| Anti-Semitism In The Arab World
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 Al-Hayat al-Jadida, February 25, 2006 (Palestinian Authority)
A Jew paints on "the board of peace" with Palestinian blood. | | Click to Enlarge | - Anti-Semitism at Core of Hamas Charter
The founding covenant of Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group whose leaders are poised to take a central role in the governance of the Palestinian Authority, is committed not only to the destruction of Israel and the establishment of an Islamic state in its place, but to raw, unadulterated Jew-hatred.
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- Farrakhan Spews Hate; ADL Resigns from State Commission
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan's remarks at his annual Saviours' Day event in Chicago demonstrate that he is an "unrepentant bigot" who continues to spew anti-Semitism and hate, as he has done for more than 30 years. More>>
In the aftermath of Farrakhan’s speech, ADL Chicago Director Lonnie Nasatir announced his resignation from the governor’s Hate Crimes Commission “in utter disappointment” over the administration’s decision to stand by a Nation of Islam representative on the panel. More>>
- Murder in France Renews Concerns About Anti-Semitism
ADL called on the French government to act swiftly in bringing to justice those responsible for the brutal murder of Ilan Halimi, a 23-year-old French Jew from Paris who was kidnapped and tortured by his captors in a crime French government officials described as anti-Semitic in nature. More>>
- Abraham H. Foxman: Perspectives and Analysis
Having recent returned from a series of meetings in Israel, Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director was profiled in a series of articles and online chats dealing with issues facing the Jewish state in the wake of the Hamas election victory, the Mohammed cartoon controversy, and other issues and events currently making news. - Cartoons and Hypocrisy in the Arab and Muslim World
Rarely has an incident highlighted the gaping chasm between two worlds more than the Danish cartoon controversy, ADL Associate National Director Kenneth Jacobson writes in an op-ed in the San Diego Union Tribune. More>>
- New Jersey: Artist Puts Nazi Swastika On Torah
The Kresge Gallery at Ramapo College offended Jews by choosing to exhibit a work that depicts a Jew holding a torah emblazoned with the Nazi swastika. New Jersey Director Etzion Neuer said Deborah Grant’s “The Old and New Testament” shocked Jews with its use of the Nazi eagle and swastika superimposed on a Torah being held by a Jew. More>>
- Houston: Interfaith Mission to Israel
Thirty Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders from ADL’s Southwest Region toured the birthplace of their three religions, learned more about each other’s common roots, shared study and worship opportunities, and experienced the State of Israel on a mission sponsored by the Southwest Region’s Coalition for Mutual Respect. The group met with government, media and religious leaders, including Israel’s former chief rabbi, the U.S. consul general, a Vatican representative, and Palestinian representatives.
- Omaha: Study Circle Brings Together Jews, Christians
The ADL Plains States Region launched its first Jewish-Christian study circle, generating a flurry of media coverage and community interest. The innovative four-week program brought together more than 60 Jews and Christians to examine a significant passage from each tradition’s sacred texts. The group was jointly facilitated by Jewish, Catholic and Protestant clergy and scholars.
- Boston: Archbishop Elevated
ADL’s New England Office congratulated Archbishop Sean P. O’Malley on the announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of his elevation to the position of Cardinal of the Boston Roman Catholic Archdiocese. “This marks a new period of opportunity for relations between Jews and Catholics in Boston,” said Dennis Kanin, Board Chair and Andrew Tarsy, Regional Director. More>>
- Los Angeles: Law Enforcement Personnel Honored
ADL’s Pacific Southwest Region honored four individuals and three law enforcement units for making a significant difference in their communities. The ADL Helene & Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate was presented to officials in the LA County and Riverside County sheriff’s departments, the FBI Hate Crimes Task Force, the United States Attorney’s Office and the Riverside Arson Task Force during a gala event in Los Angeles.
- Boost for Early Childhood Education
The Harvey L. Miller Supporting Foundation recently provided a $100,000 gift in continued support of The Miller Early Childhood Initiative of A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE®. Since 2001, the initiative’s workshops have impacted more than 50,000 early childhood educators, family members and children through 12 ADL Regional Offices.
- Media Watch
Erekat Blames Israel Again 03/01/06
In his New York Times op-ed Saeb Erekat preferred using the old tired “blame it on Israel” theme, rather than dealing with the reality of entrenched Palestinian rejectionism of peace.
Jimmy Carter's Blind Spot with Hamas 2/21/06
President Carter’s simplistic and undeservedly optimistic prescription is no solution to the very real security threats posed by the situation following the election victory of Hamas.
Arab-American Newspaper Whitewashes Anti-Semitism 02/24/06
An editorial in the Michigan-based Arab American News engaged in Jew-baiting, whitewashed anti-Semitism and argued for a moral equivalence in response to terrorism.
Editor's Note: The next edition of ADL Headlines will appear on March 16, 2006. | ©2006 Anti-Defamation League. All rights reserved.
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