From the Frontlines

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

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

  1. From the Frontlines: Independent K-12 Schools Failing to Respond to Antisemitism

    JUL 6

    From the Frontlines: Independent K-12 Schools Failing to Respond to Antisemitism

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. An unfortunate frontline since 10/7 has been the explosive rise in antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools in the United States. This is an important space for ADL as its staff works with thousands of schools across the nation touching millions of students each year. They respond to incidents of bias and hate in those schools, but they also provide programming to counter antisemitism, bias and discrimination, including teaching more than 125,000 educators to teach to about the Holocaust. That is why this rise in antisemitism in K-12 schools truly hits home. In response, ADL has become much more involved in advocacy in that space post 10/7 - so much so that a few months ago, ADL established the Ronald Birnbaum Center to Combat Antisemitism in Education. As one of its first initiatives, the Center decided to focus specifically on independent schools and and the situation there when it comes to antisemitism. The Center has just issued the report of its findings on independent schools across the nation, which is the subject of this show. Shira Goodman joined this edition of "From the Frontlines" to tell us all of the details. She leads the Ronald Birnbaum Center and is ADL’s Vice President for Advocacy Shira Goodman. To read the full report, visit: https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/independent-k-12-schools-failing-respond-antisemitism. This podcast was recorded in June 2025.

    33 min
  2. From the Frontlines: An Insider's Perspective on the Attack on the Boulder Jewish Community

    JUN 15

    From the Frontlines: An Insider's Perspective on the Attack on the Boulder Jewish Community

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. Right now, that frontline is a dangerous one for Jewish communities. Two weeks ago, in Boulder, Colorado, fifteen people were injured, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, and the attacker had 16 more Molotov cocktails ready to throw. The perpetrator spent a year planning to target peaceful Jewish community members showing solidarity with Israeli hostages. This is the second violent attack on the U.S. Jewish community in just two weeks, and it follows closely on the heels of the torching of Governor Shapiro’s home in Pennsylvania during Passover because of his support for Israel. Since January 2020, ADL's Center on Extremism has documented 16 terrorist plots or attacks targeting Jews, with nine of those incidents occurring within just the past 12 months. We are living through what we can only describe as an unprecedentedly high threat environment. Susan Rona joined the podcast to discuss this attack and offer an insider look at what happened that day and what has been the aftermath. She is the Regional Director of ADL’s Mountain States Region based in Colorado and has been on the ground responding to this attack and supporting the affected community. Susan has been working around the clock with law enforcement, community leaders, and the victims in the aftermath of what the FBI is calling a targeted act of terrorism This podcast was recorded on June 13, 2025.

    28 min
  3. From the Frontlines: Invest Jewishly with TOV!

    MAR 18

    From the Frontlines: Invest Jewishly with TOV!

    "From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate. In this battle, our corporate boardrooms have become yet another playing field. Enter JLens, an affiliate of ADL, and a Registered Investment Adviser whose mission is to empower investors to align their capital with Jewish values and to advocate for Jewish communal priorities in the corporate arena. JLens is not new. It has been around for more than a dozen years, and several shows have been devoted to their work. What is new is TOV, as in the Hebrew word for “good”. This is an ETF or exchange traded fund which allows for investors to have a new financial tool to fight antisemitism and hate. TOV launched a few weeks ago with $100 million in seed capital. But what does this all mean and how does this fund actually fight antisemitism? These questions and more are answered by Ari Hoffnung. He is the Managing Director of JLens and is the guest for this "From the Frontlines" podcast. For more information on TOV, visit https://investjewishly.org/. JLens is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an ADL affiliate. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice. Listeners should consult their own financial advisor to determine the appropriateness of any investment. Investments in ETFs are subject to risks, including the loss of principal. ETFs may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance of ETFs may vary due to market conditions and changes in holdings. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of JLens or ADL. This podcast may include forward-looking statements which are inherently speculative. Actual results may vary. No endorsements are made for any specific securities, investment strategies, or financial services made in this episode.

    41 min

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

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