From the Frontlines

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. As a Jewish organization, ADL believes deeply in the importance of Israel and fights every day against those who would delegitimize or demonize the state, while also working from the inside to make Israeli society more cohesive. It is not an exaggeration to say that Israel is a core part of ADL’s DNA. As Israel approaches its 75th birthday, Shaya Lerner joined this show to reflect on Israel at 75. He is ADL’s Director of Israel Affairs. To read more about ADL's Israel-related work, visit: https://www.adl.org/about/adl-israel. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on April 4, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, ADL’s daily work responding to antisemitic incidents is a key component of a broader response to such hatred. Once a year, ADL compiles all of the data on antisemitic incidents from around the country, analyzes it and puts out ADL’s Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. It is relied upon each year as the standard by which our leaders, media and so many others take the temperature of antisemitism in this country. The 2022 audit was just released. Emily Snider is an Antisemitic Incident Specialist at ADL’s Center on Extremism. She joined this show to discuss the audit numbers and to offer a behind the scenes perspective on them. To read this year's Audit results, visit https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2022. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on April 4, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, Holocaust education is a proven means of helping people to understand the dangers of hate. ADL’s Echoes and Reflections program has been training teachers for decades to teach about the Holocaust and its lessons. This year, in anticipation of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day on April 17th, ADL is launching the “Learn to Never Forget” Campaign to focus much more attention on the importance of Holocaust education. Montana Puente Frazier joined this "From the Frontlines" to discuss this new campaign. She is the Director of Project Management and Impact for ADL and has been tasked with implementing this important new initiative. For more information on ADL's Holocaust education programs, visit https://echoesandreflections.org/. To urge your Congressperson to support the HEAL Act, visit https://adl.salsalabs.org/car-heal/index.html?eType=ActivityDefinitionInstance&eId=d1e40734-ab83-4335-8068-787096b17716. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on March 21, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, fighting extremists is a key component. ADL’s Center on Extremism uses many tools to wage this battle, as has been lifted up many times on this podcast. But, there are other ways to fight extremists, including through ADL’s International Affairs, Advocacy and Civil Rights work. In this regard, ADL has recently made a very important hire with a woman named Farah Pandith. She is an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat, as well as a pioneer in the field of countering violent extremism. She worked for the George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama administrations and left government in early 2014 for Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Her story and what she is doing at ADL are the subject of today’s show. For more information on ADL's battle against extremism, visit https://www.adl.org/what-we-do/combat-extremism. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on March 21, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. The battle against antisemitism and hate is not a new one. ADL has been waging it since 1913 when it was founded in the wake of the horrific Leo Frank case. The opening of the show “Parade” on Broadway this month has brought renewed attention to the Leo Frank case, as it is the subject of this musical. This podcast takes us back to the world of 1913, to the facts that led to the lynching of Leo Frank, to the environment in which Jews lived in this country at that time and ultimately to the founding of ADL. This is part 2 of a special 2-part podcast, featuring the incomparable Kenneth Jacobson. He is ADL’s Deputy National Director and the longest serving staff person at ADL having worked for the organization for more than 50 years. To listen to part 1 of this podcast, visit https://soundcloud.com/scott-richman-2/from-the-frontlines-leo-frank-and-the-founding-of-adl-part-1-of-2. To read more about the founding of ADL and its history, visit this site: www.adl.org/who-we-are/history. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on March 7, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. The battle against antisemitism and hate is not a new one. ADL has been waging it since 1913 when it was founded in the wake of the horrific Leo Frank case. The opening of the show “Parade” on Broadway this month has brought renewed attention to the Leo Frank case, as it is the subject of this musical. This podcast takes us back to the world of 1913, to the facts that led to the lynching of Leo Frank, to the environment in which Jews lived in this country at that time and ultimately to the founding of ADL. This is part 1 of a special 2-part podcast, featuring the incomparable Kenneth Jacobson. He is ADL’s Deputy National Director and the longest serving staff person at ADL having worked for the organization for more than 50 years. To listen to part 2 of this special series, visit https://soundcloud.com/scott-richman-2/from-the-frontlines-leo-frank-and-the-founding-of-adl-part-2-of-2. To read more about the founding of ADL and its history, visit this site: https://www.adl.org/who-we-are/history. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on March 7, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, fighting extremists is a key component. ADL’s Center on Extremism uses many tools to wage this fight including hitting extremists where it hurts - in the wallet. That is, finding a way to go after funding sources is critical. One such funding source is crowdfunding, and ADL has just released a report showing how extremists use this as a way to fund their activities. Mark Dwyer is an Extremism Funding Investigator in ADL’s Center on Extremism and the author of this important report. He joined this edition of "From the Frontlines" to describes the report's findings and to suggest possible responses to curb extremist activity. To read the full ADL Center on Extremism report on crowdfunding, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/adl-crowdfunding-report-how-bigots-and-extremists-collect-and-use-millions-online. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on February 14, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, ADL’s efforts are worldwide, including in Turkey. Since the earthquake there that brought so much destruction and loss of life, this is a country that has certainly been on the minds of so many. Dr. Aykan Erdemir is ADL’s Director of International Affairs Research, but he is also a former member of the Turkish Parliament. He joined "From the Frontlines" to talk about his country, its views on Jews and his incredible human rights work then and now. To read about ADL's Task Force on Middle East Minorities, which was referenced in the show, visit: https://www.adl.org/adls-task-force-middle-east-minorities. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on February 14, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In this battle, our diversity is our strength. In honor of black history month, this show focuses on Black Jews, a small but growing segment of the Jewish population in this country. The guest is Tema Smith. She is ADL’s Director of Jewish Outreach and Partnerships. To read about ADL's Fellowship for Jews of Color referenced in the show, visit https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/adl-collaborative-change-fellowship-offers-jews-color-opportunity-sharemore. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on February 7, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate in the United States and around the world. In the battle against antisemitism and hate, making sure that our country is a welcoming place and a haven for those who are persecuted is core to our liberal democratic values and who we are as Jews. In that regard, ADL just co-sponsored Refugee Shabbat across the nation to lift up this important issue. ADL’s National Civil Rights Counsel Karen Levit joined the show discuss Refugee Shabbat and ADL's views and work on immigration issues more broadly. To read more about ADL's work on immigration issues, visit https://www.adl.org/what-we-do/protect-civil-rights/immigration. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on February 7, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.