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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

ADL’s Holocaust Memorial Candelabra

  Have you ever wondered about the unique candelabra lit each year at ADL’s Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program? Created by Colorado artist Barbara Patrick, the candelabra was chosen as the winner of a contest to create such a piece in the 1990s. It has been displayed at the Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program every year since. David Fell & Company, Inc. completed

Mountain States Spotlight With Regional Director of Education Tara Raju

  This month we have three big questions for Regional Director of Education Tara Raju as she concludes her career at ADL after nearly two decades on our Regional team.   ADL: Thinking back over your 18-year career at ADL, what are some of the highlights you’ve experienced?   Tara Raju: I have been lucky to have experienced many highlights,