Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

Preserving Stories of the Exiles Who Fled Nazi Persecution

Virtual ContentPlay VideoHow do we keep alive the stories of those forced to flee Nazi persecution, especially Jewish refugees?In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, CEO Dan Mariaschin sits down with Dr. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Resignations of Anti-Israel U.N. Commission Members

B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith hails the resignations of the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) anti-Israel “Commission of Inquiry” (COI). Read more » »

B’nai B’rith International strongly condemns the continued anti-Jewish statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro

B’nai B’rith International released a statement strongly condemning the ongoing anti-Jewish statements made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Read the full statement in Iton Gadol in Spanish, or below in English. B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

When Sirens Sound, Israel’s Seniors Can’t Always Run for Cover – B’nai B’rith International Israel’s Seniors Needs Support During Emergencies

Last month while at dinner with colleagues, I heard the news that Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Immediately, a thousand thoughts rushed into my mind. First, my thoughts were with the Israeli military, hoping they would be successful setting back Iran’s nuclear program. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Concerned About Proposed Legislation in Ireland That Would Boycott Certain Israeli Goods – B’nai B’rith International

Memorandum filed on impact of such legislation on American companies and individualsLetter and memorandum sent to: Chairman John LahartForeign Affairs CommitteeDear Mr. Chairman: B’nai B’rith International is an American-based Jewish advocacy and social service organization with members and supporters in more than 40 countries. Read more » »

Yoni Netanyahu Honored in Porto Ceremony as a Champion Who Changed the World’s Response to Terrorism – B’nai B’rith International

The International Human Rights Observatory and B’nai B’rith Portugal on July 6 honored the memory of Yonatan Netanyahu, the late commander of Israel’s elite Sayeret Matkal unit, who was killed while leading the daring July 4, 1976 hostage rescue at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Read more » »

At U.N. Human Rights Council, B’nai B’rith Directly Confronts Francesa Albanese Over „Report” Threatening Businesses, Charities Accused of Enabling „Genocide” by Israel – B’nai B’rith International B’nai B’rith Confronts Francesca Albanese

Council President Again Bemoans “Personal Attacks” on Rapporteur but Thanks Her After Screed Against “Pro-Genocide Voices”; B’nai B’rith Will Encourage U.S. Read more » »

Wdzięczność-Gratitude-הכרת הטוב Award Presented in Poland – B’nai B’rith International

Polish Citizens and an Institution Recognized for Preserving Jewish HeritageThree Polish citizens, along with the Association of the Museum of Białystok Jews, who have shown commitment to preserving Jewish heritage in Poland and cultivating Read more » »

The Future of OAS is at a Crossroad – B’nai B’rith International

By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsDuring the last week of June, the 55th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly took place on the tiny Caribbean Island of Antigua and Barbuda. Read more » »

Concerns About the Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill on Older Adults

B’nai B’rith International is disappointed the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, based on our concerns about its impact on older adults. Read more » »