Jonathan Greenblatt

Jonathan Greenblatt on the ADL's role, criticism, and combating Jew hatred

Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO, discusses rising antisemitism, the ADL’s role in protecting Jewish communities, and the impact of October 7 in a candid conversation.

Jonathan Greenblatt attends the TIME100 gala, celebrating the magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, in New York City, U.S., April 24, 2025.
TEXT MESSAGES between the arson suspect Stephen Spencer Pittman and his father during the attack on Jan. 10, 2025.

Man charged with setting fire to Mississippi synagogue targeted it due to its ‘Jewish ties’

Gal Gadot receives the International Leadership award from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt at ADL Never Is Now at Javits Center on March 04, 2025 in New York City.

The ADL’s Never is Now conference, a pivotal moment in fighting antisemitism - opinion

Gal Gadot receives the International Leadership award from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt at ADL Never Is Now at Javits Center on March 04, 2025 in New York City.

'My name is Gal, and I'm Jewish': Gal Gadot speaks on Jewish pride, fighting antisemitism


ADL CEO says fears staff safety after Netanyahu throws Musk antisemitism softball

Earlier this month, X owner Elon Musk threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for billions of dollars.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen speaking with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, on September 18, 2023.

ADL teams up with Jewish frat AEPi on initiative to tackle antisemitism on college campuses

The new initiative will include the creation of something called the Antisemitism Response Center during AEPi’s international convention in New Orleans over the weekend.

 ANTI-DEFAMATION League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during an ADL summit in New York City in November. He has criticized The New York Times for its depiction of the ultra-Orthodox.

ADL CEO: The British Green Party is looking like the next hub of antisemitism in British politics

Polanski, who grew up in northern England and is currently a member of the London Assembly, is the first Jewish deputy leader of the Green Party.

 ANTI-DEFAMATION League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during an ADL summit in New York City in November. He has criticized The New York Times for its depiction of the ultra-Orthodox.

New US strategy to fight antisemitism ‘historic,’ says ADL chief

Although the plan isn't perfect, it presents a blueprint largely shaped by the ADL, according to Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL.

 Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post 2023 Annual Conference in New York, June 5, 2023

ADL data shows antisemitism is deeply entrenched in Europe. Here’s what needs to happen now

Belief in antisemitic stereotypes can be countered through education about the Jewish people, the history of the local Jewish community and antisemitism.

 JONATHAN GREENBLATT

New York Mayor Adams praises yeshiva education, pushes back on criticism

In a speech the New York City mayor suggested that the city’s public schools were failing students and should follow the yeshivas’ example. 

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a rally at City Hall the day before the election in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 1, 2021.

A congressional Nakba Day debacle - editorial

We applaud the lawmakers, both Democratic and Republican, who have spoken out against Wednesday’s event and hope their voices win out in the end.

 US Rep Rashida Tlaib and Democratic 2020 US presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders exit the stage following a campaign rally for Sanders in Detroit, Michigan, US October 27, 2019

In speech, ADL chief focuses on anti-Zionists and threats to Orthodox while avoiding Trump

Greenblatt’s speech touched almost exclusively on themes that have troubled Jewish conservatives. Absent from his speech was any mention of Trump.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, November 10, 2022.

ADL chief defends partnership with undemocratic UAE

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that he recognized that working with the UAE could be complicated.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York, US, November 10, 2022.

Antisemitism inspired by Ye became physical, dangerous – new ADL report

The ADL tracked references to 'Ye is Right' in instances of on-the-ground antisemitic vandalism and harassment across the US.

 Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)