2020 ADL Frontline - External

2020 Impact Report

Philadelphia Region

Serving eastern Pennsylvania,
southern New Jersey and Delaware

FRONTLINE

As we close the books on a momentous In this whirlwind, ADL stepped up to the challenge. Just a
2020 and reflect on what's to come, I few of ADL?s achievements included work as the plaintiff
thank you for being a part of ADL's work. fearlessly challenging Texas State Governor Abbott?s
Your ongoing partnership and support are attempt to limit ballot return locations in Harris County.
critical as we tackle the challenges that Although ADL did not end up winning the case, the work
lay before us. galvanized support from across the Unites States. In
collaboration with partner organizations, we led a
And those challenges are immense. movement that led to over 1,000 companies pausing their
advertising on Facebook to fight hate. ADL is celebrating
2020 started against the backdrop of the highest number that Facebook pledged to de-platform Holocaust denial
of antisemitic incidents that ADL has ever seen in the 40 pages from its site. ADL has been pushing this decision for
years of tracking this information. Our 2019 Audit of over a decade.
Antisemitic Incidents was chilling: the total number of
antisemitic incidents in 2019 increased 12 percent over the Thanks to supporters like you, ADL played a critical role in
previous year, with a disturbing 56 percent increase in the communities we serve and for the nation as a whole ?
assaults. to act as the bulwark against hate of all forms and to be a
voice of reason in the public square and in cyberspace.
The antisemitism and anti-Asian racism spawned by Together, we will do great things as we fulfill our
COVID-19 underscored that suffering often comes century-old mission to stop the defamation of the Jewish
hand-in-hand with scapegoating. Following the tragic people and secure justice and fair treatment to all.
murder of George Floyd ? just one of too many atrocities
committed against Black Americans ? our country is Warm regards,
engaged in an overdue reckoning around racial injustice Jonathan
and all of its pervasive and systemic consequences.

Note from Regional Director

2020 was a tremendously busy year for the Philadelphia Region, filled with challenges and opportunities.
We spent most of the year fighting hate from our homes rather than from our Center City headquarters,
but that did not dampen our energy or impact. And you matched that with your generous support and
enthusiastic participation in a slate of virtual events and educational programming. We needed that
energy, because, unfortunately, hate did not take time off during the pandemic. Instead, it manifested in
new ways, as old stereotypes and tropes were weaponized against the Jewish, Asian American/ Pacific
Islander, Black, Latinx, LGBTQ+, immigrant and refugee communities.

We were honored to work with the AAPI, Latinx and other targeted communities to share information about bias incidents,
hate crimes and how to report such events. ADL plays a critical role in standing up with our partners to fight hate plaguing
all of our communities. We also worked with a wide range of coalition partners on election security and voter protection
issues and were chosen to pilot a new partnership with the National Urban League.

Thank you for all you do to make our work possible. We are so proud to be in partnership with you.

Shira J. Goodman, Regional DIrector Edward S. Blumenthal,
Philadelphia Regional Board Chair
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ACHIEVINGOUR MISSION DURINGCOVID-19

ADL leadership monitored the growth and impact of COVID-19 closely and undertook dual initiatives? a series of security,
health and safety crisis protocols for ADL staff and a coordinated public response to address bias and bigotry. ADL
personnel worked hard to carry out our mission, even if we had to do it a bit differently: advocating on our priorities and
assisting marginalized communities; investigating extremists and engaging authorities to deal with those who perpetrate
prejudice; and educating and training educators and law enforcement on extremism and hate.

We introduced ?Fighting Hate From Home?, a series of webinars, dialogues and interactive
conversations that enable?the general public to stay informed and make an impact, even in these
difficult times. Topics included?how extremists are exploiting the coronavirus and protecting
voting rights. ADL is also supporting educators and families with?digital resources?on how to talk
to children about the virus.

Additional?resources?engage children on how?societal inequities?are being?highlighted and perpetuated by this crisis.?We
developed numerous?lesson plans?for teachers, as well as a version to be used directly by students. Each of our 25
regional offices have collaborated with their schools on how to best continue working on their antibias school programs
during lockdown.

KEEPINGUP THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND EXTREMISM

In early 2020, ADL released Antisemitism Uncovered: A Guide to Old Myths in a New Era, a comprehensive resource
with historical context, fact-based descriptions of prevalent antisemitic myths, contemporary examples and calls-to-action
for addressing this hate.

Global anxiety on the outbreak of the coronavirus led to the spread of much misinformation
and scapegoating. Age-old antisemitic tropes also surfaced such as the slander that Jews
and/ or Israel manufactured or spread the coronavirus to advance their global control, that
Jews are profiting from the coronavirus, and other conspiracy theories. ADL?s Center on
Extremism responded to this xenophobia and disinformation on the ground as well as in our
24/ 7 digital environment. In 2020, the Center on Extremism (COE) made a record number of
law enforcement assists? more than 1,000 so far? which outpaces the 604 total assists
provided in all of 2019.

We educated the public on Zoombombing and offering prevention tips. Our resources on Zoombombing were referenced
in the?New York Times?and?conversations with Zoom on concerns about extremists. Zoombombing?Jewish-content?has
resulted in new security measures rolled out by the company.

Throughout the chaos and uncertainty of 2020, COE analysts and expert researchers reported on troubling trends in the
world of extremism, producing more than 100 publications, including in-depth reports, congressional testimony, and
incisive articles. These pieces delivered insight into the growing ranks and visibility of far-right groups including QAnon
conspiracy theorists and violence-prone Proud Boys, and provided critical context for year-long right-wing threats against
state capitols and elected officials. We noted the increasing volatility and extremist presence at the nationwide protests
of stay-at-home orders, and spoke to media outlets in the U.S. and abroad about the dangerous interactions between
extremists and mainstream Americans.

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ADL also developed a new high school course entitled BINAH (Building Insights to Navigate Antisemitism and Hate),
which will officially launch in 2021. BINAH is designed for high school students of all backgrounds and seeks to help
students build familiarity with Jewish history, culture, religion, and the vast diversity of modern Jewish life; understand the
impact of antisemitic attacks on American society as a whole; and discover ways to be a strong ally with the Jewish
community. The interactive course is available at no cost to students and teachers.

BUILDINGA JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

Although organizations including ADL and society at large have made significant strides in the struggle for racial equity
and civil rights, the need is greater than ever to fight hate and bias in our communities. We stood in solidarity with Black
and Brown communities across the country as they yet again were subject to pain and suffering at the hands of a racist
and unjust system. We worked to ensure that the many Jews of Color and particularly Black Jews are not rendered
invisible in this moment. And we reached into our own communities to educate on systemic racism and police reform and
to provide action steps.

For the past forty years, ADL has been the lead architect of federal and state hate crime laws across the United States.
Forty-seven states have hate crime laws as a result, as does the federal government. Last year, ADL and the NAACP joined
forces and successfully called for the swift passage of HB 426, the Georgia Hate Crimes legislation, and committed to
working together to further reform the state?s antiquated criminal justice system.

#STOP HATE FOR PROFIT

We continued to fight hate online. During the summer months of 2020, #StopHateforProfit launched by ADL, Common
Sense Media, Color of Change, LULAC, Mozilla, NAACP, National Hispanic Media Coalition, and Sleeping Giants ? led to a
groundswell of support to address hate, racism and misinformation on Facebook. Over 400 companies, ranging from
Unilever to Verizon to Hershey?s, joined Stop Hate for Profit and over 1,000 companies agreed to pause Facebook
advertising until the company takes bold, clear and concrete steps to remove a wide range of hateful content from its
various platforms.

Public pressure on?Mark?Zuckerberg?can have an impact.?He announced modest changes
to?Facebook?policies including the announcement of a senior Facebook role to oversee
civil rights, an independent audit of hate on the platform, and the de-platforming of
Holocaust deniers.

Facebook finally began taking long overdue action against some hateful movements like
Boogaloo. To be clear, this campaign isn?t stepping down ? we?re entering a new phase.
Looking forward, our advocacy efforts will be bigger, bolder and create an even larger tent
calling for change than what we?ve built together.

Over the same time period, and in response to #StopHateforProfit, the other platforms, such as Reddit, Twitter and
YouTube also stepped up and de-platformed QAnon and Boogaloo Groups.

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ISRAEL ADVOCACY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Amid health, economic, environmental and political crises, we paused and celebrated the enormity of the historic moment
of normalization between Israel and UAE, Bahrain and Morocco. Much work remains towards achieving a comprehensive
Israeli-Arab peace, including a mutually negotiated two-state Israeli-Palestinian agreement. We hope to soon see a Middle
East that broadly reflects this agreement rooted in security, stability, prosperity and dignity for all in the region. In addition,
ADL?s International Affairs professionals engaged with over 25 Jewish communities around the world to provide advocacy
support and to assess the impact of COVID on rising antisemitism. As one example, when the specter of a ban on ritual
male circumcision, brit milah, arose in Denmark, we worked closely with the Jewish community to bring international
medical experts as part of a successful advocacy campaign to ensure that the Danish government protected this
fundamental Jewish rite.
Given the COVID-19 crisis, ADL Israel adapted its programming from in-person delivery to online platforms. ADL Israel
held a series of webinars entitled "Fighting Hate in the COVID-19 Era" in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer
Foundation; a webinar for the Jewish Agency's emissaries; a webinar for Israeli philanthropists in partnership with
Committed to Give initiative, and more. The Israel office also hosted a webinar for diplomats from around the world and
their staff on antisemtism and Israel?s social diversity.

VOTINGRIGHTSAND THE 2020 ELECTION

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic not only amplified long-existing
inequities but also made the decision to vote in person potentially a
serious health risk. Against this backdrop, recognizing that the
integrity of our elections is vital to securing justice and fair
treatment to all, ADL prioritized voter education and engagement,
election protection and integrity, and voter safety, including
ongoing assessments of threats of violence from domestic
extremists. ADL worked around the clock in preparation of what
many called the most significant election of our lifetimes.
Everyone at ADL stepped up to their respective battle stations. We reassigned staff to boost our capacity to rapidly
identify, assess, and mitigate threats to the election process. We redeployed resources, temporarily reshuffled our
priorities, and strategically created new coalitions to respond to the threats of increased extremism and potentially unjust
and unfair elections. ADL worked with communities, organizations, and government officials at every level to ensure that
this election was safe, fair, and accessible for all.

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VIRTUAL EVENTS

Last year was all about pivoting and our signature events were no exception. In October, in what felt like a positive
counterpoint to the tensions of the pending election, the ADL community held our first virtual Walk Against Hate,
expanding a popular ADL unifying activity to a national scope. This event brought together thousands of people from
across the country, including students and educators, friends and families, corporations and nonprofits, to?speak?up?
against hate.

In November, we expanded our flagship Never Is Now Summit on Antisemitism and Hate,
the largest annual event of its kind, by taking it virtual and international. Over 6,000 experts,
community and business leaders, students and concerned community members joined this
series of unique web-hosted events. You can continue to watch the recordings of each
Summit session.
Our first?virtual?ADL In Concert Against Hate on December 6th continued a 25-year tradition
of?lifting up?ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts of courage and compassion
when confronted by hatred and bigotry. Over 12,000 ADL?supporters from across the
country shared in a night of live?music and inspiration from celebrity guests,?celebrating?
real-life?heroes in the fight against?injustice, extremism and hate.?Hosted by Debra Messing,
the event featured performances by Adam Levine, Kenny Loggins, Andra Day, Jason Isbell
and Aloe Blacc.

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REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Combating Hate

Despite millions of people staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, bigots still found a way to attack and terrorize
targeted communities in 2020. ADL responded to nearly 400 requests for assistance in eastern Pennsylvania, southern
New Jersey and Delaware. We tracked nearly 300 incidents of white supremacist propaganda in the region, more than
three times the previous year. Twenty Jewish institutions were targeted in the region with swastikas, antisemitic phrases
like "long live Hitler" and other hateful abuse, including three synagogues in seventeen days over the summer. We assisted
hundreds of people who experienced harassment, vandalism and assault, and worked with law enforcement, schools,
elected officials, internet companies and many other stakeholders to combat hate in the region.

Kesher Israel synagogue in Harrisburg was the
victim of swastika vandalism in August.

A swastika was drawn in the earth in front of a
public elementary school in southeastern
Pennsylvania.

Law Enforcement

For the leading nonprofit organization working with law enforcement to combat extremism, 2020 was a uniquely busy
year. In the midst of a vast and rapidly-evolving threat landscape, ADL trained hundreds of local, state and federal law
enforcement professionals on the latest developments in extremism, from anti-Asian American Pacific Islander hate
crimes to Zoombombing to election-related extremism and much more. We provided investigative assistance to law
enforcement on over 100 extremism-related cases in the region in 2020 - more than three times the previous year. In the
wake of the murder of George Floyd, we shared anti-bias training, resources and recommendations with agencies in the
region. As the threat of extremist violence rises, ADL is ensuring that law enforcement is equipped to protect and serve
the most vulnerable members of the community.

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Our Time, Our Vote

In August 2020, a new partnership formed between the ADL and the
Urban League. The goal of this partnership is to build stronger relations
between the African American and American Jewish communities to
advocate around issues of mutual concern.

Voting became the rallying issue, and young leaders took charge of this
important issue. As a result, the Our Time, Our Vote PHL initiative was
born. Lay leaders from both organizations worked tirelessly to educate
and mobilize voters about issues pertaining to voting in Pennsylvania.
By Election Day, 'Our Time, Our Vote PHL' successfully registered over
30,000 new voters in Pennsylvania, secured the Philadelphia 76ers as a
community partner and published multiple Op-Eds in major news
sources.

The partnership continues as both groups continue to work on issues
concerning voting rights.

Andrea Custis, President & CEO of Urban League
Philadelphia, Marc Morial, President & CEO of the
National Urban League and Shira Goodman,
Regional Director, ADL Philadelphia

ADL Education in a Virtual World

720 STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS participated in
workshops that provided tools to challenge bias and bigotry.

245 CORPORATE PARTNER AGAINST HATE EMPLOYEES participated in
anti-bias workshops.

240 LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS participated in Managing
Implicit Bias workshops.

180 MIDDLE, HIGH AND COLLEGE STUDENTS were trained to become
ambassadors against antisemitism through ADL?s Words to ActionTM
program.

141 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS were designated as
No Place for Hate®, impacting over 275,000 students.

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No Place for Hate

ADL?s No Place for Hate initiative is a school climate improvement framework that provides Pre-K? 12 schools with an
organizing framework for combating bias, bullying and hatred, leading to long-term solutions for creating and maintaining
a positive and equitable climate.

No Place for Hate schools receive their designation in the following ways:
- Building inclusive and safe communities in which respect and equity are the goals and where all students can
thrive;
- Empowering students, faculty, administration and family members to take a stand against bias and bullying by
incorporating new and existing programs under one powerful message;
- Sending a clear, unified message that all students have a place where they belong.

Spring Essay Contest

221 STUDENTS FROM NO PLACE FOR HATE SCHOOLS throughout PA and NJ participated in ADL?s Annual Spring Essay
Contest, sponsored by TD Bank.

Students in grades 5-6 were asked to respond to the prompt: Think about a time when you, or someone else, was
excluded or treated badly because of race, religion, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, physical ability or some other
reason. Discuss how that made you feel and what you could have done to resolve the situation.

Students in grades 7-8 were asked to respond to the prompt: Social media is a powerful platform that can quickly spread
both positive and negative messages. In some instances, it can be used to celebrate diversity and in others, it can be used
to promote hate and bullying. Describe a time when you experienced social media being used in either of these ways and
how it made you feel.

The winners were honored at a Virtual Awards Ceremony with TD Bank and ADL Board Members in attendance.

Read for Respect

On March 6th, ADL Board and Associate Board members, GLI
members, volunteers and staff participated in Read for Respect at The
Gesu School in Philadelphia. ADL members read Sulwe to PreK and
Kindergarten classrooms, The Day You Begin to classrooms in grades
1? 2 and Lillian?s Right to Vote to classrooms in grades 3? 4. The stories
were followed by short discussions and an art project touching on
celebrating diversity and being an ally.

Jessica Chane Education Co-Chair of the Associate
Board reading during' "Read for Respect"

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Annual Youth Leadership Conference

Over 500 students and educators from 61 schools in the region attended ADL?s Virtual 14th Annual Youth Leadership
Conference, Experiencing Racism in Our Communities: Four Perspectives, on December 8th. Due to COVID, the conference
was reimagined in an online format, which featured a panel discussion about racism in our communities with Andrea
Custis, President & CEO of The Urban League Philadelphia; Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania State Representative; Scott
Charles, Trauma Outreach Coordinator at Temple University Hospital; and Kayla Webster, college student and former ADL
Peer Trainer from Washington Township High School. Educators were provided with ADL resources and lesson plans to
continue these courageous conversations back at school with their students.

Scott Charles, Trauma Outreach
Coordinator at Temple University
Hospital

Kayla Webster, college student
and former ADL Peer Trainer
from Washington Township
High School

Andrea Custis, President & CEO
of The Urban League
Philadelphia

Malcolm Kenyatta,
Pennsylvania State
Representative

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Advocacy & Outreach

With the increase in coronavirus cases came an increase in reported hate crimes and racist acts against Chinese
Americans, or those perceived to be Chinese American. In the Philadelphia Region there were incidents where people have
been yelled at, spit on and physically assaulted.

ADL Philadelphia partnered with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) and Philadelphia Chinatown
Development Corporation (PCDC) to create resources for the Asian American Pacific Islander community (AAPI). These
resources included a one pager on responding to hate which was translated into Mandarin; creation of an Op-Ed entitled
"Yao Ming is Chinese. The corona virus is not."; publication of a Statement Regarding Anti-Asian Racism Associated with
Coronavirus, which was signed by over 50 community and faith-based institutions; and letters to legislators regarding
hate spurred by coronavirus including resources and recommendations. Additionally, we partnered in creating two
webinars with the PA Attorney General?s office (one of which was a CLE), and we participated in local community
?Town-Hall?programs sponsored by PCDC.

This comprehensive approach was only possible because of emphasis the Philadelphia Region places on outreach and
relationship building, especially in our advocacy efforts. We continue to expand the Coalition Against Hate, a diverse
group of partners working to amend Pennsylvania's hate crimes laws to ensure they protect all Pennsylvanians; we bring
community groups together to stand up against hate, as we did when the LGBTQ Center of Reading found white
supremacist literature left on its doorstep; and we work to educate our supporters about being strong allies and
supporters to our friends, neighbors and colleagues who are fighting for justice.

Black- Jewish Alliance

The Black-Jewish Alliance of the ADL continues to galvanize Black and
Jewish communities to fight racism, antisemitism and all forms of hate.

We had big plans this year for our Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers
series. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, that program has been postponed
until we can meet in person. The Black-Jewish Alliance quickly pivoted to
the virtual world, offering a virtual version of Sharing Our Stories, Sharing
Ourselves; writing Letters to the Editor, Op-Eds, and posting on social
media on current events and issues; and partnering on programs with the
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia, and JCRC. In addition, we have sponsored a series of
educational webinars. Due to significant community interest, we have
begun to create tools to share best practices and lessons learned with
community members and groups, so they can build bonds and strengthen
relationships.

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Civil Rights Mission to the South

The Philadelphia Civil Rights Mission was a partnership program with ADL, AJC, and JCRC. The Mission was co-chaired
by ADL Regional Board Chair, Ed Blumenthal.

We experienced Sunday service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; heard the story of Leo Frank, who was falsely
convicted of murder and lynched in 1915 and whose lynching was a pivotal moment for ADL; we met and walked with a
participant in the infamous 1965 "Bloody Sunday" voting rights march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge; visited The
National Memorial for Peace & Justice, the first national memorial for victims of lynching; and so much more.

We learned firsthand, from people who were there, about the historic struggles, how institutionalized racism is still
impacting society today, and what we can do about it.

Plaque at the entrance to The National Memorial
for Peace and Justice.

Billy Planer, Etgar 36, Leslie and Richard Seitchick,
Lisa Finkelstein, Robin Burstein, Jane Cutler
Greenspan, Ed Blumenthal, Leslye Abrutyn and Robin
Altschuler pose with Bishop Calvin Woods, a Civil
Rights worker in Birmingham in the 1950?s& 1960?s.

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Signature Synagogue Program

In 2020 we launched ADL?s Signature Synagogue Program in the Philadelphia Region. This partnership program ignites
congregation-wide commitment to challenging antisemitism and hate through community education and engagement.

Benefits of becoming an ADL Signature Synagogues include an ADL Synagogue Ambassador to serve as a liaison to ADL,
one free presentation by an ADL speaker in the region, a Words to Action (WTA) workshop for students and families,
access to exclusive ADL Signature Synagogue webinars, and more.

We are grateful for the partnership of our 2020 inaugural Signature Synagogues:

Congregation Beth Emeth Kesher Zion

Congregation Beth Or Oheb Sholom

Congregation Brothers of Israel Ohev Shalom of Bucks County

Congregation Or Ami Temple Beth Sholom

Har Zion Temple Tiferet Beth Israel

Fighting Hate From Home Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
Congresswoman Susan Wild
Regional Webinars

In addition to the Fighting Hate From Home series offered by ADL,
the Philadelphia Region realized that on a local level, we also needed
to pull together to stand up against antisemitism and extremism by
uniting and informing our community on local issues. Some of the
topics in this powerful series included:

- Real Talk, Real Action: How White People Can Challenge
Racism

- COVID-19's Threat to Marginalized Communities
- Berks County Town Hall Against Hate
- A Conversation with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and

Congresswoman Susan Wild about rising antisemitism,
racism and extremism, and their work on the bipartisan Task
Force on Combating Antisemitism
- Fighting Hate and Bias during Coronavirus
- Shared Legacies

These webinars will continue into 2021. Stay tuned.

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The Good Fight

On January 9, 2020, ADL marked its 75th anniversary of fighting hate in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and
Delaware at its annual event, ?The Good Fight.?Over 350 corporate executives, community leaders and elected officials
attended the event to celebrate ADL?s many years working to challenge bigotry and bias in the region.

?The Good Fight?featured an impressive lineup of speakers and accolades. 6abc Action News Anchor Sharrie Williams
served as Master of Ceremonies and looked back in history to highlight significant ADL milestones in the region. ADL?s
Senior Vice President for Programs George Selim then turned to the future, presenting a keynote address about ADL?s
cutting-edge work in the fight against hate. The event also honored outgoing Regional Director Nancy K. Baron-Baer for
her nearly two decades at ADL, and introduced Shira J. Goodman as ADL Philadelphia?s new Regional Director.

Outgoing ADL Regional Director Nancy K. Baron-Baer stated:

?For the last 75 years, ADL has led the fight against hate in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. We
are extremely proud of our accomplishments. We train more law enforcement on extremism, terrorism, hate crimes and
implicit bias than any other organization. We teach hundreds of thousands of students each year to stand up to hate. We
fight for civil rights for all - in the halls of power and in our communities. We have saved lives right here in our region, and
we are honored to uphold ADL?s reputation as ?the conscience of America.?

Our work is not yet done. Hate is on the march, and we need our allies and supporters to join us in pushing it back. In
these turbulent times, we take heart in knowing that there are leaders and community members who fight alongside us
every day. We at ADL ?Fight the Good Fight?against hate, and with the support of people of good conscience, we will win.?

Regional Board Chair Ed Blumenthal and Former
ADL Philadelphia Regional Director Nancy K.
Baron-Baer

6ABCAction News Anchor Sharrie Williams served
as MCat The Good Fight

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FRONTLINE PA Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine,
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Recipient of The Courage Award

ADL?s 2020 IN CONCERT AGAINST

HATE

ADL?s 2020 In Concert Against Hate was broadcast to thousands of
viewers across the world and raised millions of dollars to support the
work of ADL.

At a special ADL Philadelphia-Cleveland virtual ceremony prior to the
Concert, we were honored to present PA Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel
Levine with the inaugural ADL Courage Award. She spoke eloquently of
the challenges of public service and the need to stand up to bullies and
bigots. Governor Wolf shared a tribute that was moving and meaningful
to Secretary Levine, and we were grateful to KYW?s Cherri Gregg for
hosting the evening.

ADL?s WALK AGAINST HATE ®

Each year, in cities across the country, thousands of people of all backgrounds and beliefs march arm in arm toward a
more welcoming and respectful future. With each step, kids and parents, business leaders, and community members
demonstrated our support for equality and inclusion. In a time when prejudice and injustice are all too prevalent, the Walk
Against Hate is an inspiring opportunity to celebrate diversity and challenge hate.

The Walk Against Hate began in 2010 at ADL Philadelphia. For the first time this year, the Walk Against Hate was held
virtually on October 18th. Nationally, over 100,000 people participated, and nearly one million dollars was raised!
For more information, go to www.WalkAgainstHate.org.

Team Flaster/Greenberg raising ADLPhiladelphia Board Chair
awareness through the Walk Ed Blumenthal, raising money
Against Hate for the Walk Against Hate by
bicycling on his ?Tour de
Roof?

Mexican Consulate Walking The Conner Family Walking
Against Hate through Center City Against Hate. From left to right:
Philadelphia Jack Conner and Piper, Kate
Conner, Mike Conner.

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Thank you to our generous supporters for fighting hate for good with us.

Visionary Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Robin and Steven Altschuler The Schneider Family
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
The Crimson Lion / Lavine Family Foundation
Jane and Joe Goldblum

Champion

Comcast NBCUniversal
Firstrust Bank & The Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Foundation

Guardian Independence Blue Cross
Esther and Marc Kaplin
Almo Corporation Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation
Anonymous Judith Meyer
FS Investments Nina and S.A. Ibrahim Family Foundation
Farber Family Foundation Marcia and Ron Rubin
Susan and Moses Feldman Bruce Sacks
The Harriette Steelman and Charles L. Tabas Foundation
Hess Foundation

Def ender Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Foundation
TD Bank
Barbara and Ted Aronson University of Pennsylvania
Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller
Susan Katz Hoffman and Edward Hoffman

Advocat e Cozen O'Connor Peggy and Alan Kligerman
Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP Liebman Family
Susanna Lachs Adler and Dean Adler Einstein Healthcare Network Newell Devalpine Foundation
James Aresty Barbara and Michael Fishbein PECO, An Exelon Company
Debbie and William Becker Julie and Alan Gubernick PNC Bank
Blank Rome LLP Henry and Helen Bienenfeld Foundation Satell Institute
Alissa and Ed Blumenthal Jeff Horowitz The Snider Foundation
Campus Apartments Jay Horrow Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
Carole Landis Foundation Howard Fischer Associates UPS
The Charles & Lynn Kramer Family Foundation,
Inc.
Comisky Family Foundation

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Thank you to our generous supporters for fighting hate for good with us.

Ambassador Honorable Jane Cutler Greenspan Joan Parker
Amy D. Gross Sandi and Max Paul
Ardmore Toyota Michael Hagan Philadelphia Phillies
The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation, Inc. Hannah S. and Samuel A. Cohn Memorial Donna and Stuart Platt
Robert Beitman Foundation Debra Poul and Leonard Goldberger
Berny Brownstein The Honickman Foundation Lila Roomberg
Beth and David Buckman Inerfeld Family Foundation Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Walter D'Alessio Julian A. and Lois G. Brodsky Foundation Julie and Jordan Savitch
Deloitte, LLP Jeffrey Kahn Gail and Howard Schaevitz
Drexel University David Katz Lesley and Richard Seitchik
Equitable Foundation Berton Korman* Douglas Simon
Jaimie and David Field Liane and Lloyd Levenson St. Clair CPA Solutions
Marjorie Fiterman Gary Levinson Gail and Doug Stanger
Jeremy Fogel Liberty Property Trust University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Laurie and Jeff Franz Louis N. Cassett Foundation WSFS Bank
Gabriel Investments James Marks William and Adonna S. Kaplan Endowment
Valerie and David Gladfelter Sara and Jay Minkoff Fund
Goldman Sachs Myer H. Goldman Foundation David Zlotowski
Marji and Andrew Goldman Nancy D. Garber Memorial Endowment Fund
Shira Goodman and Alan Woronoff
Susan Gordesky

Ally Blecker Family Foundation Richard Cohen Stuart Drobny
Ruth and Jeffrey Dubb
Ophir Agassi Arthur Block Toni Collis EisnerAmper
Brett Altman Beverly Emanuel
Lisa and Stan Altman B'nai B'rith Charities Foundation of Hope Comisky and Jeff Braff Austin Faberman
Ruben Amaro, Jr. Allentown Paula and Adam Fein
Kathy and Saul Axelrod Karen Conn and Jason Belmont Scott Feinman
Carol Baker and Mark Stein George W. Bodenger Conn Elizabeth Fineman
Ballard Spahr Andrews and Lisa Finkelstein
Ingersoll, LLP Justin Brown The Conston Foundation Flaster Greenberg, PC
Nancy Baron-Baer and Stephen Michael Fox
Baer Brownold Family Fund Lilly Cowan The Franklin Institute
Deah Bartlette
Karen and Glenn Berger Giuliana and Eugenio Calabi Diane Siegel Danoff and Theodore
Sarah and Daniel Bernstein Danoff
Edna Chaikin
Michael Danowitz
Chamber of Commerce for
Greater Philadelphia David & Fela Shapell Family
Foundation
The Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia Emily Denisco

Citizens Bank Tracey Diamond

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Thank you to our generous supporters for fighting hate for good with us.

Ally (continued) Susan and Leonard Klehr Judi and Howard Peltzman Claire and Seth Shubik-Richards
Rena and Josh Kopelman Barbara and Michael Perilstein The Shusterman Foundation
Monica Fread and Bruce Hirsch Jonathan Korman Jane Foster and Adam Pessin Sidewater Family Foundation
Marian and Barry Genkin Heather and Mark Kramer Philadelphia Eagles Ann and Larry Spector
Irving Gerber Susan and Samuel Krantz Cecelia Platnick Bonnie Squires
Glenmede Trust Company Hermie and Norman Kranzdorf Jaime Pludo Tema Steele
Glick Family Fund Darcy Walker Krause and Rachel and Moshe Porat Michael Stein
Nina Joy Goldweit and Richard Jonathan Krause Lysa and Michael Puma Felicia and Colin Stern
Scott Goldweit Stelios Lambros Jason Reisman Marjorie and Hal Stern
Jill and Jerald Goodman Scott Landsberg Sarah E. Ricks Blane Stoddart
Thomas Gravina Joan and Donald LaVan Alan Ritterband Suzanne and Norman Cohn
Dale Grayson and John Joseph Shelley and David Lerman Rivers Casino Family Fund
Dania and Eric Green Hallie and Jason Levine The Robert Wood Johnson Scott Tarte
Mignon and Jim Groch Matthew Liebman Foundation Deborah Thompson
Howard Grossman Arlene and S. Gerald Litvin Maxine and Jay Rosenthal Ilene Chester and Frank Tobin
Shelley and Steven Harris Jerome Lombard Harry Roth The Tony and Kyra Rogers
Jeffrey Harrow P. Alan Loss Gregory Rubin Foundation
Harry T. & Shirley W. Dozor Steven Ludwig Holly and Bruce Rudoy Benjamin Wanger
Foundation Seth Mackler Ruth & Earl Scott Charitable Trust Weinstein Kasdin Family
Florence Haut and Jeff Antonoff The Manny & Ruthy Cohen Ezra Sacks Eric Weiss
Margaret Henry Foundation Samuel Tabas Family Foundation Frederick Weitzman
Herbert and Lillian Heilpern Lorina Marshall-Blake Nora and Armand Saragovi Marsha Wender-Timmerman
Family Foundation Rabbi Gregory Marx The Saramar Charitable Fund Beatrice and Richard Wernick
Susan Heyman Mattleman Family Foundation Sherrie Savett A. Charles Winkelman
Alan Hoffman Steve Mendelsohn Steven Savran Ann and Neil Witkes
Adrienne Hollander The Milton and Ida Newman Nancy and Ted Schaer Denise Wolf
Holy Redeemer Health System Foundation Shoshana Schiller Max Yaffe
David Horowitz Brandon Morrison Clifford Schlesinger
Adam Isenberg Richard Newman Sarah Schlossberg *Deceased
Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Norman and Marian Wolgin Todd Schoenhaus
Valley Family Foundation Rachel and Adam Schupack
The Kaplan Family Foundation Marilyn and Jeffrey Nyman Karen and Robert Schwartz
Amy and Bernard Kaplan Charles O'Donnell Jay Seid
Mitchell Kaplan Paul O'Hagan Frank Seidman
Courtney and Andy Kaplin Ryan Oswald Deborah Shore
Aaron Kaufman Joel Passer
Margot and Robert Keith Paul and Emily Singer Family
Dawn Kerner Foundation
Adam Klazmer

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FRONTLINE
About ADL FRONTLINE

We are proud to have you as a supporter of ADL Frontline - a group of ADL?s most dedicated supporters in the fight against
antisemitism and hate.
As an ADL Frontline member, you are having a direct impact on the success of our mission. You will receive exclusive
benefits like this report, invitations to regional and national ADL events, insider briefings from ADL experts and partners,
personal attention, and other benefits.
Through your continuous support, you have shown just how deep your commitment to fighting hate for good is. Thank you
for taking that commitment to the next level and joining us on the front lines.

About ADL

ADL is a leading anti-hate organization that was founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and
bigotry. Today, ADL is the first call when acts of antisemitism occur and continues to fight all forms of hate. A global
leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education and fighting hate online, ADL?s ultimate goal is a world in
which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.

For more information about our work or ADL Frontline, please contact [email protected].

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