Category Archives: B’nai B’rith Europe
The 17th European Commission Roundtable with Jewish Organizations in Brussels, Belgium – B’nai B’rith Europe
On the 11th of February 2021, B’nai B’rith Europe, along with major Jewish organizations working with the EU institutions (CEJI, EUPJ, EUJS, BBI, EJCC, EJC, WJC,AJC TI, HIAS) attended the 17th European Commission Roundtable with Jewish Organizations. Read more » »
Coming Up: BBE Talks with Israel – B’nai B’rith Europe
The ninth BBE Talks conference will take place on the 26th of October 2021. The topic of it will be the French-speaking community in Israel – Stakes and Integration. President Serge Dahan will be initiating the conference giving a few words about B’nai B’rith Europe. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Europe condemns antisemitic speech on Flemish TV channel – B’nai B’rith Europe
On the 17th of May, VRT channel’s political show “De Afspraak”, journalist Phara de Aguirre insisted bringing Foreign Affairs Minister Sophie Wilmès’s Jewish roots into the Israel-Palestine conflict discussion. The journalist conflated Jews and Israelis and made that insidious suggestion that Jews hold double – an age-old antisemitic trope. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Europe Stands with Sarah Halimi – B’nai B’rith Europe
The decision of the French Court of Cassation concerning the murderer of Sarah Halimi z”l was a revolting, offensive and unworthy decision. On the 14th of April, the French Supreme Court judges, citing “a delirious breath”, decided that this murderer should be held criminally irresponsible and therefore will not be trialled. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Europe starts Petition on ICC – B’nai B’rith Europe
B’nai B’rith Europe’s Lodge of Tolerancia, headed by Peter Werner, in May 2021, started a petition to the ICC, with the aim of in stopping such misjudged accusations against Israel. This initiative was done together with a good partner of the Lodge, with a branch in Slovakia – ICEJ (International Christian Embassy Jerusalem). Read more » »
EU Strategy on combating Antisemitism – B’nai B’rith Europe
B’nai B’rith Europe’s successful cooperation with other Jewish organisations and the European Union institutions can only lead to great things. Read more » »
European Commission Working Group on Antisemitism – B’nai B’rith Europe
On the 03rd and 4th of June, B’nai B’rith Europe, along with major Jewish organizations working with the EU institutions attended the European Commission Working Group on Antisemitism. Read more » »
COMING UP: Durban, 20 years later: B’nai B’rith says no to hate – B’nai B’rith Europe
B’nai B’rith International will be hosting a virtual program held on the 7th of July, at 19: 30 CET, with the focus on racism and UN’s claim that Israel is ‘racist’. B’nai B’rith played a central role in the 2001 UN Durban conference on racism, and this September, the UN will mark the 20th anniversary of Durban. Read more » »
BBE Talks with Italy – B’nai B’rith Europe
The eighth BBE Talks conference will be taking place on the 10th of June. The topic of it will be the Jewish life in Italy. President Serge Dahan will initiate the conference giving a few words about B’nai B’rith Europe. Read more » »
Yom Hashoa Name Reading – B’nai B’rith Europe
Home / Events / Preserving the memory / Yom Hashoa Name Reading On the 8th of April, B’nai B’rith International marked Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, with global commemoration ceremonies, both in person and virtual, including a unique event on Clubhouse with young leaders from around the world. Read more » »
