Abraham Foxman
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Abraham Foxman: A Life Against Hate
- Published
- May 11, 2026
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- 1:38
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- Last updated
- May 12, 2026
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Abraham Foxman, a Holocaust survivor and Anti-Defamation League leader for nearly three decades, passed away at 86. Born in Belarus, he was secretly baptized Catholic to survive the Holocaust. Foxman, a lawyer, rose to national director at the ADL, advising global leaders and combating antisemitism. He expanded the ADLs focus to include white supremacists…
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Abraham Foxman, a Holocaust survivor and Anti-Defamation League leader for nearly three decades, passed away at 86. Born in Belarus, he was secretly baptized Catholic to survive the Holocaust. Foxman, a lawyer, rose to national director at the ADL, advising global leaders and combating antisemitism. He expanded the ADLs focus to include white supremacists, immigrant and gay rights, and Holocaust education. Despite criticism, Foxman believed apologies from potential allies were crucial for change
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