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Latest Cyberwell Research Highlights Surge In Online Antisemitism Jewish Connection News Sep 18, 2025 Ahead Of World Democracy Day, CyberWell — A NonProfit Dedicated To Monitoring And Combating Online Antisemitism, And A Trusted Flagger For Meta (Facebook, Instagram, And Threads) And TikTok — Has Published A New Report Revealing A Sharp Rise In Election-Related Antisemitic Content. It Revealed That Enforcement Efforts Tagged During Recent National Election Cycles In The United Kingdom, United States, Canada And Australia. This Surge Comes On The Heels Of A Wider Global Trend Among Democratic Countries Toward Authoritarian Tendencies (Pew Research Center, 2024), Intensifying The Stakes For Both Civic Integrity And The Spread Of Targeted Hate During Elections. Examining election-related content between 2023 and 2025, the report found that antisemitic narratives accusing Jewish communities of political manipulation or control repeatedly surfaced and were amplified online. These narratives, which align with the second example in the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, were often tied to conspiracies alleging Jews exert disproportionate, secretive influence over electoral processes and governance. Such rhetoric has, throughout history and arguably today, incited violence against the Jewish community while undermining public trust in democratic institutions and governments. Despite clear prohibitions against hate speech by most major platforms, CyberWell’s research found a notable decline in enforcement during election periods. X (formerly Twitter) hosted the highest volume of election-related antisemitic content while removing the least amount of content, despite regular reporting by CyberWell. This reflects its broadly permissive stance toward extreme election-related material, including misinformation, hyper-partisan narratives, and hate speech. Conversely, YouTube recorded the lowest incidence of antisemitic election content, likely due to its explicit policy prohibiting election-related hate speech against protected groups. Meta and TikTok showed enforcement rates consistent with average removal rates against antisemitic content at 40%, after violations were flagged through trusted reporting channels by CyberWell. TikTok, like YouTube, had a significantly smaller sample size, suggesting either lower prevalence of antisemitic election-related content or more effective proactive moderation. Across all platforms, the predominant form of antisemitism linked to elections centered on long-standing conspiracies about undue Jewish influence in government. Posts falsely accusing Jews or "Zionists" of covertly controlling governments, financing candidates, or rigging elections appeared consistently in every country surveyed. “While social media companies are dedicating sporadic and reactive resources to detect election misinformation, they continue to underestimate the extent to which hate speech, especially classical antisemitism, is gaining traction during politically sensitive times,” said CyberWell Founder and CEO Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor. “Our report illustrates that narratives blaming Jews for societal and political failures often surge during elections, yet enforcement remains below average.” “We continue to provide data and enforcement-based insights to develop the tools to effectively identify and address anti-Jewish posts at scale and effectively,” added Cohen Montemayor. “Stereotypical and conspiratorial claims about Jewish control over politics have fueled violence and mass scapegoating against Jewish communities in free countries in the past, before they turned fascist. Today, the same narrative is gaining increasing traction in the online universe, primarily on social media. Taking care to enforce digital policies against hate speech at scale during election time is a crucial part of ensuring safe elections and preventing additional erosion of trust in our democratic institutions.” CyberWell’s report also offered clear recommendations to social media platforms on more effective enforcement of their own policies. It urged them to refine their election-related hate speech enforcement policies—not just focus on election-related misinformation. The report also called for improved moderator training to better distinguish between legitimate political discourse and targeted attacks on protected groups. CyberWell also called for improved detection technologies capable of identifying visual cues, coded language and emojis which typically accompany antisemitic content. CyberWell’s World Democracy Day Elections Report is available here: https://cyberwell.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Antisemitism-Online-Amid-National-Elections-Report.pdf About Cyberwell CyberWell is an independent, internationally focused, tech-rooted nonprofit combating the spread of antisemitism online. Its AI-technologies monitor social media in English and Arabic for posts that promulgate antisemitism, Holocaust denial and promote violence against Jews based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Its analysts review and report this content to platform moderators while indexing all verified posts in the first-ever open database of antisemitic social media posts – democratically cataloging it for transparency at app.cyberwell.org . Through partnerships, education and real-time alerts, CyberWell is holding social media platforms and their moderators accountable, promoting proactive steps against online Jew-hate. 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Light The World In Teal - Sites Around The World Will Spotlight An International Health Issue Jewish Connection News Aug 15, 2025 The Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America (AFA) Is Inviting Sites All Over The World – From Buildings, Bridges, And Stadiums To City Halls And Homes – To Sign Up For Its Global “Light The World In Teal” Alzheimer’s Awareness Initiative. Sites across the globe will be lighting up in teal—AFA’s Alzheimer’s awareness color—on Monday, November 3rd as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to spotlight the issue of Alzheimer’s Disease and show support for all those affected by it. “Whether it’s a skyscraper or a single-family home, every structure that signs up for this program helps to raise Alzheimer’s awareness, show support, and spark conversations about a growing, global public health crisis that currently affects 55 million people worldwide,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. “We’re grateful to each site that has signed up thus far, and encourage those who haven’t to do so, and help make the teal Alzheimer’s awareness spotlight as bright as possible.” No registration fees are required to participate in the program. More than 1,300 sites in all 50 U.S. states and 16 other countries/territories have already signed up to participate in this year’s program. A current list of all participating structures can be found at: https://lighttheworldinteal.com/light-a-building-teal/ Sites interested in participating in AFA’s annual Light the World in Teal Alzheimer’s awareness program on Monday, November 3rd can sign up by visiting: www.lighttheworldinteal.com - Or contacting AFA at: 1 (866) 232-8484. About Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is a Non-Profit Organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias nationwide and to fund research for better treatment and a cure. Its services include a National Toll-Free Helpline: 1 (866) 232-8484 staffed entirely by licensed social workers, caregiver support groups, educational programs and publications for caregivers, dementia-care training for healthcare professionals, the National Memory Screening Program, and more. For more information about AFA, call: 1 (866) 232-8484. Visit: www.alzfdn.org - Or connect with us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or LinkedIn. AFA holds Charity Navigator’s top 4-star rating. Previous Next

South Florida Community Invited To Participate In “The Overlap” – A Series Of 2026 Events To Strengthen Cross-Cultural Understanding Jewish Connection News Dec 18, 2025 The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) Invites The South Florida Community To Take Part In The Overlap, A Fun, Dynamic, Community-Building Initiative Entering Its Second Year After Its Successful Launch Last Year. Designed To Bring People Together Across Lines Of Culture, Faith And Identity, The Overlap Uses The Arts, Open Dialogue, Shared Learning And Interfaith Experiences To Bridge Communities And Build Empathy For One Another. The Upcoming Season Will Introduce Expanded Community Programming, New Collaborative Partners, And More Opportunities For Engagement Throughout South Florida’s Diverse Communities. This program is generously funded by the Sam Berman Charitable Foundation and presented in collaboration with the David Posnack JCC’s George Gottlieb Institute and the Jewish Federation of Broward County. “South Florida is very diverse, and The Overlap creates a space where people can come together, meet people they wouldn’t normally meet and have meaningful conversations across differences,” said Ali Shrago-Spechler, Director of George Gottlieb Institute. “Through programs like Overlap FC, we’re excited to see new friendships form, share fun moments, and create understanding that shows the common ground we share.” For South Florida individuals, houses of worship, schools, colleges, businesses, sports teams, and communities looking for uplifting and positive opportunities to build bridges, here’s an early look at The Overlap’s upcoming 2026 Season: • Overlap FC: An interfaith youth soccer clinic bringing together Jewish and Muslim youth to build friendship, respect and teamwork through sport and play. • Reel Change with Zach Sage Fox: A media literacy program with social media influencer and educator Zach Sage Fox, engaging local students in discussions on Holocaust awareness. • Speaking Up in Every Key: A Musical Conversation | Seth Rudetsky with Special Guests:Broadway stars lead a powerful program exploring antisemitism, discrimination and the role of the arts in speaking out. • Culinary Session with Chef Michael Twitty: A program with acclaimed culinary historian and African American Jewish voice Michael Twitty, blending cooking, storytelling and dialogue about identity, heritage and the power of food to connect communities. • LIVE2TELL with Gillian Laub: Sessions with award-winning photographer and filmmaker Gillian Laub, including student workshops on visual storytelling and a LIVE2TELL portrait project with local Holocaust survivors. • Testimony to Teach: A Survivor’s Song: An innovative education project guiding students as they transform Holocaust survivor testimony into original musical compositions in collaboration with professional musicians. • Breaking Bread: A culinary series that brings communities together through food, featuring chefs and storytellers who highlight cultural traditions and spark conversation at the table. Full details of the programming slate will be announced in the coming months, with events scheduled throughout the year. For more information, please visit: https://www.dpjcc.org/overlap . About The Overlap The Overlap is a cultural arts and community-building initiative of the David Posnack JCC. Through performances, conversations, interfaith programs, culinary events and Holocaust education, The Overlap brings people from diverse backgrounds together to bridge communities and build empathy across Broward and beyond. The program is generously funded by the Sam Berman Charitable Foundation and presented in collaboration with the David Posnack JCC’s George Gottlieb Institute, the Mania and Max Nudel Holocaust Learning Center and the Jewish Federation of Broward County. About the David Posnack JCC The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) is located in the heart of southwest Broward County. Its mission: Enriching lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational, and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship, and unity. The “J” is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values. From infant to senior year-round, the "J" is a place that offers endless possibilities for you and your family to grow. It serves all residents of the community, regardless of faith, race, age or ability. The DPJCC is a 501(c)(3) rated by Candid and Charity Navigator. From left to right: Roni Bennett - Founding Director of South Florida People of Color with Emmanuel Acho, Noa Tishby and Stephen Sussman - Professor at Barry University. Previous Next

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Hallandale "Beach Chair" Progress: A New Ordinance Is In The Works By The City By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper April 11, 2024 Share Last week I reported on an issue that has really impacted our beach residents. Our city beach is only one mile long with the supermajority abutting residential condominiums. South City Park was developed as part of our Parks Master Plan and includes, walk paths, playground area, Volleyball Court, Bocce Court, a covered multipurpose pavilion, four smaller covered picnic areas, restrooms, a concession stand and public parking. It is a gem that is used by not just our residents but visitors looking for a quiet beach. It is not commercial at all. Our beach is also unique due to how active the shoreline is. We have a beach where there are hotspots for beach erosion. This is where the ocean wave and north south currents combined with the Fort Lauderdale Port system has created adverse reactions to our beach sand. Residents who have not lived here a long time may not have seen waves breaking on the seawall at Parker Dorado, our most southern condominium. They have had no beach at some points in time. Wave actions, storms and sea level rise have continued to erode our beaches. Mother Nature is unpredictable. She can take sand away and at times redeposit it back. Over the past twenty years there have been 3 beach renourishment projects. The most recent was just completed. As I wrote last week, now that it is completed, and our beach is back, condominiums are now wanting to utilize that beach and store beach chairs and in some cases present them for their owners. This practice is not unusual. Cities along the coast often have regulations allowing storage of chairs and umbrellas. The rules vary from city to city. Counties also have varying rules. Our city has rules, but they do not allow storage or commercial use of the beach without written approval. In light of this our condominium owners have requested the ability to have chairs and storage. Over the past week I have researched these varying rules and submitted my suggestion to the commission on Monday the 8th for discussion at our regular meeting. Below are the suggestions. I will report next week and update that hopefully will include notice of the first reading of the ordinance. Beach Furniture Operators that are party to a contract with an association representing property that directly abuts the public beach may obtain a permit to provide beach chairs on an on-demand basis to the frontage. Operators may only provide setup, storage and/or other beach furniture services to residents or guests of the building only. This ordinance does not guarantee the ability to store chairs. Permits may be issued and removed based on the shoreline conditions. The City Manager or his designee will approve designated storage areas depending on safety, availability, and shoreline conditions to be included in a beach furniture operation agreement. No beach furniture within 12 feet of a lifeguard tower. No beach furniture shall block access to the beach for safety personnel and their vehicles. No storage boxes or similar type structures are allowed on the beach unless specifically part of a planned area and permitted. Beach chairs that are stored overnight must be covered and secured to protect sea turtles from crawling underneath the chairs. Beach chairs shall be secured or tied to the ground. No storage of chairs permitted on dunes. Requests to relocate beach furniture shall be complied with immediately. Failure to remove chairs will be considered a violation of the permit and revocation. City to remove chairs and items in violation of Code or not relocated in accordance with a written request from the City. The cost of removal and storage of chairs and other equipment will be the responsibility of the condominium. The maximum number of chairs that may be stored will be less than 10% of the number of units, or a specific number to be determined by the city manager or his designee to provide safe enjoyable access to the beach. Operators will be allowed to pre-set up to a certain percent of their overall chair count. Additional chairs may be placed on an as needed basis dependent upon an agreed operations plan agreement. All Condominium/Vendors that provide beach chairs shall be required to provide approved trash receptacle and disposal of such trash at their own costs. Removal of and use of city receptacles is prohibited. All beach chair operators shall clean up their respective areas throughout the day and hand rake and clean the area at the end of the day. I have attempted to include all concerns and ideas that have been presented to me. This is a work in process and the commission must agree by a majority vote. We set the policies of the city, and our City Manager is in charge of day-to-day operations. The ordinance also will not prevent our city from providing chairs or from contracting with services at our parks. As always feel free to contact me anytime with your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City better! I can be reached at: jcooper@cohb.org . Or: joycooper@aol.com . Or Facebook Mayor Joy Cooper. You can always call my Office number at: (954) 457-1318. Or Call/Text me at: (954) 632-5700. Working for you! Always have! Always will! < Previous News Next News >

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