From the Frontlines

Scott Richman, Regional Director of ADL for New York/New Jersey
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From the Frontlines

Podcast by Scott Richman, Regional Director of ADL for New York/New Jersey

  1. From the Frontlines: ADL Focuses on Advocacy with International Organizations

    NOV 17

    From the Frontlines: ADL Focuses on Advocacy with International Organizations

    "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.

    25 min
  2. From the Frontlines: Reflecting on the Year Since October 7th with Kenny Jacobson

    NOV 4

    From the Frontlines: Reflecting on the Year Since October 7th with Kenny Jacobson

    "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.

    38 min
  3. From the Frontlines: One Year Since 10/7 with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jonathan Greenblatt

    OCT 24

    From the Frontlines: One Year Since 10/7 with Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove and Jonathan Greenblatt

    "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.

    49 min
  4. From the Frontlines: Will We See Another January 6th After This Election?

    OCT 20

    From the Frontlines: Will We See Another January 6th After This Election?

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Surrounding the 2020 election was a whirlwind of extremist activity which was cause for deep concern by ADL at the time. We saw the rhetoric and threats building, and of course, this all led to the terrifying insurrection on January 6th 2021. Here we are - nearly four years later - with the same Republican candidate and the current Vice President vying for the presidency. Does this mean that we will face the same election related extremism? Will it be worse? Better? To answer these important and timely questions, Alex Friedfeld joined this podcast. He is the Associate Director for Investigative Research at ADL’s Center on Extremism. He tracks these issues closely and is a wealth of knowledge about election-related extremism. To view the many ADL resources related to election-related extremism and elections in general, visit ADL's Election landing page: https://www.adl.org/elections. For more information ADL's Center on Extremism, visit their landing page on the ADL website: https://www.adl.org/research-centers/center-on-extremism. This podcast was recorded on October 15, 2024.

    27 min
  5. From the Frontlines: What is BDS, and Why is it so Bad?

    OCT 8

    From the Frontlines: What is BDS, and Why is it so Bad?

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. A major frontline in this battle is the effort to dismantle the Jewish state and end the right to Jewish national self-determination through boycotts, divestment campaigns and sanctions - better known as the BDS movement. Some defend it as simply a nonviolent form of protest. The questions we will discuss on today’s show is what this movement is, why is it so bad, and how we are combatting it. To help us answer these questions, two members of the staff of JLens joined the show. JLens offers a Jewish lens through which to invest, which includes encouraging companies to expand their economic ties to Israel. Nearly two years ago, ADL acquired JLens in order to place greater emphasis on fighting hate in the corporate boardroom. Dani Nurick, JLens Director of Advocacy, and Allison Marrill, JLens Director of Research were the guests on this podcast. To view ADL resources on the BDS Movement, including the toolkit mentioned on the podcast, visit: https://notoleranceforantisemitism.adl.org/resources and click on the "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions" tab. You can also go directly to the toolkit by visiting this site: https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/campus-divestment-campaigns-jlens-unpacks-demands-and-consequences To view the JLens report on the economic consequences of BDS by universities, visit this link: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/largest-100-university-endowments-could-lose-33-billion-over-10-years-if-divested For more information about JLens, visit their website: https://www.jlensnetwork.org/.

    32 min
  6. From the Frontlines: How Jewish Day Schools are Responding to the Rise in Antisemitism

    SEP 29

    From the Frontlines: How Jewish Day Schools are Responding to the Rise in Antisemitism

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Since 10/7, Jewish students have been the victims of a steep rise in antisemitic incidents in their schools and universities. In some cases, Jewish students are left feeling angry, unwelcome and at times unsafe. However, Jewish day schools appear to be a safe harbor in this environment - free from the antisemitism that students face elsewhere. ADL New York/New Jersey’s Campus Committee decided to do a deep dive into this topic to understand not only what Jewish students in day schools were experiencing but also how well those schools were preparing their students and graduates to face a less welcoming world. So, they hosted a webinar a few weeks ago with four day school heads in the New York/New Jersey region. Scott Richman, the host of this podcast, was honored to serve as the moderator of this important discussion. It was a rich and fascinating look at how one part of the Jewish community is handling the issue of antisemitism. It was so interesting that this edited version is now being releases as a “From the Frontlines” podcast. The guests on this podcast are: 1. Steven Freedman, Head of School at Schechter Bergen in New Jersey 2. Dr. Michael Kay, Head of School at the Leffell School in Westchester 3. Rabbi Binyamin or Bini Kraus, Principal of SAR Academy in Riverdale, and 4. Rabbi Eliezer Rubin, Head of School at Kushner Academy in New Jersey Also, ADL’s Vice President for Advocacy Shira Goodman joined the conversation. This webinar took place on September 10, 2024.

    48 min
  7. From the Frontlines: How Bad Is Anti-Israel Activity on US Campuses?

    SEP 22

    From the Frontlines: How Bad Is Anti-Israel Activity on US Campuses?

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Since the horrific events of 10/7, we have seen a virtual explosion of anti-Israel activism on our college campuses, and its most radical expressions have left Jewish students feeling angry, unwelcome and at times unsafe. This is not new. What is the new is the horrific scale of the activity. Every September, ADL takes the temperature of this anti-Israel activity with its report entitled “Annual Assessment of Anti-Israel Activity on Campus.” This year’s report has just come out, and it is the subject of this podcast. Its author is Lauren Post. She is an analyst in ADL’s Center on Extremism focused on researching anti-Israel and anti-Zionist trends and developments, and she is the guest on this show. To read the full ADL report, entitled "Anti-Israel Activism on U.S. Campuses, 2023-2024," visit https://www.adl.org/resources/report/anti-israel-activism-us-campuses-2023-2024. For more information about ADL's Center on Extremism, visit https://www.adl.org/research-centers/center-on-extremism. During the podcast, Lauren references a report by Tufts Professor Eitan Hersh on the impact on the Israel-Hamas War on college students. You can read the report's findings at this link: https://jimjosephfoundation.org/learning-resources/a-year-of-campus-conflict-and-growth-an-over-time-study-of-the-impact-of-the-israel-hamas-war-on-u-s-college-students/ This podcast was recorded in September 2024.

    29 min
  8. From the Frontlines: Misinformation and Disinformation - What Can You Do?

    JUL 28

    From the Frontlines: Misinformation and Disinformation - What Can You Do?

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. It seems that with every news item, an active misinformation and disinformation campaign pops up almost immediately to fit a skewed narrative or agenda. Battling against this is a major frontline in the fight against hate. We certainly have seen this in the wake of the horrific Hamas attack against Israel on 10/7, and as we approach the November 2024 election, this only has the potential to get worse. This past week, the ADL activist group known as ADL New Jersey decided to host a very important webinar on this topic with two ADL experts, moderated by Scott Richman, the host of this podcast. It was called, “Misinformation and Disinformation: What Can You Do?” and an edited version is now available here as a podcast. The experts on this program were Sara Aniano and Daniel Kelley. Sara is a Disinformation Analyst at the ADL’s Center on Extremism, and Daniel Kelley is the Director of Strategy and Operations and Acting Head of the ADL Center for Technology and Society (CTS). For more information about ADL's Center on Extremism, visit https://www.adl.org/research-centers/center-on-extremism, and for more information on ADL's Center for Technology and Society, visit https://www.adl.org/research-centers/center-technology-society. This podcast is an edited version of an ADL New York/New Jersey program which took place on July 25, 2024.

    41 min
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Podcast by Scott Richman, Regional Director of ADL for New York/New Jersey

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    Scott Richman, Regional Director of ADL for New York/New Jersey
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    133
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