JTS Mourns the Passing of Abe Foxman (z”l)

May 12, 2026

JTS was extremely saddened to hear the news of the passing of Abe Foxman (z”l). 

A 2016 honorary degree recipient of JTS, Mr. Foxman was recognized for his lifelong leadership in combating anti-Semitism, bigotry, and discrimination. As National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, he served as a leading voice on global anti-Semitism, terrorism, religious intolerance, church–state relations, and Holocaust remembrance and education. May his memory be a blessing.

You can read more about our 2016 commencement ceremony here.