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Unprecedented, Historic Number of Antisemitic Incidents in 2023 in Los Angeles, Southern California and United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Willingham (310) 446-4226 awillingham@adl.org Ariella Loewenstein (310) 446-4229 aloewenstein@adl.org Matt Friedman (310) 446-4231 mfriedman@adl.org Unprecedented, Historic Number of Antisemitic Incidents in 2023 in Los Angeles, Southern California and United States A record-setting increase in antisemitic incidents throughout Los Angeles; includes attempted murder in February 2023 of two orthodox men leaving prayer services. Los Angeles, CA,

Statement from ADL Los Angeles Regarding the Release of USC’s Advisory Committee on Jewish Life Report

A statement from Ariella Loewenstein, Deputy Regional Director of ADL Los Angeles, USC alumnus and member of USC’s Advisory Committee on Jewish Life (JLAC): “I am honored to serve and be ADL’s voice on the Advisory Committee on Jewish Life (JLAC). The release of this committee’s recommendations and President Folt’s acceptance of the final report is a strong first step

Los Angeles Area Antisemitic Incidents Rise 29% in 2021 and 217% from 2017 to 2021; California and United States Reach All-Time High

A shocking increase in antisemitic assaults in Los Angeles; vandalism remains alarmingly high with notable increases in attacks against Jewish institutions and schools Los Angeles, CA, April 26, 2022 … ADL’s annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents issued today found that ADL Los Angeles, which includes Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Kern counties, witnessed an alarming spike in antisemitic incidents

ADL and Law Enforcement Partners Collaborate on Webinar on Antisemitic Hate

On August 26, 2021, ADL Los Angeles co-sponsored, in partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office of the Central District of California, the FBI-Los Angeles Field Office, and the Los Angeles Police Department an important webinar to discuss the rising tide of antisemitism. The virtual event, Federal and Local Responses to Antisemitic Hate: Awareness, Civil Actions, & Criminal Enforcement, drew

Make your voice heard on the UTLA anti-Israel motion

UPDATE as of June 25, 2021 ADL continues to advocate against efforts to stigmatize Israel within UTLA.  Our partners at the Jewish Federation are coordinating a sign-on letter for LAUSD families.  Please feel free to sign on through this link that also includes the letter from “LA Parents Against Antisemitism”.  ____________________________________________________ A few weeks ago, ADL Los Angeles was contacted by