We Stand with Israel

2023 Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit Brings Students Together to Learn About and Celebrate Neurodiversity

On November 2, more than 260 students from 11 Houston-area No Place for Hate® schools met at the flagship location of the Houston Public Library in downtown Houston to celebrate neurodiversity at ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League’s) 2023 Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit.  This year’s Summit, entitled “Welcoming Differences,” focused on middle school students and educators, and was

Stand With Israel

In the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist invasion of Israel when more than 1,400 Israelis were murdered and over 230 children, women and men were kidnapped and taken hostage in Gaza, there has been a shocking increase in antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world. Stay informed and take action.

Shawn Raymond to Receive 2024 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award

Shawn Raymond of leading trial law firm Susman Godfrey LLP will receive ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League’s) Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award at the Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award Luncheon April 18. 2024 at the Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010. ADL Southwest presents this award annually to an outstanding member of the legal community who exhibits a commitment

ADL Southwest Panel Looks at the Origins of Extremist Violence

Thursday, August 3 marked 4 years since Patrick Crusius entered a Walmart store in El Paso and opened fire, killing 23 people. Just before he committed his crime, he posted a white supremacist manifesto, in which he railed against immigrants and talked about an urgent need to take action against them. While trying to make sense of what Crusius did

After ADL’s Day of Giving, We Give Thanks to You!

THANK YOU for participating in ADL’s Day of Giving.  If you gave before midnight on July 10, your gift was doubled, thanks to a generous matching grant. Because of you, we are able to continue what we’ve been doing for 110 years:  #FightingHateForGood, working to end antisemitism, bias, bigotry, discrimination and prejudice.  You are a vital part of our work.

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Coalition for Mutual Respect Statement Regarding Firebombing of Huyen Trang Buddhist Meditation Centre in New Caney, Texas

The Coalition for Mutual Respect (CMR) was established by the ADL nearly 30 years ago with founding members the Reverend William A. Lawson, the late Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza and Rabbi Samuel E. Karff, of blessed memory, along with community leaders, including the late Jack Blanton and Richard Johnson. The CMR has grown and currently consists of 38 spiritual and

Statement of the Coalition for Mutual Respect of the ADL Southwest Region We Stand with the Jewish People and Israel

The Coalition for Mutual Respect (CMR) was formed in 1995 by a diverse group of community leaders, including leadership of the ADL, prominent members of the greater Houston-Galveston-Beaumont community, and area clergy. The CMR’s leaders have succeeded in promoting reverence, inclusion, respect and love; speaking out with one voice against prejudice, bias and hate; and standing united and ready to

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2023 Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit Brings Students Together to Learn About and Celebrate Neurodiversity

On November 2, more than 260 students from 11 Houston-area No Place for Hate® schools met at the flagship location of the Houston Public Library in downtown Houston to celebrate neurodiversity at ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League’s) 2023 Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit.  This year’s Summit, entitled “Welcoming Differences,” focused on middle school students and educators, and was

Some Resources for Parents and Caregivers About the Conflict in the Middle East

Talk about What’s Happening·      We Stand with Israel·      Hamas Attack Draws Cheers from Extremists, Spurs Antisemitism and Conspiracies Online·      Questions, Complexities and Context: Insights into Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict General Resources for Talking with Young People about Injustice·      Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate(English and Spanish)·      Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories about Bias and Injustice·      Tips for Engaging and Disengaging on

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ADL Women’s Summit 2021: #Choosetochallenge

Join ADL Southwest’s Womens Initiative and the Houston Rockets for the 2021 ADL Women’s Summit celebrating International Women’s Day.   The event takes place virtually at noon, March 8, and it focuses on the need to take immediate action to create a world where gender parity, inclusion and equality are norms, not exceptions. Panelists include President and CEO of the Houston

Building Bridges, Becoming Allies

Join us for this Zoom session that will look at personal accounts of when hate hits home.  When members of our community are targets of hate, vandalism, violence, xenophobia, discrimination and antisemitism, having allies not only helps those targeted, but helps promote a more just and inclusive community.  Our panel will discuss recent incidents and how others became allies to offer support, build bridges, and help.

The session takes place from 12 noon to 1:15 p.m. Central Time, September 22, 2020.  It will be moderated by ADL Southwest Regional Director Mark B. Toubin.