Saliman and Chancellor Philip Distefano responded with their own