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From the time of ADL’s founding over 100 years ago to today, it remains our priority to speak out against incidents of anti-Semitism and hate at a moment’s notice. New York communities know they can rely on

us to raise awareness of local issues and provide a strong voice of support.

In 2016, ADL New York Region responded to hundreds of incidents of hate. Here is a small sample:

• Stood with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and a diverse group of community leaders and activists to condemn the rise in hate crimes following the presidential election.

• Joined with Rockland County Executive Ed Day to condemn fireworks attacks on the homes of two Chabad rabbis in Rockland County.

• Announced a $2,500 reward in connection to the brutal assault of Mohamed Rasheed Khan, a Muslim man who was attacked outside of the Center for Islamic Studies in Queens.

• Participated in a community gathering at Adam Yauch Park in Brooklyn to denounce the swastika graffiti found there in November.

• Spoke out when a string of anti-Semitic incidents occurred in Brooklyn.

ADL New York Region has never been more committed to combatting anti-Semitism, educating students about the importance of respect for all, and confronting bigotry and prejudice whenever we see it. From countless programs and events with students of all ages and members of the law enforcement community, to campus advocacy and interfaith initiatives, we have spent the year striving to fulfill our mission: to stop the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

- Evan R. Bernstein, NY Regional Director - Andrew J. Frackman, NY Regional Board Chair

Responding to Hate in Our Communities

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Educating Our Students to Fight Hate and Build Respect

Students Gather to Create Change at the Annual STOP Conference

On January 15th, schools in the Greater Capital District of New York attended the 12th Annual Students Together

Opposing Prejudice (STOP) Conference, hosted by Siena College. All together 230 students and 35 educators from 22 schools were in attendance.

The STOP Conference is held in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and provides a platform for students to engage in discussions about bias, stereotypes and social justice as well as grow their skills as leaders in their schools.

The action planning goal for the 2016 conference was to think about the ways labels and stereotypes can be confronted.

ADL Grosfeld Family National Youth Leadership Mission (NYLM)

A total of 130 students from 15 ADL regional offices across the country participated in the 18th Annual Grosfeld Family National Youth Leadership Mission (NYLM) in Washington, D.C from November 13th-16th.

20 student leaders - our largest group ever - represented the Empire State. The goal of the mission was to help students apply the lessons of the Holocaust to their own lives while motivating them to take a stand against instances of bias and bigotry in their respective schools and communities. This dynamic group was comprised of a student delegation of eight from the Albany Region and 12 from the New York City Metro area. The Albany delegates were selected after participating in ADL’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Peer Training programs in their schools. The New York City delegates are alumni of our six-week 2016 Summer Internship Program. Inspired by the NYLM message of social responsibility, all 20 student delegates are now completing follow up projects in their various schools in an effort to create positive change in their respective communities.

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Peer Training at Frederick Douglass High School with Guest Speaker Assemblyman Keith Wright

ADL facilitators trained a group of 16 high school students from the Frederick Douglass Academy in West Harlem to become ambassadors for positive change through our Peer Training Program. Through the

training, the students learned strategies and techniques to create a safer learning environment, promote unity and respect, and ultimately reduce bullying and expressions of bias throughout their school and community. Assemblyman Keith Wright, who facilitated the connection between ADL and the Frederick Douglass Academy, attended the training to observe and connect with students in his district.

Read4Respect

Read4Respect brings prescreened, trained ADL lay leader volunteers to early education classrooms (PreK-2) and libraries to read preselected books from ADL's Books Matter collection. These children's stories

stimulate discussions on examining identity, understanding bias, and respecting differences, and preventing name-calling and bullying. During the weeks of March 7th and November 29th, we partnered with seven elementary schools including PS 72X (Bronx), P186X (Bronx), Washington Drive Primary School (Long Island), PS235 (Brooklyn), P231K (Brooklyn), PS4M/The Duke Ellington School (Washington Heights) and P.S. 68.

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No Place for Hate® 2015-2016

In compliance with the New York State Dignity Act, No Place for Hate® offers schools the opportunity to be recognized for their staff development and student training related to bullying, harassment and

discrimination. Schools that fulfill all requirements receive recognition and a personalized No Place for Hate banner at the end of the school year.

In 2016, we designated 114 across New York as No Place for Hate , 87 across the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester, and 27 upstate. On May 24th, we held the Annual No Place for Hate Recognition Ceremony at the NYU Skirball Center to honor participating schools for their efforts to create safe learning environments and bring awareness to the issues of bullying and bias. Collectively, 94,500 New York students participated in 2016.

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ADL New York Region Hosts Week-Long Conference for Educators to Enhance Holocaust Lessons Taught in the Classroom

The 9th Annual Charlotte and Jacques Wolf Educators Conference on Echoes and Reflections was held at ADL's National Headquarters on July 11th-15th.

The conference hosted 27 educators from across the US who teach lessons on the Holocaust in their classrooms, and offered a unique, in-depth experience for learning and professional development.

ADL, in partnership with USC Shoah Foundation, and Yad Vashem created the Echoes and Reflections program to provide educators with a sound pedagogy and classroom-ready resources for teaching about the Holocaust. The conference provides a forum for participating educators to analyze and discuss the Echoes and Reflections lessons and resources, and partake in group activities led by ADL staff and facilitators.

Throughout the week, participants reviewed guidelines for planning and implementing effective lessons for the classroom that resonate with middle and high school students. Additionally, participants explored visual history testimonies, met with Auschwitz survivor Bronia Brandman and heard from leading academics in the field, such as Scott Miller, Director of Curatorial Affairs, US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Government and Public Affairs

Middle East Conference

On October 27th, we hosted our annual Middle East Conference with a packed house of 200 people at ADL National Headquarters in New York City. The event, entitled The Press and Israel: How Accurately is Israel

Portrayed in the Global Media featured an engaging panel of noted journalists, including Ethan Bronner of Bloomberg News, J.J. Goldberg of the Forward, and Judith Miller, Fox News contributor. The moderator for the evening, Andrew Silow-Carroll, editor-in-chief for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, led a lively discussion about the press and its role in shaping attitudes towards Israel. We sincerely thank Jeffrey and Shelley Parker for generously funding the annual conference.

Advocating Our Mission with Elected Officials and Community Leaders

In 2016, ADL New York continued to expand its legislative outreach initiative in an effort to advocate on behalf of the Jewish community and for civil rights throughout the state. ADL visited with lawmakers from

every level of local and federal government to discuss timely issues impacting the lives of New Yorkers, including the fight against anti-Semitism and extremism, immigration reform, and LGBT equality.

Following the presidential election, ADL stood strong in opposition to messages of hate and exclusion. ADL joined elected official and community leaders to express solidarity and unity during a time of extreme divisiveness. ADL spoke out against hate and anti-Semitism alongside state and city leaders and partnered with Senator Jesse Hamilton, and Council Members Helen Rosenthal and Daniel Garodnick to educate communities about responding to incidents of hate. Over a dozen elected officials also participated in ADL’s Never is Now: Summit on Anti-Semitism.

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Working with Law Enforcement to Combat Hate

Law Enforcement Advisory Council

The Law Enforcement Advisory Council is comprised of 30 senior representatives from New York law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of

Investigations, New York Police Department, New York State Police, Nassau County Police, Suffolk County Police and Westchester Intelligence Center, who meet quarterly for presentations on timely topics, such as Oklahoma City: 20 Years After and Exposing the Rise of Anti-Muslim Extremism in the United States.

In 2016, speakers included ADL investigative researchers and senior law-enforcement officials: Supervisory Special Agent Gregory Takacs, Federal Bureau of Investigations; Deputy Chief Michael Osgood, NYPD Commanding Officer of the Special Victims Division; and William Hayes, Executive Director of the Westchester Intelligence Center. These activities provide critical information, reinforce ADL’s long-standing and cooperative relationships, and allow us to reach out to law enforcement partners when responses are needed to anti- Semitism and hatred. The meetings and shared information continue to position ADL as a primary source of intelligence on extremists.

Law Enforcement and Society (LEAS)

Participants of LEAS examine the history of the Holocaust and its implications for law enforcement officers today, focusing on the core values of American law enforcement and its role as protector of the

Constitution and individual rights. In New York, ADL partners with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County and in 2016, LEAS trained more than 500 New York law enforcement professionals.

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Combating Anti-Semitism through Education and Advocacy

In 2016, ADL New York Region continued to utilize a multi-pronged approach to fight anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the community.

Throughout the year, over 1,000 students in middle school, high school, and college participated in Words to Action, ADL’s education program designed to provide information, resources, and strategies to address anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias. This year we collaborated with synagogues, teen programs, campus Hillel and Chabad communities, Jewish community centers, and on-campus Greek organizations to organize over forty workshops across the New York Region.

We also redoubled our efforts to advocate in the community and speak out on important issues, such as:

• Holding private meetings with CUNY Chancellor James Milliken to reinforce the message that anti-Semitic activity has no place at CUNY, and to offer our educational resources on creating an inclusive and bias-free campus climate.

• Providing testimony in support of NYC Council Resolution 1058-A, which condemns the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in the State of New York.

• Praising NYU President Andrew Hamilton, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and the New York City Council for making clear statements to reject the BDS movement.

• Speaking out against “Students for Justice in Palestine” for unfairly ascribing responsibility for the shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota to the Israeli Defense Forces.

• Commending CUNY for probing into anti-Semitic claims and creating a of campus climate task force.

• Urging Baruch College to reconsider their commencement date so that observant Jews can attend.

• Sending a message to the Vassar College community that more needs to be done to address anti- Semitism on campus.

• Denouncing an incident at Brooklyn College where students called for “Zionists” to get off campus.

• Expressing concern over an anti-Semitic video shown in a Rockland County classroom.

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Concerned over the startling resurgence of anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt

established the first-of-its-kind NEVER IS NOW summit held on November 17th in NYC. The conference focused on contemporary anti-Semitism, the urgent challenges that it poses to Jewish communities at home and abroad, and explored innovative strategies to address the growing challenge. NEVER IS NOW was the main event of ADL’s annual National Commission Meeting (NCM). We thank New York Regional Board Members Linda Blum and Susie Noddle for co-chairing this year’s NCM Host Committee.

NEVER IS NOW brought together academics, business leaders, experts, journalists and distinguished thought leaders for TED-style talks and interactive sessions on the challenges posed by modern-day anti- Semitism. Specific topics included threats to Jewish life in Europe, the crossover between attacks on Israel and anti-Semitism, anti-Semitism on the college campus, the economics of anti-Semitism, the challenges of quantifying hate and using social innovation to fight bigotry and anti-Semitism in social media.

Over 1,000 people attended the conference, including over 100 high school and college students who participated in a special track of programming designed to provide strategies and information to address anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias on campus. Participating schools included The Jewish High School of Connecticut, Yeshiva of Flatbush, The Ramaz School, Maayanot High School, Golda Och Academy, Hebrew Academy of Nassau County and Pine Bush High School, as well as college students from Hunter and Brooklyn College and students involved with the AEPi Fraternity.

ADL Convenes Inaugural NEVER IS NOW Summit on Anti-Semitism in New York City

ADL New York Region Annual Board Meeting with Reut Institute Founder Gidi Grinstein

ADL’s Annual Meeting at the New York Historical Society in June gathered over 100 dedicated ADL leaders and supporters for a

special briefing on ADL’s new partnership with the Reut Institute, a Tel-Aviv based think-tank focused on researching the BDS Movement. Our guest speaker, Reut Institute founder Gidi Grinstein, spoke about the implications and growing challenges of anti-Israel forces. ADL is partnering with Reut on conducting rigorous research on BDS and the delegitimization of Israel that is taking place across the US and abroad. The ultimate goal of the ADL-Reut partnership is to create a strategic framework for concerted and effective action.

Members of ADL’s young professional networks, NextGen and the Glass Leadership Institute (our annual leadership development program) also attended our meeting as we strive to continually educate and inform the next generation of leaders.

Interfaith Affairs

Interfaith and Intergroup Community Building

Throughout the year ADL New York Region promotes the values of positive interfaith and intergroup engagement through a variety of programs. In March 2016, ADL hosted our annual Interfaith Seder with

over 80 students from three faith-based schools. This year we invited students from the Islamic Cultural Center School, the Epiphany School and the Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan. ADL hosted additional programs, involving an interfaith panel, educational programs for Catholic schools and teacher trainings for Black and Latino educators on Long Island. Furthermore, ADL has stood as an ally against hate targeting marginalized communities at rallies and raised our voices in the media.

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ADL consistently works ‘behind the scenes’ to reach out and foster relationships with key community leaders from a wide range of communities. These meetings develop deeper relationships, through which

we become greater allies to communities, working together toward shared goals of justice for all. In 2016, ADL met with over 10 high-level community leaders including: Arva Rice, CEO-NY Urban League; Diallo Shabbaz, Executive Director of 100 Black Men NY; Reverend Calvin Butts, Abysinnian Baptist Church & President of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury; Pastor Floyd Flake, Senior Pastor- Greater Allen AME Cathedral; Jamal Syed Mohsin, Pakistani-American Community of Long Island; Father Richard Guarnieri, St. Gregory’s Church; Rabbi Eytan Hammerman, JCC of Harrison; Bishop Murphy, Diocese of Rockville Center-Long Island; Consul General of Mexico Amb. Diego Gomez-Pickering; Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop-New York and Pastor Gilford Monrose, Director Faith Based Initiatives Brooklyn Borough President’s Office.

The 25th Anniversary of the Crown Heights Riots program on August 22nd – organized under the auspices of Project CARE – brought together a significant coalition of diverse community leaders and organizations (including ADL). We honored the memory of the conflict and its impact on Crown Heights, and then helped celebrate the diversity of the different communities that make up the vibrant neighborhood.

Interfaith and Intergroup Community Building Con't

In Our CommunitiesManhattan

Young Families Brunch

On September 25th, we kicked off our new Young Families Initiative with a brunch hosted by Shelly and Jared Paioff and Donna and Tal Sheynfeld on the Upper West Side. Families were treated to brunch and

a special reading of “It’s Okay to be Different,” a book selected from ADL’s Books Matter collection, which features stories that provide anti-bias and multicultural lessons. The Young Families Initiative brings together families committed to the values of ADL for special programs.

Cocktails and Conversations

On March 8th, ADL lay leaders Zach Fasman and June Gottlieb hosted Cocktails and Conversations with ADL at The Friars Club for ADL supporters. Over 50 people gathered to hear from Stacy Burdett, ADL’s Vice

President of Government Relations, Advocacy & Community Engagement, regarding ADL issues on the 2016 campaign trail and the current political landscape.

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On May 18th, over 240 guests gathered at the Engineers Club in Roslyn to honor three outstanding Long Island community members for their support and dedication to ADL’s mission.

Dr. Lorna Lewis received the Securing Justice Award for her incredible leadership as Superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. The Long Island Philanthropic Leadership Awards were given to two community leaders who are deeply attached to ADL’s work across the region, Phillip Sharfstein, Partner at Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein, and Cliff Saffron, Principal at KPMG LLP.

Each of our award winners spoke eloquently about why ADL is so important to them and how our work is impacting the Long Island community. The special event also featured a keynote address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, who shared ADL’s goals for the future. The event provided Long Island community members the opportunity to unite and learn about ADL’s varied programs for students, families, and educators. The event was a great success in large part thanks to the Long Island Advisory Committee led by Chair, Louis P. Karol.

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Long IslandIn Our Communities

Long Island

Spotlight on Special Programs

• ADL New York Region collaborated with the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside to organize a 4-session series of Words to Action workshops with high school aged student leaders from the South Shore area of Long Island. The workshops offered students a nuanced and holistic approach to understanding important topics surrounding anti-Semitism, including:

• How anti-Semitism manifested in history and continues today, both in the community and on campus• The BDS movement and how it may affect their experience on campus• Common myths related to Israel and the Middle East conflict • Methods to effectively address incidents of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias

• In late September, students from North Shore Hebrew Academy High School, a prominent Jewish day school in Great Neck, participated in a two-day A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Peer Leadership training, which provides middle and high school students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through anti-bias and bullying prevention projects. The sessions aimed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and motivation to effectively challenge bullying behaviors and insensitive remarks with the ultimate goal of fostering respect.

On August 20th, longtime New York Regional Board Member, Jay Eisenhofer and his wife Anne Jameson hosted a private event at their home in Sagaponack. The crowd of 70 guests heard remarks from Israel

Deputy Consul General Amir Sagie and ADL New York Regional Director Evan Bernstein regarding the roots of the BDS movement and how American Jews can mitigate its impact through the education of their children.

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In Our Communities

Westchester

ADL’s Westchester community gathered at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains on September 22nd to celebrate the mission and work of ADL in the region, and to honor several influential partners and leaders.

Gregg Mashberg, former New York Regional Board Chair, and his wife Amy received the Philanthropic Leadership Award for their many years of dedication to ADL and focus on Israel advocacy and educational initiatives. Rabbi Aaron Brusso was honored with the Making A Difference Award for his tireless efforts to build bridges through interfaith programming. Rabbi Brusso has partnered with ADL through our Bearing Witness program which teaches Catholic educators about Judaism through the Jewish perspective. The event was co-chaired by Jill Weisfeld, Westchester Advisory Committee Member, and Cindy Weissman.

The evening ended with a special performance by The Mount Vernon Interfaith Choir, better known as the “City’s Goodwill Ambassadors” for uniting the Mount Vernon community with inspiring music from diverse backgrounds.

We are thankful for the support of Westchester elected officials who attended the program, including Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, County Executive Rob Astorino, Senator Andrea Stuart-Cousins, Assemblyman David Buchwald and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin.

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In Our Communities

• ADL collaborated with leading organizations in the field of advocacy and education, including The Jewish National Fund, StandWithUs, Hillels of Westchester, The Westchester Jewish Council, UJA-Federation, Jerusalem U, and AJC, to host a Westchester community-wide program at SUNY Purchase. The program, titled Advocate on Campus, was designed to provide high school and college students with fresh and nuanced ideas about how they can address anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias on campus.

• During the 2015-2016 school year, student leaders at Hastings High School participated in a three-day A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Peer Training, which is designed to help participants use the power of peer influence to motivate classmates to reflect upon stereotypes and take action against prejudice and bigotry. The program was organized in the wake of anti-Semitic vandalism which targeted a home in the community.

• Rising sophomore Simisola Macaulay was selected to participate in ADL New York Region’s Summer Internship Program as a result of her participation in the Peer Training program. We were especially pleased to turn an incident of bias and hatred into a positive learning opportunity for the high school and Hastings-on-Hudson communities.

Spotlight on Special Programs

Cocktails and Conversations

On April 14th, guests gathered at Ackerman’s Fine Art Gallery in Purchase, for Cocktails and Conversation with ADL, our special invitation-only events complimentary for members of the ADL New

York Region’s Giving Circles. Author Selina Alko and ADL Assistant Director of Civil Rights, Eva Vega-Olds, engaged the group in a discussion on race, bias, and the importance of books in teaching children to understand and challenge bias and bullying. We thank Kenny and Kimberly Ackerman and Ira and Randi Schochet, members of the Westchester Advisory Committee, for co-hosting the program. The Westchester Advisory Committee, led by Chair Lawrence W. Bahr and Vice Chair Karen Rosenfeld, empowers supporters in Westchester County to serve as ambassadors for the ADL.

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WestchesterIn Our Communities

ADL’s Next Generation Philanthropy Community (NGPC) celebrated a milestone on November 19th at the 10th annual IMAGINE X Gala at Metropolitan West in NYC co-chaired by Barry Herbst and Jill Goldstein.

NGPC began 10 years ago with high ambitions to become one of New York’s premier young leadership communities, with IMAGINE as the signature event. Since then, the community has grown and inspired a younger generation of leaders that are committed to the mission of ADL. At this year’s gala, we were proud to honor Harris Scher for his many years of dedication to ADL in New York.

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Imagine X Gala

The Next Generation Philanthropy Community

Justice 4 All Event

The first ever Justice 4 All event, hosted by the NextGen Lawyers Division, brought together 200 young professionals from the legal community and other industries for a night celebrating ADL’s leadership in civil

rights, social justice and respect for all.

The Glass Leadership Institute

A new cohort of 13 emerging leaders graduated from this year’s Glass Leadership Institute (GLI), ADL’s

nationally recognized leadership development program for young professionals. During the 10-month program, GLI participants engaged in interactive sessions once a month led by ADL professionals on a broad range of topics, including civil rights, education, and international affairs. The highlight of GLI is the National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. featuring presentations by world leaders, foreign policy experts and civil rights luminaries on the latest development and trends in the fight against hate at home and abroad.

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The Next Generation Philanthropy Community

Real Estate DivisionInaugural Real Estate Panel, Building Security After 9/11:

What We’ve Learned...

On June 23rd ADL hosted its inaugural Real Estate Panel with panelists: Marty Burger, CEO of Silverstein Properties; Chief Thomas Galati, NYPD Bureau Chief of Intelligence; and David Friedman, ADL

VP of Law Enforcement, Community Policy and Security. The panel was moderated by Jonathan Mechanic, Chairman of Fried Frank’s Real Estate Department. The panelists discussed relevant topics such as security measures within building design, working with the MTA and the use of technology and strategic partnerships.

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Special Real Estate Division Happy Hour

On March 31st, NextGen Real Estate and the NGPC Outreach Network held a special Happy Hour, at Atwood, Kitchen & Bar Room with a presentation entitled Responding to the Call: America’s Terrorist Recruits with Oren Segal, Director, ADL Center on Extremism. Mr. Segal presented on the evolving nature of the threat posed by Islamic extremists in the U.S. to the over 50 young real estate professionals.

Real Estate Luncheon

On November 10th, the Anti-Defamation League New York Region held its 18th Annual Real Estate Luncheon and presented Eugene M. Grant, founder of Eugene Grant and Company, with the Burton P. Resnick and

Leonard Litwin Legacy Award in honor of the Real Estate Division’s founders.

This year's luncheon was attended by dedicated members of the ADL New York Region Real Estate Division, led by Jeffrey Gural, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, and Eric Rudin, Rudin Management Company. Special guest speaker, Nadav Eyal, Channel 10’s International Correspondent, spoke on US-Israel relations post-election, to the approximately 75 real estate industry leaders.

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Real Estate Division

Lawyers Division

Human Relations Award Dinner

The Lawyers Division’s signature event, the 22nd Annual Human Relations Award Dinner, took place on November 17th at the Grand Hyatt. This year, the dinner was held in conjunction with our Annual Meeting

of the National Commission, which brings together hundreds of ADL leaders from across the country to discuss critical issues for the organization and the Jewish community.

We proudly honored Daniel J. Kramer, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Gerson A. Zweifach, Senior Executive Vice President and Group General Counsel, 21st Century Fox for their commitment to ADL and combatting hate. Longtime ADL lay leader Robert J. Jossen, Partner, Dechert LLP was presented with the Edward Brodsky Founder’s Award. Megan Phelps Roper, the keynote speaker, spoke of her journey from being on the frontlines of the extremist Westboro Baptist Church to becoming an opponent of hate speech and an advocate for communities, including the Jewish and the LGBT communities, who are regularly targeted for hate by the Church.

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BDS: Who, What, Where, & How?

On July 20th, the Lawyers Division hosted a panel discussion with two of ADL’s esteemed experts on the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) Movement at the request of our community members. Over 70

people attended the program, which was moderated by former ADL New York Region Board Chair Gregg Mashberg and featured Susan Heller Pinto, Associate Director of International Affairs/Director of Middle Eastern Affairs and Oren Segal, Director of the ADL Center on Extremism. The program provided an overview of the origins, ideology and tactics of the BDS movement, and what community members can do to combat the movement’s efforts to isolate and delegitimize the Jewish state.

2016 Civil Rights Policy Debate

On October 20th, the Lawyers Division hosted the New York Region’s Annual Civil Rights Policy

Debate. The debate provides ADL supporters a forum to voice their opinion on a particular issue related to ADL’s civil rights work each year. This year’s topic was Judicial Election Reform. Following a vigorous discus-sion and debate, the New York Region voted against passing the proposed Judicial Election Reform reso-lution. Our debaters were Samuel P. Groner of Fried Frank (for) and Steven W. Rabitz (against) of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, and the debate was moderated by Alan M. Klinger, Lawyers Division Chair and Co-Managing Partner of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.

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Lawyers Division

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