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ADL Applauds Colorado Muslim Society “Love Thy Neighbor” Bus Ads

On December 24, 2012, ADL Mountain States Regional Director Scott Levin joined Colorado Muslim Society Imam Karim Abuzaid, Rabbi Joe Black of Temple Emanuel, and Colorado Muslim Society general counsel Qusair Mohamedbhai to support the launch of advertisements on Regional Transportation buses that say “Love Thy Neighbor.” The advertisements, paid for by the Colorado Muslim Society, are in response to

Anti-Defamation League Decries Colorado Springs Menorah Vandalism

The Anti-Defamation League’s Mountain States Region today decried the vandalism of a Colorado Springs menorah with a swastika. The menorah, a religious symbol of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, is located in front of a rabbi’s home. Scott L. Levin, ADL Mountain States Regional Director, issued the following statement: The Anti-Defamation League condemns in the strongest terms this anti-Semitic vandalism.

ADL Condemns Anti-Islam Ads on RTD Buses

Responding to reports of anti-Islamic ads posted on several RTD buses in Denver, Scott L. Levin, ADL Mountain States Regional Director, issued the following statement: The Anti-Defamation League condemns these ads as highly offensive and inflammatory.  These advertisements stereotype an entire religion based on the actions of extremists.  There are extremists in every religion whose views reflect hatred and bigotry

Don’t stereotype all Jewish people on Israel

The Boulder Daily Camera published the following letter to the editor from Scott Levin, ADL Mountain States Regional Director, in response to a letter published by the newspaper from a Boulder anti-Israel activist detailing a proposed protest at a synagogue in Boulder: Michael Rabb’s proposal (Open Forum, Nov. 10) to protest at a Jewish place of worship in Boulder is

ADL Audit: 1,080 Anti-Semitic Incidents Reported Across U.S. in 2011, a 13 Percent Decrease,

Date: November 1, 2012 COLORADO AND WYOMING EXPERIENCE DECLINE IN INCIDENTS, REPORTING 11 IN 2011 Volume of School Bullying Incidents Cause for Deep Concern The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States declined by 13% in 2011, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).  The annual ADL Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents, released today, reported a total of 1,080 incidents of assault, vandalism and