Scott Richman, Regional Director of ADL for New York/New Jersey
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"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and extremism through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day.
The frontline in this podcast is deeply personal because it's about one of our own. Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University doctoral student, was kidnapped in Baghdad on March 21, 2023, while conducting research for her dissertation. Leading the fight for her release was her sister Emma Tsurkov who is the Director of Quantitative Research in ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research. She never stopped advocating, never stopped demanding action, and never gave up hope. On September 9th of this year, Elizabeth was finally freed and returned home to Israel. To tell that story, Emma joined this podcast to share her incredibly personal and powerful story.
To read the New York Times article on Elizabeth's ordeal mentioned in the podcast, visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/world/middleeast/tsurkov-kataib-torture-kidnap.html.
This conversation was recorded in November 2025.
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"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and extremism through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day.
The frontline in this podcast is deeply personal because it's about one of our own. Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University doctoral student, was kidnapped in Baghdad on March 21, 2023, while conducting research for her dissertation. Leading the fight for her release was her sister Emma Tsurkov who is the Director of Quantitative Research in ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research. She never stopped advocating, never stopped demanding action, and never gave up hope. On September 9th of this year, Elizabeth was finally freed and returned home to Israel. To tell that story, Emma joined this podcast to share her incredibly personal and powerful story.
To read the New York Times article on Elizabeth's ordeal mentioned in the podcast, visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/world/middleeast/tsurkov-kataib-torture-kidnap.html.
This conversation was recorded in November 2025.
"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate.
In this battle, our corporate boardrooms have become yet another playing field. Enter JLens, an affiliate of ADL, and a Registered Investment Adviser whose mission is to empower investors to align their capital with Jewish values and to advocate for Jewish communal priorities in the corporate arena. JLens is not new. It has been around for more than a dozen years, and several shows have been devoted to their work. What is new is TOV, as in the Hebrew word for “good”. This is an ETF or exchange traded fund which allows for investors to have a new financial tool to fight antisemitism and hate. TOV launched a few weeks ago with $100 million in seed capital. But what does this all mean and how does this fund actually fight antisemitism? These questions and more are answered by Ari Hoffnung. He is the Managing Director of JLens and is the guest for this "From the Frontlines" podcast.
For more information on TOV, visit https://investjewishly.org/.
JLens is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an ADL affiliate. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice. Listeners should consult their own financial advisor to determine the appropriateness of any investment. Investments in ETFs are subject to risks, including the loss of principal. ETFs may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance of ETFs may vary due to market conditions and changes in holdings. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of JLens or ADL. This podcast may include forward-looking statements which are inherently speculative. Actual results may vary. No endorsements are made for any specific securities, investment strategies, or financial services made in this episode.
From the Frontlines
"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and extremism through conversations with ADL staff who are living that battle every day.
The frontline in this podcast is deeply personal because it's about one of our own. Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University doctoral student, was kidnapped in Baghdad on March 21, 2023, while conducting research for her dissertation. Leading the fight for her release was her sister Emma Tsurkov who is the Director of Quantitative Research in ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research. She never stopped advocating, never stopped demanding action, and never gave up hope. On September 9th of this year, Elizabeth was finally freed and returned home to Israel. To tell that story, Emma joined this podcast to share her incredibly personal and powerful story.
To read the New York Times article on Elizabeth's ordeal mentioned in the podcast, visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/world/middleeast/tsurkov-kataib-torture-kidnap.html.
This conversation was recorded in November 2025.
