ADL, Hispanic Christian leaders join forces to combat antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League and the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference have expanded their partnership to combat antisemitism. The initiative includes new advocacy for Safe Worship legislation, a bilingual Sunday school curriculum, and efforts to foster connections between churches and synagogues.
Why it matters
This collaboration represents a significant interfaith effort to address rising hate crimes and antisemitism through grassroots community building and legislative advocacy.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt announced at the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) annual summit in Washington, DC, on Tuesday an expanded partnership with NHCLC to fight antisemitism, including advocacy for Safe Worship legislation, a bilingual Sunday school curriculum, and new Church-synagogue connections.Addressing the gathering at the Museum of the Bible, Greenblatt opened his remarks by expressing deep gratitude to the conference leadership and organizers for convening the summit.He then turned his focus to Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, the president of the NHCLC, recalling their first meeting and reflecting on the bond they had formed. “Pastor Sam, we met as strangers, and today I think of you like a brother,” Greenblatt said.Congratulations to @NHCLC on 25 years. Pastor Sam, we met as strangers; today I think of you like a brother.
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