Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
At U.N. Human Rights Council, B’nai B’rith Directly Confronts Francesa Albanese Over „Report” Threatening Businesses, Charities Accused of Enabling „Genocide” by Israel – B’nai B’rith International B’nai B’rith Confronts Francesca Albanese
Council President Again Bemoans “Personal Attacks” on Rapporteur but Thanks Her After Screed Against “Pro-Genocide Voices”; B’nai B’rith Will Encourage U.S. Read more » »
Wdzięczność-Gratitude-הכרת הטוב Award Presented in Poland – B’nai B’rith International
Polish Citizens and an Institution Recognized for Preserving Jewish HeritageThree Polish citizens, along with the Association of the Museum of Białystok Jews, who have shown commitment to preserving Jewish heritage in Poland and cultivating Read more » »
The Future of OAS is at a Crossroad – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsDuring the last week of June, the 55th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly took place on the tiny Caribbean Island of Antigua and Barbuda. Read more » »
Concerns About the Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill on Older Adults
B’nai B’rith International is disappointed the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, based on our concerns about its impact on older adults. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith World Center To Recognize Excellence in Diaspora Reportage at 2025 Journalism Awards
Musician Efi Netzer to Receive Special Citation Journalism Award Winner: Yuna Leibzon (Channel 12 News) Certificate of Merit: Roi Kais (Kan 11), Avital Indig (Makor Rishon) B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem will hold on July 7 its 33rd annual Award for Journalism ceremony. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns World Council of Churches for Anti-Israel Bias and Smears
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement accusing Israel of “apartheid” and possible “genocide,” and calling for “sanctions, divestment, and arms embargoes. Read more » »
Letter Sent to the Editor: New York Times Piece Ignores Iran Threat, Distorts Israel’s Motives
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin submitted a letter to The New York Times in response to a June 15 guest essay by Rosemary Kelanic that disregards the real reasons behind Israel’s preemptive action against Iran. Read more »
B’nai B’rith Supports U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We applaud the U.S. decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Slams U.N. Human Rights Council for Ignoring Iran’s Threats
B’nai B’rith Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels spoke with JNS about being berated at the U.N. Human Rights Council for calling out Iran’s genocidal threats—while the council stayed silent on Tehran’s calls to destroy Israel. His remarks highlight the U.N.’s dangerous double standard against Israel. Read more » »
Efi Netzer: The man who brought community singing to Israel
The Jerusalem Post – Grapevine, June 15, 2025 The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem named composer and musician Efi Netzer as the 2025 recipient of its citation for fostering Israel-Diaspora relations through the arts. Read more »
