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2020 ADL Sherwood Prize to Law Enforcement for Combatting Hate

The Helene and Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate recognizes law enforcement activities during the last two calendar years that demonstrate relentless dedication to containing and minimizing the prevalence and severity of hate motivated behavior perpetrated in their communities, and performed with professionalism, effectiveness and visibility. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or sponsorships.

ADL Legacy Lunch and Executive Committee Meeting includes “Insiders Briefing” on Anti-Semitism

An insiders’ briefing, The New Anti-Semitism: Why Here, Why Now? And What It Means for America and its Jews with Dr. Steven Windmueller, Dean Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, was held for the regional Executive Committee, ADL Second Century Campaign and other longtime, loyal ADL supporters October 24 at the ADL office. ADL Regional Director Amanda Susskind began

Discussion with National Board of Directors Chair and Senior Vice President for International Affairs at ADL LA’s Annual Meeting

ADL LA Regional Board Chair Scott Harris presided over the region’s Annual Meeting on June 11 at the Skirball Cultural Center. The meeting featured remarks from ADL Board of Directors Chair Esta Epstein and a presentation by ADL Senior Vice President for International Affairs Sharon Nazarian. Scott Harris welcomed Board members, affiliates, and guests and described the range of important

ADL’s SVP of Programs Speaks to Regional Board

George Selim, ADL Senior VP of Programs spoke to the Los Angeles Regional Board on September 5. The leading expert on Homeland Security and countering violent extremism previously worked in three presidential administrations and now oversees the ADL Center on Extremism as well as ADL programs relating to law enforcement and education. During the “behind the headlines” briefing, Selim presented

Annual Meeting Features FBI Speaker, Election of New Officers

Attorney Scott Harris was elected Regional Board Chair at the Pacific Southwest Region’s Annual Meeting on June 12 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Before turning over the gavel to Harris, Ivy Kagan Bierman — who has served as Chair for the past two years — called him “very smart, a creative problem solver and a passionate advocate.” These qualities were clear