ADL Headlines: A Bi-Weekly News Bulletin from the Anti-Defamation League

High Holiday Advisory Urges Security Anti-Semitic 9/11 Conspiracy Theories Report: Rising Anti-Semitism in Poland Austria Renews Anti-Bias Training Renowned Architect Opposes Israel Ban Historic Interfaith Accord Signed Knesset Member Calls for Ejection of Arabs Online Curriculum Explores Stereotypes Educational Version of “Paper Clips” PTA Puts Diversity in the Details Internet Expert Addresses Symposium Chicago: First Amendment Education Project Media Watch September 14, 2006      61st U.N. General Assembly in Session The 61st United Nations General Assembly is in session, with representatives from the world’s nations convened in New York. With a number of crucial issues on the agenda, ADL has scheduled a series of diplomatic meetings with presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers to discuss crucial issues. More >> Related: Review of the 60th U.N. General Assembly     Anti-Semitism In The Arab World Cartoon of the Week Al-Bayan, September 11, 2006 (Qatar) The cartoon’s headline is: “The Israeli climb.” The Jew is climbing the ladder of “September 11.” Click to Enlarge High Holiday Advisory Urges Synagogue Security ADL issued a security advisory urging Jewish institutions to “take stock of security measures currently in place and make sure they are adequate.” While the advisory notes that there is "no information regarding a specific threat," it cites a heightened concern in the aftermath of the shootings at the Seattle Jewish Federation.  More >> Anti-Semitic 9/11 Conspiracy Theories Live On Five years after the devastating September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., conspiracy theories about Jewish or Israeli involvement in the events of that day continue to reverberate.   More >> In the News: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories Take Root in Arab/Muslim World Op-Ed by Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director Report: Rising Anti-Semitism in Poland Anti-Semitism and intolerance in Poland have risen to new levels since the formulation of a coalition government in May 2006.  More >> Austria Renews Anti-Bias Training For Law Enforcement The Austrian government has renewed a contract with ADL to continue and expand the League’s anti-bias educational training program for law enforcement.   More >> Renowned Architect Opposes Israel Ban World renowned architect Lord Richard Rogers opposed a proposed ban of Israel at the 10th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy.   More >> In the News: Jerusalem Post Historic Interfaith Accord Signed A joint agreement between Israel's chief rabbis and the Archbishop of Canterbury calls for combating rising anti-Semitism and supporting Israel's right to defend itself and live in peace and security.  More >> Knesset Member Calls for Ejection of Arabs Knesset Member Effi Eitam accused Israeli Arabs in the Knesset of being traitors and a “fifth column,” and called for expelling Palestinians from the territories. ADL responded that his inflammatory statements “display an ugly and abhorrent bigotry.”   More >> In the News: Y-Net News Online Curriculum Explores Jewish Stereotypes The latest installment of Curriculum Connections, the League’s series of original online lesson plans for K-12 educators, explores the myths and stereotypes that contribute to and foster anti-Semitism.  More >> Educational Version of “Paper Clips” Now Available “Paper Clips,” an inspiring documentary that chronicles how a small Tennessee community was transformed by a school project on the Holocaust, is newly available in an educational DVD format paired with a written curriculum developed by ADL.   More >> For A Stronger PTA, Put Diversity in the Details In an article appearing in the August/September 2006 edition of PTA’s “Our Children Magazine,” ADL Associate National Director Caryl M. Stern discusses the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for parent-teacher meetings and events. More >> Internet Expert Addresses Toronto Symposium Christopher Wolf, chair of ADL’s Internet Task Force and Chair of the International Network Against Cyber Hate, addressed the 3rd International Symposium on Hate on the Internet, September 11-12 in Toronto, sponsored by B’nai B’rith Canada. Chicago: First Amendment Education Project In celebration of Constitution Day September 18, ADL and The Chicago Sun-Times joined forces to create a special Newspapers in Education supplement on the First Amendment and co-sponsored a student essay contest. Winning essay writers will be recognized at an October 5th event honoring Sun-Times Publisher John Cruickshank.  More >> In the News: Editor & Publisher Media Watch Bush Regime Labeled 'Zionist' (El Diario/La Prensa) 9/11/06 A writer’s outrageous labeling of President George W. Bush as “Zionist.”   Illegitimate Criticism of Israel (LA Times) 9/01/06 False accusations of war crimes against Israel for so-called indiscriminate attacks on civilians does not rise to the level of “good-faith criticism.” Hate Crimes Have Impact (Waterbury Republican) 9/01/06 The commission of even a single hate crime cannot be tolerated. Israel's Moral Principles (Wash. Post) 8/30/06 Israel does not abandon its moral principle in times of war. Editor's Note: The next edition of ADL Headlines will appear on September 28, 2006. 2006 Anti-Defamation League. All rights reserved. Donate | Change Your E-mail Address | Update your E-mail Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy