Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

Rare Genetic Disorder in Ashkenazi Jews: A Personal Look at TKT Deficiency

What is Transketolase (TKT) deficiency—and Why Does it Matter?In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with two leading voices shedding light on a newly identified rare genetic disorder affecting the Ashkenazi Jewish community: Transketolase (TKT) deficiency. Read more » »

‘Sarajevo Haggadah’ proceeds to be donated to Palestinian causes, announces Bosnian museum

The Jerusalem Post quoted B’nai B’rith International criticizing the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina for politicizing the Sarajevo Haggadah—a Jewish cultural treasure—by falsely accusing Israel of “genocide” and diverting proceeds from its publication and exhibit to fund donations to a non‑existent “Palestinian state. Read more » »

U.S. Rep. McBride Visits B’nai B’rith Asher Rubin House

B’nai B’rith was pleased to welcome Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) to the Asher Rubin B’nai B’rith House in Claymont, Delaware, today, where she spoke with residents about issues impacting seniors. Read more » »

Coverage of B’nai B’rith Rejecting Meeting with French Foreign Minister

B’nai B’rith International joined a coalition of major American Jewish groups in rejecting a meeting with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. Read more »

B’nai B’rith Calls Out Mamdani for Refusing to Affirm Israel’s Right to Exist

An op-ed in the Jerusalem Post quoted B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, who criticized NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for refusing to affirm Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state—a deeply troubling stance in a city with the largest Jewish population in the United States.Read more in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »

For first time, Arab countries decry Hamas attack on Oct. 7 in ‘New York Declaration’ – B’nai B’rith International

AboutMissionAround the WorldOur Leadership2025 Triennial MeetingAnnual Report990sOur History of ServiceProgramsCareer OpportunitiesOur FocusIsrael and the Jewish PeopleCelebrating Israel @ 75B’nai B’rith World Center – JerusalemCenter StageCombating Read more » »

Statement on United Nations “Two-State Solution” Conference

B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The United Nations conference on the “Two-State Solution” is an exercise in delusion. Read more » »

Rep. Mackenzie Visits B’nai B’rith Senior Housing in Allentown

B’nai B’rith International was pleased to welcome Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) during his visit yesterday to B’nai B’rith Apartments in Allentown, Pa., where he engaged with residents and learned about the vital role subsidized senior housing plays in the community. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Rejects UK Recognition of Palestinian State – B’nai B’rith International B’nai B’rith Condemns Palestinian Statehood

B’nai B’rith vehemently condemns British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hypocritical and reckless ultimatum threatening to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Joins Coalition of Jewish Groups in Rejecting Meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs – B’nai B’rith International

France’s Premature Recognition of a “State of Palestine” Excludes Israel from the Vital Bilateral Negotiations Needed to Secure Peace and Safety for the Jewish StateB’nai B’rith International President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »