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As Antisemitic Attacks Hit Record High, Chicago Jewish Groups Fight Back By Empowering Communities

With antisemitic incidents at an all-time high in the Midwest, Jewish advocates and Chicago city leaders are ramping up efforts to make sure communities are safe. There was a 44 percent increase in reported antisemitic acts in the Midwest last year, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League published last week. The group tracks antisemitic hate speech, vandalism, harassment, assaults and right-wing propaganda.