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Charlie Sheen, John Galliano and the Jews

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

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

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.

Salvin Group Fights ADL

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.

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