Abraham Foxman
ARTICLES BY: Abraham Foxman
Why Anti-Semitic Statements by Celebrities Matter
Here at the Anti-Defamation League, we get it all the time. Most recently when we criticized Jarryd Hayne, a former Australian rugby star and now a running...
Antisemitism on Campus: Old Wine in New Bottles
As someone who has been critical about the sometimes overheated reaction to what is taking place regarding Jews on campus, I also believe it is...
Restarting the US-Israel Relationship Depends on Palestinians Too
As someone who was critical of several steps by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the campaign leading up to his reelection, particularly his decision...
Don’t Hand the Bigots Another Victory
For more than three decades, white supremacist and former Klansman Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. wore his hatred on his sleeve - sometimes literally. But now that...
Turkey’s Erdogan is Fanning the Flames of Anti-Semitism
When it comes to the safety of the Jewish community in Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to think he can have it both...
‘Aftermath:’ A Riveting Portrayal of Polish Anti-Semitism
After Germany itself, no country has been more scrutinized for its behavior during the Holocaust than Poland. This is understandable considering the fact that 3...
Reflections on Ariel Sharon’s Leadership and Courage
JERUSALEM - I was privileged to know, appreciate, and befriend Ariel Sharon both before and during the years he served as Israel's 11th prime minister....
The Top Ten Issues Facing Jews in 2013
World Powers Negotiate with Iran, with Limited Results Following his election to the Iranian presidency, Hassan Rouhani, who pledged to improve Iran's economy and relations with...
U.S. Must Regain Credibility by Taking on Iran
It has become conventional wisdom that the roller coaster of American decision-making on the Syria issue has dealt a significant, if not mortal blow, to...
An Open Letter to Roger Waters From the ADL: ‘Your Animosity Towards Israel is Colored by Anti-Semitism’
Dear Mr. Waters: Your recent statements about Israel and advocacy for BDS have garnered significant condemnation, with some going as far as to label you...
Jews Must Take a Stand on Russia LGBT Persecution
Problems in the U.S.-Russia relationship are many, including missile defense, nuclear disarmament, Syria and Edward Snowden. When President Obama appeared on Jay Leno's show recently,...
Pope Francis and the Argentine Rabbi
One of the first things Argentinian native Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio did after being elected pope on March 13 was to send a message of friendship...
Remembering Those Who Had Courage to Care
It is fitting that the United Nations, as part of the international commemoration of the Holocaust on January 27, is paying tribute this year not...
Give Iran the Bomb? A Very, Very Bad Idea
Worried about a nuclear Iran? Do you think such a development would not only threaten Israel's very existence but would intimidate the Arab countries of...
