Nathan Perlmutter

Nathan Perlmutter
4th Director of the Anti-Defamation League
In office
1979–1987
Preceded byBenjamin Epstein
Succeeded byAbraham Foxman
Personal details
Born1923
DiedJuly 12, 1987(1987-07-12) (aged 63–64)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
SpouseRuthann Osofsky

Nathan "Nate" Perlmutter (March 2, 1923 – July 12, 1987)[1] was the American executive director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) from 1979 to 1987. Perlmutter joined the ADL in 1949, serving as regional director in Detroit, Miami, and New York until 1964. He became associate national director of the American Jewish Committee from 1965 to 1969. After that, he rejoined the ADL as assistant national director from 1973 to 1979, at which point he became national director. He served as ADL national director until his death in 1987.[2] From 1969 to 1973 Perlmutter was vice president of Brandeis University.[3]

Perlmutter received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Ronald Reagan.[3]

  1. ^ Birnbaum, Susan (July 22, 1987). "Special Interview Foxman, New ADL Director, Epitomizes the Organization". Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  2. ^ "Nathan Perlmutter, Author and ADL Director, Dead at 64". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. July 14, 1987.
  3. ^ a b Pace, Eric (July 14, 1987). "Nathan Perlmutter, Top Executive Of Anti-Defamation League, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 June 2021.