Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
‘Anti-corona’ extremists try to storm German parliament
We are very concerned by white nationalist extremism at „anti-corona” protests in #Berlin. This follows similar demonstrations in German towns in previous months. Reich flags, neo-Nazi insignia and slogans have no place in Germany or elsewhere and only incite hatred. Read more » »
Aaron Grossman Lodge 339 holds picnic
Great to see our Aaron Grossman Lodge of the Allegheny/Ohio Valley Region hold its third annual B’nai B’rith Picnic in Sharon, PA! Shout out to Lodge Vice President Alan Samuels for coordinating in unusual circumstances! Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Recognize Young Essay Winners
Our B’nai B’rith Atlanta – Achim/Gate City Lodge recognized nine winners of the Enlighten America 2020 Essay Contest, which prompted 7th to 9th grade students to write about issues of racism, tolerance, and respect for diversity. Read more » »
Making history, 1st commercial Israel-UAE flight departs for normalization talks
Today will go down in history. El Al Flight 971 became the first direct commercial flight from #Israel to the #UAE, as well as the first-ever EL AL אל על flight over Saudi Arabia. Read more » »
UAE formally abolishes Israel boycott law ahead of delegation’s arrival
We hail the UAE’s decision to eliminate a law boycotting #Israel and finally allow trade and financial dealings between the two nations. This is an important step ahead of the Israeli delegation arriving in Abu Dhabi on Monday that will expand cooperation. Read more » »
The winners of Enlighten America, the Achim Gate City Lodge’s annual essay contest for 7th through …
The winners of Enlighten America, the Achim Gate City Lodge’s annual essay contest for 7th through 9th graders in the Atlanta area, will receive their awards on Sunday, Aug. 30 virtually. Learn more here: https: //bit. Read more » »
Atlanta’s Achim Gate City Lodge of B’nai B’rith to Host Enlighten America Award Ceremony VirtuallyStudents Wrote Essays on Tolerance and Equality
(Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2020)–B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The winners of Enlighten America, the Achim Gate City Lodge’s annual essay contest for 7th through 9th graders in the Atlanta area, will receive their awards on Sunday, Aug. 30 virtually. Read more » »
On this 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, we salute his …
On this 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, we salute his brilliant call for racial equality and sadly note the shadow of social injustice still exists over our nation. Read more » »
Paris Cops Arrest Two Men for Antisemitic Assault on Jewish Victim in His Parents’ Apartment …
There is no place for such despicable #antisemitic attacks in any society, ever. We commend French police in Paris for quickly arresting the men who viciously beat a man in an elevator simply for being Jewish and look forward to justice being served. Read more » »
Fire at University of Delaware’s Jewish center ruled arson
We are deeply concerned to learn that a fire at the Chabad at the University of Delaware was ruled an arson. This follows the Chabad in Portland, OR catching fire twice in one week. The growing trend in violence against Jewish institutions is disturbing and must stop. Read more » »
