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entertainment5 days ago•7 min saved

Selma Blair Reveals Total Industry Abandonment Following 2024 Anti-Islam Remarks

Actress Selma Blair disclosed at the Anti-Defamation League's State of Arts reception that a February 2024 Instagram comment criticizing Islam resulted in the immediate loss of her entire professional support network, including her agency, legal counsel, and publicist. She stated that brand partnerships and a Super Bowl advertisement deal were terminated within days, leaving her without industry representation. Blair acknowledged that while she has since rebuilt a smaller team and is working on new projects, the incident caused lasting personal trauma for her and her son. She also announced a new documentary titled 'Hineni' focused on antisemitism, framing the project as a response to the professional erasure she experienced.

via Fox News|

#adl #antisemitism #cancel-culture

film6 days ago•17 min saved

Selma Blair Channels 2024 Controversy Into Antisemitism Documentary 'Hineni'

Selma Blair announced a new documentary titled 'Hineni' at the ADL State of the Arts Reception in New York City on October 2, 2026. The film addresses antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict, aiming to provide a platform for voices often excluded from such discussions. Blair stated the project is a response to the professional and personal fallout she experienced after making controversial comments about Islam in February 2024. She described the documentary as a way to say what she could not express during her initial apology, emphasizing that the film will include perspectives from people who disagree with her views.

via Deadline|

#adl #antisemitism #documentary

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Ruffalo’s bid for ADL-backed apology hits a wall after Greenblatt rebuff

Mark Ruffalo tried to enlist ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, via Norm Eisen, to help apologize for antisemitic posts about Paramount’s merger and Gaza, but Greenblatt reportedly declined; Eisen helped push an open letter defending Ruffalo signed by about 180 Jewish artists, while the controversy drew mixed reactions and Ruffalo’s camp declined to comment.

via Page Six|

#adl #antisemitism #entertainment

politics5 months ago•12 min saved

Abe Foxman: A blunt, warm voice that shaped Jewish public life

Obituary for Abe Foxman, the long‑time ADL leader who died at 86, highlighting his five‑decade tenure steering the ADL, his Holocaust‑born life story, and his blend of sharp political critique with personal warmth. The piece recalls his accessibility and candor with leaders and journalists, his stance on Israel policy and U.S. politics—from criticizing Obama to endorsing Biden in 2020, through later warnings about Netanyahu’s judicial changes and Biden’s Gaza policy—and his enduring influence on American Jewish life, including his weekly Shabbat greetings. Foxman is survived by his wife Golda, son Ariel, daughter Michelle, and four grandchildren.

via The Forward|

#abe-foxman #adl #antisemitism

obituary5 months ago•23 min saved

Remembering Abe Foxman: A lifelong defender against hate

Abe Foxman, who led the ADL for nearly three decades and survived the Holocaust as a hidden child, died at 86. A forceful voice against antisemitism across political lines, he shaped modern Jewish leadership, mentored many figures, and remained active in advocacy, drawing praise from leaders worldwide for his commitment to memory and justice.

via Jewish Insider|

#abe-foxman #adl #antisemitism

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Abe Foxman, longtime ADL leader who fought antisemitism, dies at 86

Abraham H. Foxman, who led the Anti-Defamation League for 28 years and shaped its global fight against antisemitism and bias, has died at 86. He advised presidents and diplomats, expanded the ADL’s research on extremists, and promoted civil rights and Jewish advocacy, while balancing criticism over the organization’s focus and approach to apologies from public figures.

via Politico|

#abe-foxman #adl #antisemitism

obituaries5 months ago•179 min saved

Abe Foxman: A lifelong fighter against hate, dies at 86

Abe Foxman, longtime director of the Anti-Defamation League, died at 86. A Holocaust survivor who led the ADL for nearly three decades, he expanded the organization’s research on extremism, championed immigrant and LGBTQ rights, and counseled presidents and diplomats to counter hate—advocating that open dialogue and apologies can help reduce antisemitism.

via CNN|

#abe-foxman #adl #antisemitism

diaspora5 months ago•19 min saved

Abe Foxman: The Diaspora's Last Steady Voice

A tribute to Abe Foxman, Holocaust survivor and longtime head of the ADL, who defined a generation of American Jewry by linking the fight against antisemitism with defending democracy and pluralism in Israel; his passing signals the end of an era and a shift in diaspora leadership as leaders wrestle with maintaining principled support for Israel amid new political realities.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abe-foxman #adl #american-jewry

diaspora5 months ago•11 min saved

Farewell to a civil-rights beacon: Abe Foxman dies at 86

Abraham Foxman, longtime ADL national director (1987–2015) and Holocaust survivor who grew up hidden as a Jew before emigrating to the U.S., died at 86. Funeral services were planned in New York, with tributes from Jonathan Greenblatt and Israeli leaders highlighting his lifelong fight against antisemitism and commitment to education and antibias work. Foxman authored books and op-eds, shaping American Jewish advocacy and the modern approach to defending civil rights and Israel in the Diaspora.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abraham-foxman #adl #antisemitism

politics-and-policy5 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. antisemitic assaults surge to a 46-year high amid overall harassment dip

New ADL data show antisemitic incidents in 2025 reached their highest level since 1979, with 6,274 total incidents and 203 anti-Jewish assaults (three fatalities), even as overall harassment and vandalism declined from 2024. The report highlights major hotspot metros like New York City, notes campus incidents fell sharply, and emphasizes that the drop should not be mistaken for progress as antisemitism remains widespread; broader geopolitical tensions and cross-community initiatives are shaping responses.

via Axios|

#2025 #adl #antisemitism

politics7 months ago•19 min saved

ADL condemns Mamdani over Gracie Mansion guest linked to Hamas

The Anti-Defamation League condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil, described as anti-Israel and supportive of Hamas, at Gracie Mansion, saying public office must not be used to legitimize hate.

via Jewish Insider|

#adl #antisemitism #gracie-mansion

politics8 months ago•11 min saved

New York Jewish Groups Reconsider Role in Mayor’s Interfaith Breakfast

Longtime sponsors ADL, UJA-Federation of NY and the New York Board of Rabbis will not sponsor this year's NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast; the ADL says it wasn’t invited, while progressive groups Jew for Racial and Economic Justice and New York Jewish Agenda are co-sponsoring, signaling a shift in NYC Jewish politics as Zohran Mamdani hosts the event.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#adl #antisemitism #interfaith-breakfast

politics11 months ago•4 min saved

ADL Launches Mamdani Monitor Amid Controversy and Criticism

The Anti-Defamation League has launched an unprecedented initiative to monitor the policies and actions of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns over his statements about Israel and potential impact on Jewish community safety, including setting up a tip line for antisemitic incidents.

via NPR|

#adl #antisemitism #mamdani-monitor

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

ADL Launches 'Mamdani Monitor' to Track NYC Mayor-elect Over Antisemitism Concerns

The ADL and other organizations express concern over Mayor-Elect Mamdani's record and call for accountability to ensure the safety and respect of the Jewish community in New York City, including establishing a dedicated antisemitism tipline and emphasizing the need for inclusive governance.

via Anti-Defamation League|

#adl #antisemitism #jewish-community

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

FBI and Advocacy Groups Clash Over Political Bias and Violence Priorities

The FBI has ended its partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, reflecting a shift under the Trump administration away from targeting right-wing extremism towards focusing on left-wing violence, a move criticized by scholars as politically motivated and potentially harmful in combating extremism.

via Axios|

#adl #fbi #left-wing-violence