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obituary15 days ago•23 min saved

Remembering Abe Foxman: A lifelong defender against hate

Abe Foxman, who led the ADL for nearly three decades and survived the Holocaust as a hidden child, died at 86. A forceful voice against antisemitism across political lines, he shaped modern Jewish leadership, mentored many figures, and remained active in advocacy, drawing praise from leaders worldwide for his commitment to memory and justice.

via Jewish Insider|

#abe-foxman #adl #antisemitism

world1 month ago•13 min saved

Jewish Leaders Condemn IDF Soldier's Lebanese Jesus Statue Desecration

More than 150 Jewish leaders from Orthodox, Conservative and Reform denominations condemned an IDF soldier's defacement of a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, calling it a desecration of God’s name and apologizing to Christians worldwide; the incident prompted disciplinary actions within the IDF and drew statements from Prime Minister Netanyahu about maintaining mutual respect among faiths.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#idf #jesus-statue #jewish-christian-relations