ADL, @jfederations, @AJCGlobal, @Conf_of_Pres and @PrizmahCJDS are appalled that a planned professional development trip by Jewish early childhood educators to Reggio Children in Italy was met with political litmus tests and antisemitic rhetoric. This incident reflects a troubling pattern of isolating Jews and Jewish institutions and making their participation in civic spaces contingent on renouncing ties to Israel, the world's sole Jewish state. Bringing this into early childhood education is particularly disturbing. We call on Reggio Children to issue an unambiguous public apology acknowledging the antisemitism these educators faced and take concrete steps to ensure all educators are welcomed, respected and treated equally. A commitment to justice for all children must include Israeli and Jewish children. Read our full statement: adl.org/resources/press-rele…

We are horrified by the attempted mass shooting targeting Hindu Americans at an Aurora temple. We are grateful that @CongressmanRaja, his family and the entire community are safe. Houses of worship across faiths have become targets of hate and extremism. This attack underscores why Congress must increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, so at-risk communities have the resources they need to protect themselves.