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Born on May 1, 1940, Abraham Foxman is from Baranavichy, Byerastsye Region, Belarus. Abraham Foxman is listed as an author, lawyer and historian. The age as of 2026 is 86. Education on record includes New York University School of Law. Recorded honors include Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and 4 more.
My Take
Abraham Foxman's life reads to me like a direct line from history's darkest chapter to a lifelong fight against it. Born in Belarus in 1940, he led the Anti-Defamation League for nearly three decades, becoming one of the most recognizable voices against hatred and bigotry. The honors he collected from France, Italy, and Germany testify that his work resonated far beyond America. I respect most his refusal to soften his convictions. With his passing in 2026, he leaves behind a model of moral persistence that few public figures ever match.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Abraham Foxman
- Name (Japanese)
- エイブラハム・フォックスマン
- Reading
- えいぶらはむ・ふぉっくすまん
- Born
- May 1, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Baranavichy, Byerastsye Region, Belarus
- Occupation
- author / lawyer / historian / political scientist
2. Background
- University
- New York University School of Law
Awards & achievements
- Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University
- honorary doctor of Sofia University
- honorary doctor of Yeshiva University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Abraham Foxman born?
Born May 1, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Abraham Foxman from?
Abraham Foxman is from Baranavichy, Byerastsye Region, Belarus.
What does Abraham Foxman do?
Abraham Foxman works as author, lawyer, historian, political scientist.
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