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ADL: 1,080 Anti-Semitic incidents in 2011

An audit released by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Nov. 1 reported that 1,080 anti-Semitic incidents took place across the United States in 2011; of those, 235 incidents took place in California. For the third consecutive year, California led the nation in the number of anti-Semitic incidents, according to the report.

ADL Marks 90 Years

The Anti-Defamation League is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week, marking its beginnings in Chicago when Sigmund Livingston, a young Jewish lawyer, watched a vaudeville show portraying Jews as greedy, dishonest characters with hooked noses and thick accents.

Passion for Politics

Amanda Susskind doesn\’t look like she was raised in Berkeley. With her tweedy, conservative suits, paired with sweater sets and pearls, the new West Coast director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) doesn\’t look like she was brought up anywhere near the laid back, hippie haven.

Stepping In

It\’s official: on June 11, representatives of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced the appointment of Amanda Susskind as the new Pacific Southwest regional director.

\”This has been a very energizing and close project between the leadership in Los Angeles and in the national office,\” said Ann Tourk, ADL associate director for regional operations. \”We are looking forward to her [Susskind] stepping into the role.\”

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