ADL Southwest

It's a first! ADLSouthwest is honoring siblings, Macey Reasoner Stokes of Baker Botts and @Barrett H. Reasoner of Gibbs & Bruns LLP, with our Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award. Save the date: 4.1.25.

Don't miss the deadline! Apply today for the #ADL Southwest Young Professionals Glass Leadership Institute (GLI). #GLI is the cornerstone leadership development program at #ADL. It empowers young professionals to combat antisemitism and hate in their communities while offering unique opportunities to delve into ADL’s mission: “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all.” GLI participants gain an insider’s perspective on ADL’s programs and a deep understanding of the innovative strategies used to confront antisemitism and hate. The application deadline is August 20th. Click here for more information or to submit your application: https://lnkd.in/ef6-iS67 #ADL #YoungProfessionals #FightHate #GLI

Join us Thursday, August 1st, 2024 for a panel discussion "Remembering August 3rd: Memory, Trauma & Extremism." This event will honor the lives lost in the Walmart terrorist attack and provide a platform for reflection and remembrance of the impact of extremism and hate on our border community. The event is sponsored by Maxey Scherr of Scherr Law Firm. Moderated by Robert Holguin, our panel will include Dena Marks, law enforcement liaison for ADL Southwest for over 25 years, Bob Moore, President & CEO of El Paso Matters, and Elizabeth Robles, licensed trauma and grief therapist. Thursday, August 1st, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Philanthropy Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX. Registration required: https://lnkd.in/gWpf4iEH

Come enjoy delicious food and engaging conversations as we celebrate Jewish Heritage Month and Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month. Ziggy Gruber, Chef/Owner of Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen's, Vanarian Kuch Chef/owner of Koffetaria and Sara Brook, Chef/Owner of Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe will join us to talk about Jewish and Asian culture, community and cuisine.  Wednesday, May 29 | 6:30 pm Registration required | $18 per person #AAPI #AAPIHeritageMonth #JewishHeritage Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqs9F6Mz

Want to be in the invitation for ADL Southwest #Jurisprudence 2024? Sponsor by Friday, February 23rd, so we can highlight our partners in honoring Shawn Raymond of Susman Godfrey LLP. https://lnkd.in/gw3dgPH4

With #antisemitism on the rise, many people ask me - how can I get involved? What can I do to help combat it? Here’s what you can do: Come to ADL’s annual #NeverIsNow Summit at New York City’s Javits Center March 6-7. Join me and thousands of others to connect, engage, and more importantly, turn anger and frustration into the inspiration and motivation to act. Check out the link in my profile to register.

Sisterhood. Connections. Community Join ADL Southwest on February 25th for our 2nd Annual Women's Interfaith Tea. Women of all faiths are invited to join us for an afternoon of food, friendship, and allyship. Seats are limited. Cost is $50 per person. For more information or to register: https://lnkd.in/gYeaFHTT #womenempowerment #interfaith #WomenInterfaith

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS JOIN ADL SOUTHWEST AT THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE  FOR AUGUST WILSON'S PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING MASTERWORK THE PIANO LESSON Sunday, January 21, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm  The Ensemble Theatre Tickets: $36 per person Purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/gnSiEN2v

Antisemitism and Mental Health: Strategies for Coping with the Consequences of October 7 Join Alexander Jewish Family Services - #Houston and ADL Southwest as we come together in a virtual safe space November 29th at Noon to discuss: Strategies for Coping with the Consequences of October 7 Hear from #JFS Community Intervention Specialist Gittel Francis, LMSW, Mark Toubin, J.D. and other participants who will share their experience /expertise and provide coping mechanisms to help mitigate and manage anxiety. Participants will come away with practical tools for self-care and caring for others as well as resources for further exploration after the webinar. #traumainformed #noplaceforhate RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g6mVzuKi