Abraham Foxman
Abraham Foxman | |
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5th Director of the Anti-Defamation League | |
In office 1987–2015 | |
Preceded by | Nathan Perlmutter |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Greenblatt |
Personal details | |
Born | Abraham Henry Foxman American (1950–present) |
Spouse | Golda Bauman[3] |
Alma mater | City College of New York (BA) New York University (JD) |
Abraham Henry Foxman (born May 1, 1940) is an American lawyer and activist.[4] He served as the national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) from 1987 to 2015,[5] and is currently the League's national director emeritus. From 2016 to 2021 he served as vice chair of the board of trustees at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City in order to lead its efforts on antisemitism.[6]
Early life
Foxman, an only son, was born in
Education and career
Foxman immigrated to the United States in 1950 with his parents.[7] He graduated from the Yeshivah of Flatbush in Brooklyn, New York City.[10] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the City College of New York[10] and graduated with honors in history.[citation needed] Foxman also holds a J.D. degree from the New York University School of Law.[10] He did graduate work in Jewish studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and in international economics at The New School.[citation needed]
ADL legal representative
Recognition
Foxman has been awarded several honors from
On October 16, 2006, Foxman was named a Knight of the
During a May 22, 2008, ceremony, Foxman was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from Yeshiva University by Richard Joel, the then-president of Yeshiva University.[citation needed]
Additionally, American President George W. Bush appointed Foxman to serve on the Honorary Delegation to accompany him to Jerusalem for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Israel in May 2008.[15]
Political stances
Support for gay rights
Foxman's support for
Criticism of Mel Gibson
Foxman has received criticism from Jewish and non-Jewish quarters for his antagonist approach to the 2004 film
Opposition to a Congress resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide
In July 2007, Foxman opposed a congressional resolution recognizing the
Sharistan Melkonian, chairwoman of the
Opposition to Park51
Foxman opposed the Park51 Islamic community center near the World Trade Center site. Fareed Zakaria, a recipient of ADL's Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment Freedoms Prize, returned the prize and its $10,000 honorarium, saying that he "cannot in good conscience hold onto the award or the honorarium that came with it". Zakaria has "urged the ADL to reverse its decision".[28]
Books
- ISBN 0-230-60404-8
- Jews and Money: The Story of a Stereotype, Palgrave Macmillan, 2010 ISBN 978-0-230-62385-9
- ISBN 0-06-144754-4
- Never Again? The Threat of the New Anti-Semitism, Harper Collins, 2003, ISBN 0-06-073069-2
- Viral Hate: Containing Its Spread on the Internet, written with Christopher Wolf, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013
Films
- Defamation (2009): Filmmaker Yoav Shamir profiles Anti-Defamation League director Abraham Foxman in this documentary about anti-Semitism.[29]
References
- ^ "Marquis Who's Who On Demand". Retrieved 2016-05-11.
- ^ ISBN 0-9613219-0-3.
- ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths Bauman, Leah". The New York Times. 1997-08-21.
- ^ "Abraham (Abe).Foxman". Jewish Virtual Library.
- ^ a b Berger, Joseph (2015-07-15). "Abraham Foxman to Retire After 28 Years of Fighting Anti-Semitism". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
- ^ "Leadership". Museum of Jewish Heritage. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^ Who's Who in America, 60th Diamond Ed. (2006) 2: 1358.
- ^ "Biography of Abraham Foxman". Archived from the original on 2007-09-15. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
- ^ "'The Righteous': An Anthology of Heroes". The Forward. 2003-03-14. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ a b c d Efrem, Maia (2012). "Who Earns What, Salary Survey 2012: Abraham Foxman, Anti-Defamation League". The Forward. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ Fox, Margalit (27 March 2010). "Arnold Forster, Who Fought Anti-Semitism With B'nai B'rith, Is Dead at 97". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Humanitarian Award Winners: Lifetime Achievement Award Winners: 1998", Interfaith Committee of Remembrance, accessed January 19, 2007.
- ^ "Anti-Defamation League National Director Abraham H. Foxman is Recipient of Wallenberg Humanitarian Award", [press release]. Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Ramapo College. February 8, 2002. Accessed May 29, 2014.
- ^ "French President Chirac Urges Vigilance Against Anti-Semitism". Haaretz. Associated Press. 2006-10-16.
- ^ "Bush Visit May Boost Olmert". The New York Sun. May 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- Jewish Bulletin of Northern California), February 13, 2001, accessed January 19, 2007.
- The Jewish Week. Archivedfrom the original on 2019-04-12.
- ^ Greenberg, Eric J. (2003-09-19). "Foxman: Gibson Spewing 'Anti-Semitism'; ADL leader says statements by 'The Passion' director 'paint the portrait of an anti-Semite.'". The Jewish Week. Archived from the original on 2009-02-14.
- ^ Zoll, Rachel (2003-09-20). "Actor accused of anti-Semitism". The Boston Globe. Associated Press.
- ^ Jasper, William F. (2003-12-15). "Crucifying The Passion". The New American. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
- ^ Chafets, Zov (2006-08-01). "Slurring more than his words". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
- ^ Pine, Dan (2008-04-04). "Taking aim: ADL top gun keeps shooting down 'deadliest' anti-Semitic rhetoric". The Jewish news weekly of Northern California.
- ^ Passman, Aaron (2008-10-02). "Hatred Finds New Home on Internet, says Foxman". Jewish Exponent. Archived from the original on 2012-05-23.
- ^ O'Brien, Keith (January 8, 2007). "Antibias effort stirs anger in Watertown". The Boston Globe.
- ^ O'Brien, Keith (2007-08-18). "ADL local leader fired on Armenian issue: Genocide question sparked bitter debate". The Boston Globe.
- ^ O'Brien, Keith (2007-08-22). "ADL chief bows to critics: Foxman cites rift, calls Armenian deaths genocide". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "ADL insistent on 'genocide claim'". The Jewish Advocate. 2007-08-28. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Zakaria, Fareed (2010-08-06). "Build the Ground Zero Mosque". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ IMDB Defamation