Abe Foxman, former head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86
Summary
Abraham H. Foxman, who led the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for nearly 30 years, has died at 86. He was known for fighting against antisemitism and hate, advising leaders, and expanding the ADL’s work on civil rights and education.Key Facts
- Foxman was the national director of the ADL from 1987 to 2015.
- He worked as a lawyer and advocate against antisemitism and hate for over 50 years.
- Foxman survived the Holocaust as a child after being hidden and disguised as Catholic.
- Under his leadership, the ADL researched white supremacists and extremists.
- The ADL also supported immigrant and LGBTQ rights and provided diversity training for police.
- Foxman spoke out about the internet helping hate groups spread their ideas quickly.
- He believed in accepting apologies from those who made antisemitic remarks if they showed genuine change.
- The ADL was founded in 1913 to fight antisemitism and bias of all kinds.
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