Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

On Jewish Refugee Day, we remembers the 850,000 Jews who were forced out of Middle East countries …

On Jewish Refugee Day, we remembers the 850,000 Jews who were forced out of Middle East countries after more than 2,000 years. The world must recognize their rights and legacy. Read more » »

Should doctors be allowed to prescribe end-of-life medication to terminally ill patients to ease …

Should doctors be allowed to prescribe end-of-life medication to terminally ill patients to ease their suffering? Legislative Director for Aging Policy Evan Carmen explores this issue and where the conversation stands in our latest expert analysis: https: //www.bnaibrith. Read more » »

This #GivingTuesday, give the gift of B’nai B’rith. Together we can continue to make sure that …

This #GivingTuesday, give the gift of B’nai B’rith. Together we can continue to make sure that seniors are protected, that the needy receive care and aid, and that Israel and the global Jewish community stand strong in the face of anti-Semitism. Together we can continue to ensure that wherever there is a need, there is B’nai B’rith. Read more » »

Kaddish Initiative

Join us along with Jewish communities around the world on Nov 28 in saying Kaddish and prayers in memory of, and in solidarity with, Jews from the Middle East and North Africa who cannot say them at their place of burial because many of the cemeteries are inaccessible. Details here: www.kaddishinitiative. Read more » »

Minister of Aliya and Integration Addresses B’nai B’rith World Center Award For Journalism

(Jerusalem, Nov. 25, 2020)—Minister of Aliyah and Integration Pnina Tameno Shete was the keynote speaker at B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage in Memory of Wolf and Hilda Matsdorf for 2020 on Nov. 25.The ceremony took place at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem. Read more » »

Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat anti-Semitism David Peyman speaks with CEO Dan …

Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat anti-Semitism David Peyman speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about the U.S. Department of State’s crucial decision to recognize the BDS movement as anti-Semitic and breaks down the international ramifications of this designation. Read more » »

Many things have changed this year, but what has not changed is the need for B’nai B’rith. With your …

Many things have changed this year, but what has not changed is the need for B’nai B’rith. With your support we can continue to have an indelible impact. Give the gift of B’nai B’rith this #GivingTuesday: https: //www.facebook. Read more » »

Sarah Bloom Raskin is on Biden’s treasury secretary short list. Here’s what you need to …

In its coverage of President-elect Joe Biden’s consideration of Sarah Bloom Raskin for treasury secretary, JTA News shared her husband Rep. Jamie Raskin’s response to our question, „what does it mean to be Jewish?” Watch Rep. Raskin’s response: https: //www.youtube. Read more » »

WATCH: Our EU Affairs team hosts a timely discussion on countering Islamist extremism, following the …

WATCH: Our EU Affairs team hosts a timely discussion on countering Islamist extremism, following the series of attacks in Paris, Nice and Vienna in the last several months. With our three expert panelists, we discuss root causes, trends and responses on a national and EU level. Read more » »

Non-Jews, anti-Israel activists dominate ‘antisemitism’ panel – analysis

Anti-Israel groups sponsoring an #antisemitism panel have made a mockery of a serious issue by featuring some of Israel’s harshest foes, such as Rep. Rashida Tlaib. The panel will try to whitewash hatred of #Israel by claiming it’s not anti-Semitic. Read more » »