Andrew Goretsky

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I have spoken with Rabbi Witkovsky and have let him know that @ADLPhiladelphia stands with his congregation. Antisemitism and vandalism of a house of worship is despicable.

Yesterday, January 24th, marked a significant milestone in my journey - two years as the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League's @ADL Philadelphia Office @ADLPhiladelphia . Reflecting on this journey, I am reminded of what brought me here and my passion for our integrated mission: fighting the defamation of the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all.

My personal experiences with antisemitism have impacted my desire to create a place of belonging throughout my career for people of every identity group. However, it was the chilling Tree of Life Massacre that instilled a tangible fear for safety in me and heightened my concerns about the rise of antisemitism and extremism in our society. Stepping into my role at ADL just a week after the hostage crisis at the synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, was a profound and defining moment.

People often ask me how I can persist in this role amid so much hate and darkness. My answer is simple: This job allows me to witness the incredible surge of support and solidarity that arises in response to hate. Whether it's antisemitism, racism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian, anti-LGBTQ, or any form of hatred, I see more people standing against these injustices than for them. The people standing against these injustices are not the people who make it into the media or our social media streams. It’s a powerful reminder that humanity prevails, even in disagreement. Our challenge is to galvanize this collective voice against hate.

I take immense pride in the impactful work of ADL, particularly in combating hate, misinformation, and disinformation online – a field closely aligned with my dissertation research on student engagement and mobile technology. The efforts of our Center on Extremism in protecting our community from violent extremists are exemplary and a source of great pride.

As I embark on another year with ADL, I am filled with hope and determination. We have much work to do, but I am confident that together, we can make a significant impact. Let’s continue to encourage involvement, spread awareness, and fight back against hate in all its forms.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Here's to more years of combatting hate and extremism!
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