Opinion: Shout down the Sharia myth makers

Published on August 10, 2011

The threat of the infiltration of Sharia, or Islamic law, into the American court system is one of the more pernicious conspiracy theories to gain traction in our country in recent years.

Charlie Sheen, John Galliano and the Jews

Published on March 8, 2011

Expressions of anti-Semitism by public figures generally follow a certain script in the media. The politician/actor/public figure says something construed as offensive/hostile/insensitive to Jews. Abraham Foxman, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, issues a condemnatory statement demanding penance. The offender expresses regret. If he deems it sufficient, Foxman issues his kosher certification absolving the sinner.

Charlie Sheen’s rant ‘borderline anti-Semitism,’ ADL’s Foxman says

Published on February 28, 2011

Actor Charlie Sheen's rant against the executive producer of his hit TV sitcom is "borderline anti-Semitism," the Anti-Defamation League's Abraham Foxman said. Sheen, in a radio interview Feb. 24 and in a letter posted on the TMZ website, called the "Two and a Half Men" executive producer Chuck Lorre a "contaminated little maggot," said he was a "clown" and "stupid," and referred to him several times as Chaim Levine.

Glenn Beck under fire over George Soros comments

Published on November 16, 2010

Fox News provocateur Glenn Beck spent spent several days taking aim at billionaire businessman and philanthropist George Soros, but so far -- at least within Jewish circles -- the barrage appears to be backfiring.

D.C. interfaith summit denounces anti-Muslim bigotry

Published on September 7, 2010

An interfaith summit of Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders denounced anti-Muslim bigotry.

Too Many Jewish Organizations?

By Rob Eshman
Published on January 6, 2010

In Reversal, U.S. to Join U.N. Rights Council

Published on March 31, 2009

Zwick’s ‘Defiance’ brings heroes of Jewish anti-Nazi resistance to screen

By Tom Tugend
Published on November 19, 2008

Once he read the amazing story of the Bielski brothers, who not only fought the Nazis, but also struggled with hostile local populations and anti-Semitic Soviet troops, Zwick gradually discovered that there were hundreds of similar reports on Jewish resistance fighters.

There's too much religion in presidential campaign, says ADL's Foxman

Published on September 9, 2008

There have been increasing signs that the presidential race will present the American public with a profoundly unsettling infusion of religion and religiosity, says the director of the Anti-Defamation League.

Salvin Group Fights ADL

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on February 21, 2002

On Wednesday, the New York headquarters of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced it had reached a settlement with Lehrer, whom ADL National Director Abraham Foxman fired last December in a move that shocked and angered many Angelenos.