The Anti-Defamation League, the advocacy group he led for 28 years, confirmed his death on Sunday, calling him an outspoken, passionate, and tireless advocate for the Jewish people and Israel. A Holocaust survivor, Foxman helped shape the conversation around Israel and anti-Semitism in the US for decades. ADL Board Chair Nicole Munchnik said Foxman helped build the modern liberal era of America, describing him as a longtime adviser to US presidents and world leaders.
These statements are not indicative of who I am. As the mother of Jewish children, I feel a profound sense of sadness and remorse at the harm these words have caused,