Anti-Semitic incidents in Mass. down in 2008
By Associated Press  |   Tuesday, June 2, 2009  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage

BOSTON — The Anti-Defamation League of New England says the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Massachusetts dropped by nearly half last year, mirroring a national trend.

The ADL reported 52 anti-Semitic incidents in 2008, compared with 95 in 2007 and 96 in 2006.
ADL regional director Derrek Shulman said in a statement Monday that while encouraging, the lower number of incidents is no reason for complacence.

The organization says nationally there were 1,352 anti-Semitic incidents in 2008, a 7 percent drop from the previous year.

The organization identifies anti-Semitism as criminal acts, including vandalism and violence, as well as non-criminal incidents of harassment and intimidation.

This article appeared on the Boston Herald website at: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1176304&format=comments

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Comment:
I wonder, what "anti-Semitic" incidents DID occur? Do we mean incidents against Jews or against Arabs (who are true Semites? I don't recall hearing of any? Please do tell.