Natalie Shclover displayed courage and integrity when she confronted Israel-bashing at the University of Connecticut a month ago, yet she made an error in judgment that boomeranged on her and offset a more productive outcome.
Read More »Column: Gosar Censure: No Time To Confront House Anti-Semitism
We cannot argue with Nancy Pelosi: “When a member uses his or her national platform to encourage violence, tragically, people listen.”
Read More »Vote for the Worst Offender in StopAntisemitism’s 2021 Antisemite of the Year Contest
Voting is now open for the third annual Antisemite of the Year Contest, a competition run by watchdog group StopAntisemitism designed to hold accountable those who propagated the most hatred against Jews in 2021.
Read More »Mountain States ADL Supports New Course on Anti-Semitism
Beginning November 2nd, Chabad centers in Colorado Including Longmont and Westminster will offer a four-week, Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) course titled Outsmarting Antisemitism. Mountain States ADL will be enhancing this groundbreaking course by offering a special insider briefing on “Current Trends in Antisemitism and What to do About Them” for anyone enrolled in the class as a fifth follow-up session.
Read More »Column: Democrats Claim They Will Curb Your Anti-Semitism. With Their Record?
Oh, c’mon, Doug and Eileen, quit messing with us. To block anti-Semitism in Virginia, vote for Democrats?
Read More »First Friday on Thursday: Rising Antisemitism in our Community and Country with Scott Levin
Please join Bonai Shalom this Thursday, August 5 at 7:00 pm (on Zoom).
Read More »Column: If We Do Not Stand Against Anti-Semitism, Why Should Anyone Else?
Within a week, Pope Francis and two prominent black men took steps that can only benefit the Jewish people in a follow-up, perhaps coincidental, to a rally of Jews and others who gathered near Capitol Hill to protest anti-Semitism.
Read More »Column: Anti-Semitism Watch: A Hopeful Sign For Black Lives Matter
When a parent buries a child, little else matters. So how does the Black Lives Matter movement find the time and energy to brand Israel as an apartheid and genocidal state and equate its policies with police brutality?
Read More »London Calling: Message for Community From Rabbi Marc
Every Friday morning, my mother gets her weekly copy of The Jewish Chronicle, delivered along with The Times and I have been reading it with considerable alarm. Almost every story is one that relates to the sharp and shocking increase in incidents of anti-Semitism since the awful escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.
Read More »Statement on Israel and Rising Anti-Semitism from the Boulder JCC
We are devastated by the recent violence and loss of life in the Middle East, including between neighbors. We are also heartbroken by the subsequent rise in hate and anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world.
Read More »Jewish and Proud: Stay Vigilant, Stay Strong
The JEWISHcolorado Regional Security & Safety Initiative reminds community members to remain vigilant during these unsettling times.
Read More »U.S. Antisemitic Incidents Remained At Historic High in 2020
Antisemitic incidents remained at a historically high level across the United States in 2020, with a total of 2,024 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism reported to ADL (the Anti-Defamation League).
Read More »Column: Anti-Semitism Watch: A Pox on Both Parties
U.S. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rashida Tlaib – each crazy in their own ways – deserve each other. None of us deserve this pair turning Capitol Hill into a psych ward. Nor do we deserve the thoughtless and senseless response of both Democrats and Republicans.
Read More »ADL’s 2020 Never Is Now Summit Goes Virtual & Free
ADL’s Never Is Now Summit, the world’s largest summit on antisemitism and hate, will be held from November 8 – 19, 2020. This year, it will be held virtually and is available to all at no cost.
Read More »Antisemitic Incidents Hit All-Time High In 2019
Reported incidents in Colorado surge by 56 percent, according to ADL annual report.
Read More »Community Conversation on Anti-Semitism
Boulder’s Rabbinic Council (Haver), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and the Boulder JCC are convening a community conversation to discuss recent incidents of anti-Semitism in our area and to provide support to one another.
Read More »ADL Condemns Anti-Semitic Vandalism, Swastikas At Bailey Church, Real Estate Office
The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region, responding to reports of anti-Semitic vandalism and swastikas at a Bailey church and real estate office, condemned the incidents and commended law enforcement for investigating the incidents as possible hate crimes.
Read More »ADL Condemns Swastika Burned Into Asphalt At Denver School
The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region, responding to reports of a swastika burned into the asphalt at a Denver elementary school, condemned the incident and commended Denver Public Schools and the Denver Police Department for their swift action to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of the school community.
Read More »White Supremacist Propaganda on College Campuses Rises 77% Over Past 9 Months: ADL Report
White supremacist groups continued to escalate their propaganda campaign targeting U.S. college campuses last year, including campuses in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Read More »Opinion: Pass the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (and Protect the First Amendment)
A bipartisan group of politicians in Washington just introduced the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018. All that the act does is direct that anti-Semitism, as it is manifested today, be treated comparably to racism or sexism.
Read More »Anti-Semitic Incidents in Colorado Continue to Climb
Reports of anti-Jewish harassment, vandalism and assault increase by 27 percent from 2016 to 2017; Number of incidents more than triples since 2015.
Read More »Child Holocaust Survivor to Speak on Surviving the Angel of Death
On September 25, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and Chabad of NW Metro Denver will host survivor Rabbi Mangel for a special event.
Read More »ADL Deeply Concerned About Reports of Anti-Semitism at West Jefferson Middle School
The Anti-Defamation League is deeply disturbed to hear reports that a student has experienced an alarming level of anti-Semitic bullying at a Conifer, CO middle school.
Read More »Is Paris — And Europe — Burning?
Boulder resident and former French citizen Sylvain Hayoun recently returned from a visit to Paris. Here is his report on the state of the Jews there after the horrendous events in January.
Read More »ADL Audit: 2013 Saw Decrease in Colorado Anti-Semitic Incidents
The total number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States fell by 19% in 2013, continuing a decade-long downward slide. Incidents in Colorado decreased by 15%.
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