From the Frontlines

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and extremism through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day. The frontline in this podcast is deeply personal because it's about one of our own. Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University doctoral student, was kidnapped in Baghdad on March 21, 2023, while conducting research for her dissertation. Leading the fight for her release was her sister Emma Tsurkov who is the Director of Quantitative Research in ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research. She never stopped advocating, never stopped demanding action, and never gave up hope. On September 9th of this year, Elizabeth was finally freed and returned home to Israel. To tell that story, Emma joined this podcast to share her incredibly personal and powerful story. To read the New York Times article on Elizabeth's ordeal mentioned in the podcast, visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/world/middleeast/tsurkov-kataib-torture-kidnap.html. This conversation was recorded in November 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day. Today, that frontline extends far beyond American borders to university campuses around the world, where Jewish students are being forced to conceal fundamental aspects of their identity just to navigate campus life. According to a groundbreaking new global survey by ADL and the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS), more than three-quarters of Jewish university students worldwide are concealing their religious identity. This is the devastating reality revealed by the first comprehensive global study of its kind examining Jewish student experiences worldwide. Dalia Grinfeld joined this podcast to discuss the survey's findings. She is ADL's Associate Director for European Affairs and has been instrumental in developing ADL's international response to campus antisemitism. Dalia has worked closely with WUJS on this unprecedented research engaging Jewish students from over 60 countries across six continents. To read the full survey results, visit: https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-09/ADL-WUJS-Survey-Slide%3DDeck.pdf. You can also view the press release at this link: https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/78-jewish-students-hide-their-religious-identity-campuses-worldwide-adl This conversation was recorded in September 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day. According to a recent ADL survey, a significant number of Jewish faculty members have considered leaving their positions. One in three has experienced antisemitic incidents on their own campuses. Seventy-three percent report that antisemitism has worsened since October 7th. And many are staying silent about their Jewish identity out of fear for their careers and safety. This is the stark reality revealed by this groundbreaking new Faculty Survey conducted jointly by ADL and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) - the first comprehensive national study examining the experiences of Jewish faculty in American higher education. The guest for this show is Masha Zemtsov, ADL's Associate Director for Advocacy. Masha has been instrumental in developing ADL's response to campus antisemitism and worked closely with AEN on this groundbreaking research, speaking directly with faculty members who are experiencing these troubling incidents firsthand. To read the full survey results, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/faculty-under-fire-antisemitism-and-anti-israel-bias-higher-education. This conversation was recorded in September 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day. If you're a Jewish parent, student, or community member, you've probably wondered whether you are protected where you live or where your kids go to school. With antisemitic incidents at historic highs, we can't afford to fight blind. We need to know exactly where the policy protections are strong and where they're worryingly weak. For the first time, we now have those answers. ADL has just launched the Jewish Policy Index - a groundbreaking tool that systematically maps and assesses policies affecting Jewish communities across the United States. Which states have robust hate crime laws? Which states have adopted the so-called IHRA working definition of antisemitism? Which jurisdictions are leaving Jewish communities vulnerable through weak or non-existent protections? This isn't just about data collection; it's about identifying where we need to fight for stronger protections and where we can build on existing successes. To tell us how this game-changing resource works and what it reveals about the state of policy protections for Jewish Americans, this edition of "From the Frontlines" featured Danny Barefoot. He is ADL’s Senior Director for its new Ratings and Assessments Institute. Danny leads the team responsible for creating this unprecedented nationwide policy tracking system. To see the results of ADL's Jewish Policy Index and to use its interactive tools, visit https://www.adl.org/jpi. This conversation was recorded in August 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day. Today's frontline is unlike any we've faced before - it's digital, it's rapidly evolving, and it's reshaping how hate spreads and how we fight it. Nowhere is this more clear than with artificial intelligence. The irony, though is that the same technology that holds incredible promise for fighting hate is also being weaponized to spread it at unprecedented speed and scale. Today's conversation explores both sides of this digital battleground with three experts who are literally on the frontlines of this technological fight. 1. Daniel Kelley, Director of Strategy and Operations at ADL's Center for Technology and Society. Daniel leads ADL’s efforts to understand how emerging technologies impact hate and extremism, and he's been instrumental in developing ADL's approach to AI governance. 2. Sara Aniano, a Disinformation Analyst at ADL's Center on Extremism. Sara tracks how AI is being used to create and spread false narratives that fuel antisemitism and other forms of hate, and her work helps us stay ahead of rapidly evolving disinformation tactics. 3. Tomer Poran, Vice President of Solution Strategy at ActiveFence, a company that uses AI to detect and counter online harms. Tomer brings a private sector perspective on how technology companies are grappling with these challenges and developing solutions. Together, they help us understand not just the threats we face, but the tools we have to fight back. This conversation was originally recorded in June 2025 as a moderated panel at ADL New York/New Jersey’s Annual Meeting. In the audience were the region’s top leaders and donors. To read more about ADL's concerns about artificial intelligence, click here to view a recently released report on the subject from ADL's Center for Technology and Society: https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/anti-jewish-and-anti-israel-bias-found-leading-ai-models-new-adl-report. Correction: Please note that a statistic was used at minute 29:40 where Sara Aniano was talking about usage of ADL’s AI software. She said that it has analyzed "300 million text based messages," but she should have said "30 million text based messages."

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. An unfortunate frontline since 10/7 has been the explosive rise in antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools in the United States. This is an important space for ADL as its staff works with thousands of schools across the nation touching millions of students each year. They respond to incidents of bias and hate in those schools, but they also provide programming to counter antisemitism, bias and discrimination, including teaching more than 125,000 educators to teach to about the Holocaust. That is why this rise in antisemitism in K-12 schools truly hits home. In response, ADL has become much more involved in advocacy in that space post 10/7 - so much so that a few months ago, ADL established the Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education. As one of its first initiatives, the Center decided to focus specifically on independent schools and and the situation there when it comes to antisemitism. The Center has just issued the report of its findings on independent schools across the nation, which is the subject of this show. Shira Goodman joined this edition of "From the Frontlines" to tell us all of the details. She leads the Ronald Birnbaum Center and is ADL’s Vice President for Advocacy Shira Goodman. To read the full report, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/independent-k-12-schools-failing-respond-antisemitism. This podcast was recorded in June 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Right now, that frontline is a dangerous one for Jewish communities. Two weeks ago, in Boulder, Colorado, fifteen people were injured, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, and the attacker had 16 more Molotov cocktails ready to throw. The perpetrator spent a year planning to target peaceful Jewish community members showing solidarity with Israeli hostages. This is the second violent attack on the U.S. Jewish community in just two weeks, and it follows closely on the heels of the torching of Governor Shapiro’s home in Pennsylvania during Passover because of his support for Israel. Since January 2020, ADL's Center on Extremism has documented 16 terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jews, with nine of those incidents occurring within just the past 12 months. We are living through what we can only describe as an unprecedentedly high threat environment. Susan Rona joined the podcast to discuss this attack and offer an insider look at what happened that day and what has been the aftermath. She is the Regional Director of ADL’s Mountain States Region based in Colorado and has been on the ground responding to this attack and supporting the affected community. Susan has been working around the clock with law enforcement, community leaders, and the victims in the aftermath of what the FBI is calling a targeted act of terrorism This podcast was recorded on June 13, 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Some people see the frontline for antisemitism as the antisemitism on the left. This is especially true post 10/7. Others feel that the threat from the right is what the Jewish people need to worry about. Indeed, the Jewish Voter Resource Center released the results of a survey just a few days ago which found that nearly half of Jewish voters said right-wing individuals and groups were a bigger threat in terms of antisemitism, while 34% viewed left-wing groups as a bigger problem. Clearly a big divide. A few weeks ago, ADL New York/New Jersey held a webinar which focused on just this issue by hosting a webinar entitled, “Is Antisemitism Worse on the Right or the Left?” The host for this podcast, Scott Richman, interviewed Oren Segal about his thoughts on this issue. Oren is the Senior Vice President for Counter Extremism and Intelligence. It was a rich and engaging conversation, and it is now being released as a podcast. This conversation was originally recorded as a webinar in late February 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. The frontline since 10/7 has been the explosive rise in antisemitic incidents across the nation and around the globe. On April 22nd, ADL released its Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2024. This data shined a bright light on this rise which is on a scale and at a pace never seen before - at least not in the decades since ADL has been tracking this data. This podcast delves into those numbers and also offers a behind the scenes look at the audit and how it is compiled. ADL’s Center on Extremism produces the audit, and the Center's Antisemitism Incident Specialist Rachel Sass joined the show to discuss the audit. To read the full report, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2024. This conversation was recorded for podcast in April 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Ensuring that the information which people receive is accurate and not biased is a critical component in the fight against antisemitism and hate. Wikipedia has become a go-to source for information as the largest online encyclopedia, which available in over 300 languages. It is one of the most visited websites globally, with over 4.4 billion unique visitors last month alone. Unfortunately, a new ADL report has also found extensive evidence of a biased, coordinated campaign on Wikipedia related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This podcast focuses on what ADL has uncovered and ADL's recommendations for fixing this issue. Daniel Kelley is the guest for this podcast. He is the Director of Strategy and Operations for ADL’s Center for Technology and Society. This center spearheaded the research into Wikipedia. To read the full report, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/editing-hate-how-anti-israel-and-anti-jewish-bias-undermines-wikipedias-neutrality. This conversation was recorded for podcast in April 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. In this battle, our corporate boardrooms have become yet another playing field. Enter JLens, an affiliate of ADL, and a Registered Investment Adviser whose mission is to empower investors to align their capital with Jewish values and to advocate for Jewish communal priorities in the corporate arena. JLens is not new. It has been around for more than a dozen years, and several shows have been devoted to their work. What is new is TOV, as in the Hebrew word for “good”. This is an ETF or exchange traded fund which allows for investors to have a new financial tool to fight antisemitism and hate. TOV launched a few weeks ago with $100 million in seed capital. But what does this all mean and how does this fund actually fight antisemitism? These questions and more are answered by Ari Hoffnung. He is the Managing Director of JLens and is the guest for this "From the Frontlines" podcast. For more information on TOV, visit https://investjewishly.org/. JLens is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an ADL affiliate. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice. Listeners should consult their own financial advisor to determine the appropriateness of any investment. Investments in ETFs are subject to risks, including the loss of principal. ETFs may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance of ETFs may vary due to market conditions and changes in holdings. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of JLens or ADL. This podcast may include forward-looking statements which are inherently speculative. Actual results may vary. No endorsements are made for any specific securities, investment strategies, or financial services made in this episode.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Each year, the major issues and the major thought leaders on the frontline in the fight against antisemitism and hate come together for ADL’s Never is Now summit at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. This annual summit will take place this year on Monday and Tuesday, March 3rd and 4th. This podcast offers the listeners a sneak peek at what to expect at this premier event. Deb Lehrer, ADL’s Vice President for Brand and Marketing, once again joined the show to offer all the details. For more information and to register for Never is Now, visit https://neverisnow.org/. This conversation was recorded for podcast in February 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. In this battle, our advocacy work at the state level is critical. ADL, along with others, have started a nationwide effort to put in place masked intimidation bans. Why do we need this? How do these bans work? Where are we in the process of getting these bans passed? And much more are the subject of this "From the Frontlines" podcast. To help us answer all of these questions, ADL’s Vice President for Advocacy Shira Goodman joins this podcast. For more details on the New York campaign to pass a masked intimidation ban, including a description, video and media, visit https://www.unmaskhateny.org/. ADL also has a quick form to allow New Yorkers to tell their legislators about their support of this bill. Just visit: https://www.adl.org/unmaskhateny. This conversation was recorded for podcast in February 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. In this battle, data is critical. At ADL, we talk a lot about how data drives policy. It gives us what we need to approach elected officials, university presidents, community leaders and so many others to say, we have a problem with antisemitism, and here is the proof. Please act. This podcast has focused much attention on the Audit of antisemitic incidents and the survey of antisemitic attitudes which are ADL’s primary vehicles for presenting data on the state of antisemitism in the US. However, ADL is not just concerned about antisemitism in this country. It is a worldwide problem, and we need worldwide data. That is why in 2014, ADL launched the Global 100, the most comprehensive survey of attitudes of people in more than 100 countries towards Jews that had ever been compiled. Since then, ADL has carefully updated many of those country surveys, but we have never gone back and resurveyed all of the countries. On this, the 10th anniversary of the Global 100, and in the wake of 10/7, ADL decided to once again do a full survey. The results were just released, and they are dramatic. The guest on this podcast is Dr. Aykan Erdemir who offers all of the details about thos year's Global 100. He is ADL’s Director of Global Research and Diplomatic Affairs and a former member of the Turkish Parliament. He is also an audience favorite. There are over 130 “From the Frontlines” podcasts in the archive, and his are some of the most listened-to. For the full report on this groundbreaking research, visit: https://www.adl.org/adl-global-100-index-antisemitism. Also discussed on this podcast is the ADL Global ATLAS, which can be found at this link: https://atlas.adl.org/#/. This conversation was recorded for podcast in January 2025.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. In the one-year period from October 7, 2023 to October 7, 2024, ADL tracked and responded to more than 10,000 incidents of antisemitism across the country. That is approximately 3 times the highest number of incidents ever recorded since ADL began tracking these reports in 1979. The highest percentage increase took place on our college campuses, and Title VI claims have become a critical tool in the battle against antisemitism and other forms of hate on those campuses. A few weeks ago, under the auspices of ADL’s activist group in Westchester, New York, these three distinguished panelists discussed this important topic: 1. Rachel Grinspan, ADL’s Associate General Counsel 2. Rachel Klein, Executive Director of Hillels of Westchester, and 3. Michael Scheffler, Counsel for Hillels of Westchester and a partner at the law firm of Blank Rome. This is an edited version that was created for the podcast audience. For more information on how ADL fights antisemitism on campus using Title VI, visit https://www.adl.org/adl-national-litigation#antisemitism_and_hate_schools_universities_litigation. For more on ADL's broader resources to fight antisemitism on campus, visit https://notoleranceforantisemitism.adl.org/ This conversation was originally conducted as a webinar in December 2024.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. It is clear from ADL's incident response work that discrimination in our workplaces have become part of this battle, but that is based on discrimination against those already working at companies. Recently, ADL’s Center for Antisemitism Research set out to see if that discrimination extended to the actual hiring of Jews. They put out a first-of-its-kind study which shockingly showed that people with Jewish last names were less likely to receive an interview after applying for a job. The finding is stunning, and the details are important here. To help us unpack this research, Matt Williams joined this podcast. He is the Vice President of ADL’s Center for Antisemitism Research. For the full report on this groundbreaking research, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/jewish-and-israeli-americans-face-discrimination-job-market. This conversation was recorded for podcast in December 2024.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Thirty years ago, ADL’s Washington office created a very special event which eventually became known as “In Concert Against Hate.” It has grown and morphed over the years, but the basic idea remains the same: People coming together to enjoy beautiful music, to lift up heroes in the fight against antisemitism and all forms hate and to be in community as part of the shared struggle to battle this age old scourge. This year’s Concert was held on November 18th at the Kennedy Center. Meredith Weisel joined this podcast to provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the details of this year's concert and what goes into making it happen. She is the Regional Director of ADL's Washington DC office and is the ringleader for this special event. For more information on the Concert, visit: https://www.adl.org/adl-concert-against-hate-shines-light-heroes. This conversation was recorded in November 2024.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Fighting antisemitism is a global battle, and ADL’s International Affairs Team has been waging that fight worldwide for many years. However, in this post 10/7 world, advocacy efforts have become critical. Advocacy with international bodies, such as the United Nations. Advocacy with international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross. And, advocacy with international tribunals, such as the International Court of Justice have become necessary components of the fight against antisemitism. ADL’s former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Alex Rosemberg was tapped to head this new focus of ADL’s work as its first Director of International Organizations and Outreach. This podcast features an in-depth conversation with Alex about his new role, why it is necessary, and his vision for this new position. For more information about ADL's international work, visit: https://www.adl.org/about/international. This conversation was recorded in November 2024.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. The one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel on October 7th was a difficult day for all people of good will who mourned the horrific loss of innocent life, the brutalization of many more who were injured and the inhuman taking of hostages. Today’s show is part two of a two-part series which reflects on the year since that terrible day. It features Dr. Kenneth Jacobson, the long-time Deputy National Director of ADL in conversation with the host for this podcast Scott Richman. It is a podcast version of the discussion that they had at the launch event for Kenny's new book, entitled, “October 7 and Shifts in Perspectives: Essays on Israel and the Surge in Global Antisemitism.” Kenny is a prolific writer, and this is compilation of his insightful writings since 10/7. The book launch was attended by ADL staff and volunteer leaders who came not only to hear about this book and to congratulate Kenny but also to laud a treasured colleague, mentor and thought leader. For a pdf version of Kenny's book, visit: https://www.adl.org/october-7-and-shifts-in-perspectives. To listen to part one of this series with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jonathan Greenblatt, visit: https://soundcloud.com/scott-richman-2/from-the-frontlines-one-year-since-107-with-rabbi-elliot-cosgrove-and-jonathan-greenblatt. This conversation was recorded in October 2024.

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. The anniversary of October 7th was a difficult day for all people of good will who mourned the horrific loss of innocent life, the brutalization of many more who were injured and the inhuman taking of hostages. Today’s show reflects on that trauma but also the antisemitism that ensued, the soul searching by the Jewish community in the US over the past year, the surge in Jewish identity building, and the many questions with which we are left one year later. The guides for this journey are Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City, and ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt. The idea for this conversation grew out of Rabbi Cosgrove’s insightful new book on the post 10/7 reality, entitled, “For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today.” Truly a special show and an extraordinary lineup to help us understand this difficult moment in which we find ourselves. As always, the host for this podcast is ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman. For details on Rabbi Cosgrove's new book, visit: https://pasyn.org/program/such-time-being-jewish-today. This is part one of a two-part series reflecting on one year since October 7th. Part two is a conversation with ADL Deputy National Director Dr. Kenneth Jacobson on the launch of his new book with his writings since 10/7. You can listen to it at this link: https://soundcloud.com/scott-richman-2/from-the-frontlines-reflecting-on-the-year-since-october-7th-with-kenny-jacobson. This podcast was recorded on October 22, 2024.