Who We AreIn 1913, ADL was founded on Jewish values that inform our work, how we operate and the changes we seek in the world. It has always meant stopping anti-Semitism and defending the Jewish people. Today, it also means fighting threats to our very democracy, including cyberhate, bullying, bias in schools and in the criminal justice system, terrorism, hate crimes, coercion of religious minorities, and contempt for anyone who is different.While we have accomplished a great deal, much work is left to be done. We want an ever-more just society. We continually develop new programs, policies and skills to expose and combat whatever holds us back. We are focused on what brings us closer to this ideal. Ours is a shared journey.Anti-Defamation LeagueADL2_86bb5dad-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8cSigmund LivingstonWhen Chicago attorney Sigmund Livingston founded ADL in 1913, he envisioned an America where those who seemed different were not targets of discrimination and threats, but were equals, worthy of shared opportunity and a place in the American dream. This vision remains relevant today, its call to action as urgent.Jewish PeopleADL Leadership & StaffADL's professional staff and lay leaders work side by side, sharing a range of expertise and perspectives. Among them are many young advocates whose deep commitment belies their age. ADL's governing body is a National Commission of up to 700 members from every corner of the country.Marvin D. NathanNational ChairJonathan GreenblattCEO and National DirectorKenneth JacobsonSenior Vice-President - Deputy National DirectorFrederic L. BlochSenior Vice-President - GrowthEmily BrombergSenior Vice-President - Chief of StaffShari GerstenSenior Vice-President - LeadershipMichael A. KellmanSenior Vice-President - Finance & AdministrationRafail PortnoySenior Vice-President - TechnologyTom RudermanSenior Vice-President - Human Resources, Talent & KnowledgeGeorge SelimSenior Vice-President - ProgramsSteven C. SheinbergSenior Vice-President - General Counsel / Privacy & SecurityBetsaida AlcantaraVice President - Communications & DigitalAmy Aronoff BlumkinVice President - Brand & MarketingDavid FriedmanVice President - Law Enforcement, Extremism & Community SecurityLorraine TivenVice President - Education (Interim)David S. WarenVice President - Regional Operations & Advancement_86bb5dae-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8cTo stop the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all..._86bb6388-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8cJudaismOur Jewish values inform our work and the change we seek in the world. These values also guide the strategy and tactics of all of our programs and activities globally, nationally and locally.CourageWe have the courage to speak out against anti-Semitism and bigotry, discrimination and injustice -- even when we stand alone.DemocracyWe stand up for the Jewish State of Israel -- the only democratically-elected government in the Middle East.RespectWe value respect in our work and workplace, acknowledging the humanity in others -- even as we put forth different views.CollaborationWe embrace the power of collaboration, recognizing that working together yields gains that could not always be achieved on our own.InclusionWe believe in the power of inclusion and uniting people from diverse groups -- because we are stronger together than when we are apart.IntegrityWe always observe the highest standards of integrity.CredibilityWe are viewed as having unquestioned credibility because our actions draw from years of experience and are grounded in research and rigorous thinking.AccountabilityWe set high performance expectations and hold ourselves accountable for the quality of our work and the results we achieve as individuals, as a team and as one organization.Anti-SemitismFight Anti-Semitism_86bb6389-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c1ADL is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism.Anti-Semitism GloballyUpdate this information and make it available to the world._86bb65d6-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c1.1Anti-Semitism is a global phenomenon with more than one billion people holding anti-Semitic views. This statistic is among revelations of ADL's groundbreaking poll tracking anti-Semitic attitudes worldwide: the 2014 ADL Global 100. Conducted in 101 countries and territories, the poll provided a rare glimpse of prevailing worldwide sentiments about Jews. Some results were expected. Others offered fresh insights: 35% of people never heard of the Holocaust. 41% believe Jews are more loyal to Israel than their own country, and 74% of people in the Middle East and North Africa are anti-Semitic -- the highest regional percentage in the world. Of the 26% of people who hold anti-Semitic views, 70% have never actually met a Jewish person. ADL will continue to update this information and make it available to the world.Anti-Semitism in the USMonitor anti-Semitic assaults and incidents on college campuses, our communities and online. _86bb65d7-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c1.2Task Force on Online Harassment and JournalismIn 2016, ADL launched a Task Force on Online Harassment and Journalism to investigate and develop responses to anti-Semitic attacks on journalists. Advisors to this group include thought leaders from academia, industry, journalism, law enforcement and a range of non-governmental organizations.JournalistsCollegesAnti-Semitism is on the rise in the U.S. Since January 2017, Jewish institutions across the country have been targeted with an unprecedented number of bomb threats. Jewish Community Centers, schools, synagogues and Anti-Defamation League offices have all received calls or e-mails warning of attacks that turned out to be hoaxes. Our 2015 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents reported an overall increase in anti-Semitic incidents for the second straight year. While the rate remains historically low, the current numbers reveal disturbing trends: A dramatic spike in violent anti-Semitic assaults, and a marked increase in anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses. ADL has been monitoring this increase -- on campuses, in our communities and online. Communities & HateCombat Hate & Protect Communities_86bb681a-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c2Law Enforcement OfficialsCommunitiesWe provide law enforcement and communities with the information they need to stay safe from extremist threats of every kind.Community SecurityCreate and maintain welcoming and safe environments._86bb681b-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c2.1Law Enforcement OfficialsA hate crime targeting one person can make an entire community feel vulnerable. That's why ADL partners with law enforcement officials to promote security for all members of the community. No matter what type of bias is behind a hate crime -- whether it is based on race, LGBTQ, religion, national origin or other factors -- our goal is the same: to create and maintain welcoming and safe environments. This work reflects our values of respect -- acknowledging the equal rights of all groups -- and of inclusion, which emphasize that a community’s strength comes from working together.CyberhateConfront cyberhate,_86bb681c-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c2.2FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeSince 1985, ADL has been a pioneer in confronting cyberhate. We have partnered with industry leaders and legal experts to identify and remove online hate speech. In 2016, we formed the ADL Center on Technology & Society to double down on our strategic investments to advance these efforts. Working closely with industry leaders such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, in 2014 we introduced Best Practices to ensure threats and offensive content violating their community guidelines are taken offline. We have also been instrumental in game-changing breakthroughs like the formation of the Twitter Trust and Safety Council. If you see cyberhate, use ADL’s Cyber-Safety Action Guide to help get it removed.Extremism, Terrorism & BigotryMonitor extremism across the ideological spectrum._86bb681d-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c2.3ADL Center on ExtremismToday the ADL Center on Extremism is the foremost authority on extremism, terrorism and hate, both foreign and domestic. We provide resources, expertise and trainings that enable law enforcement officers, public officials and community leaders, as well as internet and technology companies to identify and counter emerging threats.We monitor extremism across the ideological spectrum. Our staff of investigators, analysts, researchers and technical experts strategically monitors, exposes and disrupts extremist threats -- on the internet and on the ground.Hate CrimesProtect minority groups with comprehensive hate crimes laws in every state._86bb681e-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c2.4Minority GroupsStatesADL crafted the first model hate crime legislation in America, and 45 states plus the District of Columbia now have laws based on or similar to ADL's model. We also led the large coalition of organizations that ultimately spearheaded the passage of the landmark Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act in 2009, which ensured a federal hate crimes law. ADL's work has led to hate crimes becoming a stand-alone field of criminal law, inspiring police departments to form bias crime units and provide special training. But there is still a great deal of work to be done. After the heinous Charleston church shooting in 2015, we launched #50StatesAgainstHate, designed to make certain that minority groups are protected with comprehensive hate crimes laws in every state.Law Enforcement PartnershipsTrain law enforcement professionals on extremism, terrorism, hate crimes and building trust with the people they serve._86bb681f-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c2.5Law Enforcement ProfessionalsADL Law Enforcement and Society Training ProgramADL's Law Enforcement and Society training program, developed with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, uses the history of the Holocaust as a springboard for examining law enforcement’s role in our democracy and their relationship to the people they serve. Since 1999, more than 130,000 law enforcement professionals have received Law Enforcement and Society training, with programs established in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Tampa, St. Louis and Houston. Our Advanced Training School (ATS) course on Extremist and Terrorist Threats has come to be recognized as one of the premier law enforcement counterterrorism trainings in the country. The three-day program in Washington, DC, recently featured both ADL's own subject matter experts on white supremacy, anti-government extremism, homegrown radicalization and international terrorist groups, as well as briefings from the chiefs who responded to the Pulse Nightclub and San Bernardino shootings. ATS has now trained more than 1,000 commanders, representing nearly 250 different agencies, since the program was first launched in 2003.United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumLaw Enforcement ExecutivesIn addition, each year ADL takes a small number of law enforcement executives to Israel to study its counter-terrorism approaches. More than 200 high-ranking American officials have participated in ADL's week-long National Counter-Terrorism Seminar in Israel since it began in 2004.ADL is the nation’s top non-governmental law enforcement training organization. Every year we train more than 14,000 law enforcement professionals on extremism, terrorism, hate crimes and building trust with the people they serve.Discrimination & JusticeConfront Discrimination & Secure Justice_86bb6820-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3ADL pursues fair treatment for all through legislatures, the courts and the public square -- both federally and at the grassroots.Criminal Justice ReformBuild trust between communities and police._86bb68a6-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.1CommunitiesPoliceThe struggle for criminal justice reform takes place at the intersection of important ADL issues. Our work must begin at the most fundamental level, addressing the racial disparities and bias embedded in specific elements of criminal justice, such as sentencing procedures. ADL's Law Enforcement Partnerships and our role as the largest non-governmental trainer of law enforcement officers and officials provides us with a unique opportunity. We can create inclusive coalitions to build trust between communities and police as we advocate for ways to begin repairing what is not working.Education EquityBroaden the pathway to education._86bb6fe0-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.2ADL fights to broaden the pathway to high-quality education, even as we work to disrupt the "school-to-prison" pipeline. When young people do not finish high school, they are much more likely to be incarcerated one day. A disproportionate number of students who drop out are students of color. This work has been an historic strength of ADL. One of our first amicus briefs filed with the U.S. Supreme Court came in Brown v. Board of Education. As the promise of that landmark decision has remained a dream deferred, we have strengthened our efforts to close the education gap -- often working at the local level through ADL's regional offices.Free SpeechDefend free speech._86bb6fe1-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.3ADL passionately defends free speech in America. We recognize that the First Amendment protects even hateful or offensive speech, and we believe that the best answer to hate speech is not censorship, but more speech. The challenge we face today is that people are using their free speech rights in both the real and virtual worlds to propagate hate, and civility and respect are under assault. We see this trend on college campuses, in cyberspace, and in other arenas. In response, one of ADL’s priorities is to promote counterspeech, truth, and respectful dialogue without undermining free speech rights.Immigrant & Refugee RightsChange federal restrictions on immigration._86bb73e6-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.4ImmigrantsOurs in a nation of immigrants. Once we were all strangers in a strange land. This is why ADL fights tirelessly for those making their own exodus from war and oppression. Historically we have called for just and humanitarian immigration policies. Today, we are experiencing the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Our value is one of inclusion. ADL has met with political leaders to advocate for changes in federal restrictions, while simultaneously reaching many more people through our "We Were Strangers Too" public awareness campaign.LGBTQ RightsWork for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) rights_86bb7508-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.5LesbiansGay PeopleBisexual PeopleTransgender PeopleFull inclusion in society is the only measure of equality. ADL has long worked for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) rights, opposing discrimination laws and criminalizing and exposing hate crimes. Our amicus brief in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges added to the successful call for marriage equality. We also reach beyond U.S. borders to speak out against anti-LGBTQ practices in Russia, Nigeria and elsewhere. The next generation of young people is the proving ground for sustainable change, which is why all ADL education programs, including anti-bias and bullying prevention, address respect for all people regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.Race & Racial JusticeFight for racial equality and justice._86bb7509-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.6From Brown vs. Board of Education to Selma to Ferguson, ADL has historically been on the front lines when it comes to fighting for racial equality and justice. This challenge is part of our own story. ADL's founding coincided with vicious anti-Semitic incidents which dramatized the hate and demonization of the "other" in the first half of the 20th century. Today we focus on race and diversity in our education programs -- and not in a typical way. ADL curricula on the high school level deal with racial disparities in the justice system and racial profiling. Find more about these programs and resources for educators at every grade level in Education & Resources.Religious FreedomKeep government out of religion._86bb750a-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.7ADL believes that the best way to protect religious liberty is to keep government out of religion. We safeguard religious freedom for all Americans by protecting the separation of church and state mandated by the First Amendment. ADL has filed an amicus brief in nearly every major religious freedom case before the U.S. Supreme Court and countless cases in other courts. They can be read in our amicus briefs database. We have also tirelessly advocated in Congress and state legislatures for laws prohibiting religious discrimination and providing accommodations to the religiously observant. ADL further promotes religious freedom through our Interfaith & Intergroup Relations work which promotes understanding among diverse religious groups, including our work with the Catholic Church through the "Bearing Witness" Holocaust education program and ADL's Interfaith Coalition on Mosques, which works to ensure religious freedom for America's Muslim communities.Voting RightsServe as a voice for voting rights._86bb750b-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.8VotersADL has historically been a strong voice for voting rights, dating to our efforts to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965. After the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2013 that effectively gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act, the 2016 election became the first presidential election without robust federal voting rights protections in more than 50 years. Fourteen states had voting rights restrictions in place, including strict voter ID requirements, cuts to early voting and more laws that kept eligible Americans from casting a vote.Women's EquitySupport women's rights._86bb7b66-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c3.9WomenWomen's rights are human rights, making gender issues essential to ADL's work. We fight for equal pay for equal work and for the right to choose. We stand against sexual harassment and barriers to advancement. In the courts, ADL has filed amicus briefs in every major Supreme Court case involving reproductive freedom and family planning since Roe v. Wade. Read these briefs, including our most recent submission in the 2016 case Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, in our amicus briefs database. In Congress and state legislatures, we advocate for bills to protect and empower women, such as the expanded 2013 Violence Against Women Act. Because education is the fundamental path to change, ADL includes gender discrimination as part of our anti-bias programs.PayFight for equal pay for equal work._1ab324da-933e-11e7-8bb5-96da0f8569673.9.1ChoiceFight for the right to choose._1ab32b24-933e-11e7-8bb5-96da0f8569673.9.2Harassment & AdvancementStand against sexual harassment and barriers to advancement._1ab32d2c-933e-11e7-8bb5-96da0f8569673.9.3Protection & EmpowermentAdvocate for bills to protect and empower women._1ab32ea8-933e-11e7-8bb5-96da0f8569673.9.4CongressState LegislaturesEducationInclude gender discrimination in our anti-bias education programs._1ab3302e-933e-11e7-8bb5-96da0f8569673.9.5IsraelStand Up for Israel_86bb7bc0-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c4IsraelOur Israel advocacy extends from campuses to the worlds of politics and diplomacy. We also promote respect for all within Israel.Anti-Israel Activity & BDSHelp our supporters understand threats facing Israel and advocate for a secure and stable democratic Jewish state._86bb7bc1-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c4.1Jewish StateIsrael needs people to stand up now more than ever as it faces more threats -- from enemy states like Iran, terrorists, and those seeking to delegitimze Israel like the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. ADL helps our supporters understand the complex issues and advocate for a secure and stable democratic Jewish state. Learn about Israel and its challenges through our website, blogs and resources, which focus on current events relating to the Jewish State. Study ADL's Israel: A Guide for Activists to find tools for advocating for Israel, information on Israeli history, responses to common inaccuracies about Israel and other information.Domestic Israeli IssuesEngage with Israeli leaders and government officials and educate the public on issues of racism and discrimination against minority groups._86bb7bc2-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c4.2Israeli LeadersIsraeli Government OfficialsAmerican Jewish CommunityJust like the U.S., Israeli society grapples with issues of racism and discrimination against minority groups. Religious pluralism, including the role of the Israeli Rabbinate on lifecycle issues, is a highly significant issue for the American Jewish community. ADL engages with Israeli leaders and government officials and educates the public on these important issues which are vital to Israel's vibrant democratic tradition.Israel Advocacy & EducationHelp our supporters understand threats facing Israel and advocate for a secure and stable democratic Jewish state._86bb80a2-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c4.3Israel needs people to stand up now more than ever as it faces more threats -- from enemy states like Iran, terrorists, and those seeking to delegitimze Israel like the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. ADL helps our supporters understand the complex issues and advocate for a secure and stable democratic Jewish state. Learn about Israel and its challenges through our website, blogs and resources, which focus on current events relating to the Jewish State. Study ADL's Israel: A Guide for Activists to find tools for advocating for Israel, information on Israeli history, responses to common inaccuracies about Israel and other information.Schools & CommunitiesPromote Respectful Schools & Communities_86bb8188-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c5SchoolsCommunitiesADL's acclaimed education programs guide youth and adults to reject biases, appreciate differences and create welcoming environments.Anti-Bias EducationTeach young people to embrace diversity and stand up to bias._86bb82c8-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c5.1Young PeopleA CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE™ ProgramA CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE™ has trained thousands of educators, counselors and administrators, and reached thousands more families and students, from grades pre-K through 12. The Peabody Award-winning program has led to A CAMPUS OF DIFFERENCE™ and A COMMUNITY OF DIFFERENCE™, which address bias at colleges and universities and in community settings. All these programs are part of ADL's flagship A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute.EducatorsCounselorsAdministratorsFamiliesStudentsA COMMUNITY OF DIFFERENCE™ ProgramCollegesUniversitiesCommunitiesADL is a proven leader in anti-bias education that teaches young people to embrace diversity and stand up to bias because we are stronger together. As a leader in the field of anti-bias education, ADL provides current, relevant curricula and customizable, interactive training programs that incorporate the latest research.Bullying & Cyberbullying PreventionBuild respect._86bb855c-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c5.2A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® InstituteADL's A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute is our answer. True to our value of respect and acknowledging the humanity in others, this comprehensive anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying initiative features school-wide programs, interactive workshops for students of all ages and rigorous professional development for educators, counselors and administrators. It's easy to customize our services to your school's needs. SchoolsStudentsEducatorsCounselorsAdministratorsBuilding respect is a starting point for all of ADL's work. When it comes to bullying, we know words can do more damage than sticks and stones. Since bullying often happens online, hateful words and rumors can follow a young person home -- and feel inescapable.Interfaith & Intergroup RelationsPromote greater understanding among diverse religious groups._86bb8728-8f81-11e7-8407-3220fddb5b8c5.3Religious GroupsADL's dual mission compels us to build bridges between communities and faiths, and to convene diverse groups to promote civil rights and solve common challenges. When there is an international interfaith gathering, ADL is at the table, based on a long track record of promoting greater understanding among diverse religious groups. This work began in 1965 when our Interfaith Department worked with the Catholic Church, in the midst of its Second Vatican Council, to frame language officially repudiating anti-Semitism. Today we continue to work with the Church through Bearing Witness, our Holocaust program for parochial school educators. ADL has always emphasized the importance of mutual respect among all religions. At national and local levels, we nurture intergroup relationships, often calling on and sharing our Jewish values. We convene interfaith seders and establish groundbreaking initiatives such as the Interfaith Coalition on Mosques, which works to ensure that Muslims can exercise the same religious freedom enjoyed by everyone in America.2017-09-06https://www.adl.org/who-we-areOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net