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My Friend Abe: The Epic Life of a Jewish American Hero

JL;DR SUMMARY Abraham Foxman, esteemed National Director Emeritus of the Anti-Defamation League, profoundly impacted the Jewish community through decades of fearless advocacy against antisemitism and moral leadership. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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LeadershipAnti Defamation LeagueHolocaustJewish CommunityAdlEducationAbraham FoxmanMoral ClarityJewish Legacy

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San Francisco, California, United States
"I had the privilege of knowing Abe for over four decades, starting with my 21 years of service on ADLs professional staff, as Regional Director in San Francisco and then in Chicago."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"I had the privilege of knowing Abe for over four decades, starting with my 21 years of service on ADLs professional staff, as Regional Director in San Francisco and then in Chicago."
Illinois, United States
"I went on to become Founding Director of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, but that achievement did not feel complete until I had the honor of walking Abe through the new Museum in 2010 and introducing him as the keynote speaker for our Yom HaShoah commemoration."
Israel
"Media accounts of Abes half century of service to ADL are replete with his speaking truth to power, never wavering from his sacred oath to confront antisemitism, to ensure that the safety and security of the Jewish people and Israel were paramount."
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