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AP Report: Antisemitic incidents on the rise in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 500 antisemitic acts targeting Jewish people, including assault, vandalism and harassment, were committed in California last year, an increase of more than 40% from 2021, underscoring a proliferation of hate crimes and extremism in the state, according to a report released Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League. READ MORE
Attending Interfaith Meeting with Mayor Bass
Senior Associate Regional Director Matthew Friedman representated ADL at an Interfaith leaders’ meeting on Tuesday, May 2, near City Hall. The meeting was organized by the Los Angeles City Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, and included representatives from many faith communities from throughout LA. Mayor Karen Bass also attended part of the meeting, which focused mostly on addressing homelessness.
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Going Above and Beyond the Call to Fight Hate
ADL Southern California honors law enforcement professionals who are fighting against a rising tide of antisemitism and hate In the face of record-breaking levels of hate and antisemitism across Southern California, ADL honored law enforcement professionals for modeling innovative ways to combat hate and extremism and make a positive impact on victims of hate or bias-motivated crimes and incidents. Departments
ADL California takes leading role at JPAC’s 2024 Capitol Summit in Sacramento
Over 40 ADL volunteer leaders and staff members were a part of the approximately 500 participants in this year’s Jewish Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) Capitol Summit in Sacramento on May 14-15, 2024. This was the largest Capitol Summit for JPAC ever, and ADL’s contingent was one of the most sizable groups. Over two days, JPAC attendees networked with other Jewish