ADL reports Massachusetts 5th in U.S. for antisemitic incidents

ADL reports Massachusetts 5th in U.S. for antisemitic incidents

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - On the eve of Yom Hashoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, new data from the Anti-Defamation League shows a spike in antisemitic incidents here in Massachusetts. 22News spoke with the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts about this growing issue and asked state leaders what they are doing about it. As the Jewish community prepares to observe Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day ----New data from the Ant…

New York leads the nation in reported antisemitic incidents in 2024: ADL

New York is leading the nation in reported antisemitic incidents, as rates climb to another record-breaking year, a major anti-bias organization announced on Tuesday. According to new data released by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), reported cases of antisemitic assaults, acts of vandalism, harassment and other incidents in 2024 rose by 18% in the Empire State, reaching 1,437 in total. The organization also reports the alarming statistic as th…

ADL: "Massachusetts has one of highest rates of antisemitism in nation, New England breaks record

As Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, approaches, recent findings from the Anti-Defamation League highlight a concerning rise in antisemitic incidents across Massachusetts. With Yom Hashoah on the horizon, the Anti-Defamation League’s latest report reveals that Massachusetts is experiencing a higher rate of antisemitic incidents compared to many other states. In 2024, Massachusetts ranked fifth …

New York Leads the Nation in Reported Antisemitic Incidents as Rates Climb 18% in 2024

According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in 2024 rose by 18% in New York, reaching 1,437 total incidents – the highest number ever recorded by ADL in the state.