Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

Four Past Israeli Ambassadors to U.N. Talk About Highs, Lows and Lessons Learned

(Washington, D.C., Aug. 12, 2020)–Four previous Israeli United Nations ambassadors, representing almost 20 years of history, spoke today with B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin on a virtual program about their time at the world body.As the U.N. Read more » »

On this day in 1952, Stalin’s tyrannical regime ordered 13 prominent Yiddish poets and writers …

On this day in 1952, Stalin’s tyrannical regime ordered 13 prominent Yiddish poets and writers to be murdered in Moscow’s Lubyanka Prison. This purge of Soviet Jewish leaders and heinous act of #antisemitism became known as the „Night of the Murdered Poets.” We must always remember. Read more » »

We’re LIVE with FOUR former Israeli Ambassadors to the United Nations for a discussion about the …

We’re LIVE with FOUR former Israeli Ambassadors to the United Nations for a discussion about the U.N.’s complex relationship with Israel and prospects for international cooperation as the international body marks its 75th anniversary. Read more » »

We are disappointed that President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order cutting the payroll …

We are disappointed that President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order cutting the payroll tax and are concerned about the effect this will have on the social security safety net. As the revenue source for Social Security, any potential cuts to the payroll tax will erode one of our nation’s most important programs for seniors. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith International Disappointed with Payroll Tax Cut; Concerned About Effect on Social Security Safety Net

Urges Congress to Conclude Bipartisan Stimulus Agreement ​(Washington, D.C., August 10, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is disappointed President Trump has signed an executive order cutting the payroll tax. Read more » »

We’re LIVE with a panel discussion on Anti-Semitism and the challenges facing Jewish students …

We’re LIVE with a panel discussion on Anti-Semitism and the challenges facing Jewish students at colleges and universities across the globe. Read more » »

‪COMING UP at 12 p.m. ET❗️‬ ‪Join B’nai B’rith Connect for a panel discussion about #antisemitism …

‪COMING UP at 12 p.m. ET❗️‬ ‪Join B’nai B’rith Connect for a panel discussion about #antisemitism and the challenges facing Jewish students at colleges and universities around the world. ‬ ‪Watch live 🎥: https: //facebook. Read more » »

📢 A Historic Discussion with Past Israeli 🇮🇱 Permanent Representatives to the United Nations 📌 …

📢 A Historic Discussion with Past Israeli 🇮🇱 Permanent Representatives to the United Nations 📌 Wednesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. ET Join us for an incredible panel of former Israeli ambassadors to the U.N. as the world body marks its 75th anniversary. #UN75 🎥 https: //facebook. Read more » »

Delaware to require teaching of the Holocaust and genocide

We greatly appreciate Delaware taking this important step and becoming the 13th state to require Holocaust and genocide education for students in grades 6 through 12 beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. We urge those states that have not done so to adopt similar measures. Read more » »

TAKE ACTION! Iran has a history of deception about its nuclear program. An arms embargo set to …

TAKE ACTION! Iran has a history of deception about its nuclear program. An arms embargo set to expire this Oct. must be extended to maintain pressure. Urge your senators to demand that U.N. Sec. Council maintain its arms embargo before next week’s vote: https: //www.bnaibrith.org/take-action. Read more » »