Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
After the death of at least eight – including five Americans – in a helicopter crash involving …
After the death of at least eight – including five Americans – in a helicopter crash involving Multinational Force and Observers peacekeepers in the Sinai, we send our thoughts and condolences to all those impacted by this tragedy. Read more » »
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? Our members and supporters across Latin America commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night …
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? Our members and supporters across Latin America commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, each year to remember the 1938 November Pogroms against Jews in Germany and Austria. Read more » »
Despite Covid-19 Pandemic, UN’s World Health Organization Spends Four Hours Bashing Israel
Singled out yet again: The World Health Organization (WHO) spent hours bashing #Israel and accusing it of violating Palestinian health rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shame on those who voted to condemn Israel and prepare a bogus report on the Jewish state’s public health policy – what a farce. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commemorates Kristallnacht with Multiple Events Across Latin America
(Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2020)–As it does each year, B’nai B’rith Latin America commemorated the anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of the Broken Glass and the 1938 November Pogroms, during the month of November. Read more » »
Antisemitic Greek Paper Under Fire for Conspiracy-Laden Attack on Jewish CEO of Pfizer
How repulsive: Greek tabloid Makeleio likens Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, a Greek Jew, to a Nazi and promotes a dangerous anti-Semitic vaccine conspiracy theory. We condemn this attack and commend the Greek Jewish community and government of Greece for speaking out, too. Read more » »
As #antisemitism increases across the political spectrum, we must strengthen the bipartisan …
As #antisemitism increases across the political spectrum, we must strengthen the bipartisan consensus in the face of such hatred. As we’ve seen repeatedly, anti-Semites are emboldened, from politics to universities to the media and beyond. Learn more and join the fight against anti-Semitism: https: //bit. Read more » »
Let’s never forget what happened on November 9
„My father was 16 years old when he understood that being a Jew meant he had to leave Germany as soon as possible,” writes B’nai B’rith Geneva Representative Anita Winter. „Because the broken glass scattered everywhere could only be a harbinger of much worse things to come.” Winter explains her approach to remembering #Kristallnacht. Read more » »
Pompeo calls for release of Yemeni Jew held by Houthi militia
We join Secretary Pompeo in demanding that #Yemen’s Houthis release Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, a Yemeni Jew, from imprisonment. He has languished in jail for four years for helping members of his historic but persecuted community to leave for Israel. Official Houthi anti-Semitism continues. Read more » »
US Imposes Slew of New Iran-Related Sanctions, in Latest Move to Pressure Tehran Regime
We applaud the U.S. Department of the Treasury for imposing Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four individuals. The Tehran regime must end its destabilizing military activities, state-sponsored terrorism and pursuit of nuclear weapons. Read more » »
A UNGA Like No Other
„Would countries be too focused on combating the virus to participate in our normal discussions?” Oren Drori breaks down this year’s United Nations General Assembly — which, like many events in 2020, looked a little different — in our latest Expert Analysis blog: https: //bit. Read more » »
