ADL Arizona

05/28/2026

We are appalled at DVUSD Governing Board Member Kimberly Fisher's use of a N**i salute while saying "Heil" twice at a recent school board meeting.
We unequivocally condemn this behavior that glorifies N**is and Hi**er.

Regardless of intent, these actions instill fear in the community and are unbecoming of officials entrusted with educating children.

We call upon Board Member Fisher to issue a public apology.

Our community deserves and demands better.

05/13/2026

The numbers are in. ADL's 2025 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents recorded 69 antisemitic incidents in Arizona and 78 in Nevada — and the story behind those numbers matters. 📊

Arizona saw a meaningful 43% decline from 2024. That's real progress, and it's the result of communities, institutions and advocates taking action. Nevada, however, saw a 5% increase, making it one of only two states in the country to move in the wrong direction.

Both states share one sobering reality: 2025 was the third-highest year on record since ADL began tracking in 1979. Incidents have not returned to pre-October 7 levels. Jewish communities in our region deserve better.

Report incidents. Stay engaged. See the full data.
🔗 www.adl.org/audit

05/12/2026

We at ADL Desert join the entire ADL family and people of goodwill around the world in honoring the life of Abraham (Abe) H. Foxman, ADL National Director Emeritus, who passed away on May 10, 2026.

A Holocaust survivor who devoted 50 years to fighting antisemitism and hate, Abe served as ADL's National Director from 1987 to 2015 and became one of the world's foremost voices against bigotry. His moral authority was recognized by popes, presidents and prime ministers alike.

Abe taught us that hatred must be named, confronted and opposed at every turn. He believed the Holocaust did not begin with gas chambers but with a word, and from that foundational belief he made education and antibias training a cornerstone of ADL's work. He carried his survival not with bitterness, but with purpose.

He leaves behind both a blueprint and a challenge: to continue the work he devoted his life to. We are committed to honoring his legacy every day.

May his memory be a blessing. 🕯️

05/12/2026

ADL Desert Deputy Director Sarah Kader joined Governor Katie Hobbs at the May meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Jewish American Affairs.

At the meeting, Governor Katie Hobbs issued a proclamation recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month and shared a statement of support for the Jewish community.

Thank you, Governor Hobbs, for honoring Jewish American heritage and standing with Arizona’s Jewish community.

05/11/2026

The ADL Audit shows there were 600+ antisemitic incidents at synagogues in 2025, including 17 in the Desert Region.

Worshippers have been harassed & intimidated at the doors of their sacred spaces.

The bipartisan SACRED Act would establish federal protections.

Urge your Reps to co-sponsor: https://action.adl.org/a/audit-safe-worship?sourceid=1082070

05/07/2026

In 2025, ADL recorded 6,274 antisemitic incidents across the U.S. Incidents occurred in all 50 states and D.C. — no state was spared.

147 of those were recorded in the Desert Region.

05/06/2026

🚨BREAKING: recorded 6,274 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism across the U.S. in 2025, an average of 17 per day.

Physical assaults reached record high levels and antisemitic attacks resulted in 3 fatalities on American soil.

adl.org/audit

05/06/2026

2025 marked the one of the most violent periods for American Jews in recent history.

Three people were murdered: Two in D.C. and one in Boulder, CO.

2025 also marks the first year since 2019 during which Jewish people were murdered in the antisemitic attacks on American soil.

May the memories of Sarah Milgrim z"l, Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Karen Diamond z"l forever be a blessing.

05/06/2026

ADL recorded a total of 6,274 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism across the U.S. in 2025.

That's an average of 17 incidents per day, which is more than double the average of 8 incidents per day between 2020 and 2022.

05/06/2026