Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

B’NAI B’RITH WORLD CENTER PAYS TRIBUTE TO RABBI JONATHAN SACKS

(Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 2020)—On the occasion next week of the Shloshim (30th day) after the untimely passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, renowned scholar, author, teacher and former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Read more » »

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? We were instrumental in the U.S. recognizing Israel as a new nation. At the urging of …

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? We were instrumental in the U.S. recognizing Israel as a new nation. At the urging of B’nai B’rith in 1947, Kansas City Lodge member Eddie Jacobson traveled to Washington, D.C. to convince his friend and former business partner, U.S. President Harry S. Read more » »

We strongly condemn the five anti-Israel resolutions passed today by the United Nations General …

We strongly condemn the five anti-Israel resolutions passed today by the United Nations General Assembly, while we are encouraged at the growing number of countries willing to stand up against anti-Israel entities that waste critical resources and hamper the U.N.’s legitimacy. Read the full statement from our President Charles O. Read more » »

Noted Jewish filmmaker Roberta Grossman sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss the essential …

Noted Jewish filmmaker Roberta Grossman sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss the essential role of film in Jewish memory, the Oyneg Shabes-Ringelblum Archive and her receiving the prestigious 2020 Jewish Peoplehood Award from Taube Philanthropies for her work making a uniquely Jewish contribution to global culture. Read more » »

We welcome the Council of the European Union Declaration on mainstreaming the fight against …

We welcome the Council of the European Union Declaration on mainstreaming the fight against #antisemitism across policy areas. We look forward to working with member states to see these commitments fully implemented. Read our full statement: https: //bit. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes EU Council Declaration on Mainstreaming the Fight Against Anti-Semitism Across Policy-Areas

(Washington, D.C., Dec 2, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

There is still time to make an impact on #GivingTuesday and support B’nai B’rith’s mission of tikkun …

There is still time to make an impact on #GivingTuesday and support B’nai B’rith’s mission of tikkun olam. Your gift ensures that our seniors continue to have access to the care and aid they need, victims of natural disasters receive aid, and Israel and the global Jewish community are protected against hatred and bigotry. Read more » »

What is on Jewish organizations’ agenda for the new Biden administration?

“As hate crimes against Jews and other minorities continue to soar, we hope that Congress will pass the [NO HATE] act, which would strengthen federal laws that combat hate speech, threats and attacks,” our CEO Dan Mariaschin told the The Jerusalem Post looking ahead to the next Congress and administration. Read more » »

🗓️ Monday, December 7 at 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. UK | 6 p.m. CET Join us live as our EU Affairs team …

🗓️ Monday, December 7 at 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. UK | 6 p.m. CET Join us live as our EU Affairs team discusses Jewish demographics in Europe at the turn of the millennium alongside the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. EXPERT PANEL: ▪️Dr. Daniel Staetsky, Director, European Jewish Demography Unit, JPR Institute ▪️Dr. Read more » »

Two dedicated service coordinators, Jennifer Leffler of B’nai B’rith Apartments in …

Two dedicated service coordinators, Jennifer Leffler of B’nai B’rith Apartments in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Teresa Wachala of the B’nai B’rith Covenant House in Tucson, Arizona, talk with CEO Dan Mariaschin about their incredible work during the #COVID19 pandemic and the benefits of being part of the B’nai B’rith #housing network. Read more » »