Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

SOME (So Others Might Eat) received B’nai B’rith International #COVID19 relief kits on …

SOME (So Others Might Eat) received B’nai B’rith International #COVID19 relief kits on #MLKDay as part of our effort to protect vulnerable communities during the pandemic. SOME is an interfaith, community-based #nonprofit that serves the poor and homeless in #DC. The organization will distribute the kits to those in need. Read more » »

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Calls Israel a ‘Racist State,’ Spreads False Claims on Vaccinating …

Again? At a time of rampant disinformation, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib decided to call Israel a „racist state” and falsely claimed that it is denying #COVID19 vaccines to Palestinians. Rep. Tlaib continues to repeat #antisemitic conspiracy theories. It must stop now. Read more » »

Recognizing and Countering Holocaust Distortion: Recommendations for Policy and Decision Makers

Important new tool by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance – IHRA and UNESCO on countering Holocaust distortion published ahead of #IHRD2021. Preserving the memory of the #Holocaust is a bedrock of our post-war democratic societies. Read more at: https: //bit. Read more » »

Israeli, Cypriot colleges launch joint course study history of relations

As part of our efforts to encourage future collaborations between Israel🇮🇱, Greece 🇬🇷 and Cyprus 🇨🇾, we’re sponsoring a new joint course with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the University Of Cyprus on the history of diplomatic relations between the three nations. Learn more in The Jerusalem Post / JPost. Read more » »

Morocco-backed group signs historic deal with US to fight anti-Semitism

We welcome the U.S. Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism’s groundbreaking agreement with the Association Mimouna of #Morocco, an NGO dedicated to promoting Moroccan Jewish heritage, to combat #antisemitism and promote peace with #Israel. U.S. Read more » »

Our sincere thanks to Ambassador Eynat Shlein, head of MASHAV, Yotam Polizer, CEO of IsraAID and …

Our sincere thanks to Ambassador Eynat Shlein, head of MASHAV, Yotam Polizer, CEO of IsraAID and Alan Schneider, director of B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem for an illuminating conversation on #Israel’s vital #humanitarian efforts across the globe. Be sure to watch the full discussion here: https: //youtu. Read more » »

Belgian Jews Outraged As Flemish Parliament Honors Nazi Collaborators

In celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Flemish Parliament inexplicably honored two notorious Nazi collaborators and published a brochure honoring their „contributions” to Belgium’s Flemish region. This distortion and whitewashing of the #Holocaust is unacceptable. Read more » »

As part of our continued efforts to connect communities in Israel, Cyprus and Greece, we are proud …

As part of our continued efforts to connect communities in Israel, Cyprus and Greece, we are proud to support the joint academic course between Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the University Of Cyprus! The course will focus on the importance Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Announces 2021 Sally R. Schneider Scholarship for New York City-Area Student

(Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2021)–B’nai B’rith International will award the annual Sally R. Schneider Scholarship to a deserving Jewish female graduate student in the spring of 2021. Applications are now being accepted. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith International is awarding its 2021 Sally Schneider Scholarship to a deserving …

B’nai B’rith International is awarding its 2021 Sally Schneider Scholarship to a deserving Jewish female graduate student in the New York City area. Qualifications: 1. Jewish female graduate student 2. In the metropolitan New York area 3. Currently enrolled in and attending a graduate program (by Jan. Read more » »