Former ADL head Abraham Foxman passes away
The Jerusalem Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), passed away at age 86, with his funeral scheduled for Tuesday at Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City and to be live-streamed.
- Foxman led the ADL from 1987 to 2015, becoming a prominent advocate against antisemitism and hate, and was praised by his successor Jonathan Greenblatt for his moral leadership and commitment to education and antibias training.
- A Holocaust survivor who was hidden and raised as a Christian during the war, Foxman later reunited with his family, immigrated to the US, and became a respected writer and Jewish community leader.
- ADL Board Chair Nicole Munchnik and Israeli leaders, including President Isaac Herzog, honored Foxman’s legacy as a passionate advocate for tolerance, a bridge between Israel and the Diaspora, and a significant figure in combating antisemitism globally.
- Foxman’s contributions extended to advising world leaders and shaping the modern liberal era in America, with his life story symbolizing resilience and dedication to fighting hate and bigotry.
