LOS ANGELES - Today, LA Civil Rights joined a forum featuring Mayor Eric Garcetti, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and others titled "Fighting Antisemitism Together" hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and ADL Southern California.
The forum covered recent hate incidents in Los Angeles and the rise in Antisemitism around the world. Concrete actions by government and community, including LA Civil Rights' anti-hate work, were covered, as well as the solidarity-building and violence prevention work needed to foster a safer and more inclusive Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and home to a historic Jewish community. LA Civil Rights is proud to stand with the Jewish community in creating an LA for All.
Speakers included:
- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
- ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt
- Federation COO and Community Security Initiative Expert Ivan Wolkind
- Temple Israel of Hollywood Senior Rabbi Mari Chernow
- LA Civil Rights Director of Policy & Discrimination Enforcement Joumana Silyan-Saba
- Local government officials and law enforcement
Click the button below to watch a recording of the panel discussion.