Reported antisemitism on rise in RI incidents in 2022

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Local reports mesh with the ADL statistics, according to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Data reports on its antisemitism tracker are up over past years. Since the data is self-reported, it is not completely comprehensive, but the following incidents have been reported from February 2022 to the present. There were 41 antisemitic incidents in the following categories (Note some incidents fall into multiple categories.): Hate Speech -15; Vandalism - 11; Threats/Harassment - 7; Assault - 0; Discrimination - 4; Hate Group Activity – 13.

To report antisemitic or hate activity, go to https://www.jewishallianceri.org/connect/education-resources/antisemitic-activity-tracker