ADL Email, 11/6: Holding the New Administration Accountable

Holding the New Administration Accountable

In light of Mayor-elect Mamdani’s long, disturbing record on issues of deep concern to the Jewish community, we will approach the next four years with resolve. We expect the mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in the world to stand unequivocally against antisemitism in all its varied forms and support all of its Jewish residents just as he would all other constituents.

ADL has released new initiatives to support the community and hold the new administration accountable including:

• A ‘Mamdani Monitor’ to track the policies and appointments of the new Administration that impact Jewish community safety and security.
• An NYC Antisemitism Tip Line: Building on our current incident response work, this is a dedicated, citywide tip line for New Yorkers to use to report antisemitic incidents so ADL experts can support victims.
• A platform to send your message to urge Mayor-elect Mamdani to stand unequivocally against antisemitism in all its varied forms and support all of New York’s Jewish residents just as he would all other constituents.
• New Research Capabilities: We are dedicating additional resources to early-warning research on City Hall policies, appointments and funding decisions that could affect Jewish community safety.

As part of this effort, ADL welcomed nearly 1,000 guests to a special Fighting Hate from Home event to hear from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt; Hindy Poupko, SVP, Community Strategy and External Relations for UJA-Federation of New York; and Rabbi David Ingber, Senior Director of Jewish Community and the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at 92NY, as they broke down the election results and what they mean for the Jewish community in New York and beyond.

Greenblatt noted the sheer scope of the concern, with ADL reports revealing nearly a thousand antisemitic incidents last year in New York City, and New York Police Department data showing that 54% of all hate crimes targeted Jews in 2024.

Poupko asked an important question: “Which Mamdani will we see?” Will it be the one who campaigned on supporting all New Yorkers, or will he be more in line with his past problematic statements. And Rabbi Ingber called for rebuilding bridges in the Jewish community. As he said, “it’s the extremes that tear us apart.”

Tools, Resources and Links:

• Post-election resources including the Mamdani Monitor and NYC Antisemitism Tip Line
• Speak Out! Use ADL’s tool to tell Mayor-elect Mamdani to protect the Jewish community
• Read the latest updates and statements from ADL on our social media
• Donate to ADL to support our work to fight antisemitism, in NYC and beyond

The Forgotten Pogrom: Eighty years ago this week, “mobs swept through the streets of Tripoli and other Libyan cities armed with clubs, knives and torches. … This pogrom was the beginning of the end for one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities.” ADL’s SVP of International Affairs Marina Rosenberg writes movingly about the history of countries across the Middle East and North Africa, where nearly a million Jews were driven out of their homes. Many ended up in Israel. As Marina notes, no Arab state has apologized. No United Nations resolution commemorates Jewish refugees from Arab countries. This silence serves a purpose: sustaining the myth that Jews are “foreign” or “European colonizers.” Read more about the fate of these once-thriving Jewish communities and the impact this still has today.

How to Talk About 10/7 with Young People: ADL updated our guide to having family conversations about the 10/7 Hamas attack on Israel and what followed. We expanded this to add a section about the ceasefire, joining existing topics such as the conflict in Gaza, the fate of the hostages, how the conflict has affected U.S. and world Jewish communities, and more. The guide includes discussion points and ideas for taking action. Read ADL’s table talk about 10/7.

ONLINE EVENT: Behind the Screen: Youth Radicalization, Online Risks and Solutions: Youth increasingly encounter extremist and antisemitic ideologies in the digital spaces where they socialize and grow. As platforms evolve, so do the tactics used to recruit and isolate young people. In this online event on November 12, we’ll explore the online footprints of two recent school shooters — how extremist narratives take root, how platforms are exploited and what these trends mean for families, schools and communities. Then we’ll share strategies to identify early warning signs and build safe, honest conversations with youth at home and in classrooms. You’ll leave with practical tools to recognize risk, engage youth with empathy and take action.
→ Register now for this important online event.

Reporting on the Impact of Campus Antisemitism Report Cards: ADL’s Campus Antisemitism Report Card is a robust tool for students, parents, alumni, college faculty and administrations, and other stakeholders. It provides information about the current state of antisemitism on campus and how 135 schools are responding based on dozens of criteria. In our latest assessment of these schools, we note that:

• Nearly 80% of the 135 campuses assessed in the 2025 Report Card are forcefully speaking out and condemning major antisemitic incidents on campus when they occur, reflecting a significant shift toward more visible and accountable leadership responses.
• Approximately 59% of the 135 schools assessed on the 2025 Report Card now either require mandatory antisemitism trainings for at least some members of their campus communities or, in cases where state law prohibits such mandates, offer voluntary training programs.
• While the presence of offices and coordinators designed to ensure compliance with Title VI was not formally assessed in the 2025 Report Card, our preliminary research indicates that almost 60% of the 135 schools currently assessed now have such offices or designated coordinators in place.

→ Read more about the Report Cards and how schools are doing in terms of responding to ADL’s calls for improvement.

@JGreenblattADL

According to a recent @ADL and @jfederations survey, 1 in 5 Jews who wore something distinctively Jewish before 10/7 have since taken it off. @TeviTroy poignantly explains why now, he’s no longer confident he can openly and safely wear his kippah in NYC. Read more.

@ADL_NYNJ

We are disturbed to learn that a Jewish school and cemetery were reportedly defaced with swastikas early this morning in Brooklyn. Targeting Jewish institutions with hate is abhorrent, and particularly so when children are involved. We are in touch with @NYPDHateCrimes, who are investigating, with support from @FlatbushShomrim. News Link.

@ADL

Just announced: ADL’s 2025 In #ConcertAgainstHate will be hosted by actor and director @IJasonAlexander! The concert will feature musical performances by @theamericanpops, @ShoshcnaBean, @joan_osborne and @Max_Beitan. We can’t wait to be joined by actors, musicians, civil rights leaders, policymakers, and supporters as we celebrate everyday heroes who have played a significant role in standing up to hatred, antisemitism, injustice and bias across society. More info.