Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
From the Bronx to the Battlefield and Beyond: An Enduring Brotherhood – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook What happens when childhood bonds survive war, peace and the passage of time?In “The Boys from the Bronx,” author Eric Reisman tells the powerful story of a group of American Jewish boys—including his Read more » »
Amplifying Jewish Student Voices: Fighting Anti-Semitism On Campus – B’nai B’rith International
University Students Share Their Experiences and Offer Ideas to Fight Anti-Semitism on Campus B’nai B’rith International and Alums for Campus Fairness hosted Amplifying Jewish Student Voices on April 9 in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
A Lost World is a Source of Inspiration – B’nai B’rith International
Anyone who has read about or looked at Judaica quickly realizes how little knowledge we possess about these artifacts, even after decades of serious research. Read more » »
Calling Out Hate: Anti-Semitism in Uruguay Surges After October 7 – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video What’s driving the surge in anti-Semitism in Uruguay—and what’s at stake for the Jewish community?B’nai B’rith’s Adriana Camisar speaks with our Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn about the alarming rise in anti-Semitism in Uruguay and across Latin America, especially online and since Oct. 7. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns UNHRC’s Passage Of Anti-Israel Resolutions – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International condemns the passage by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of four anti-Israel resolutions at the council’s main session of the year. Read more » »
Here We Go Again: Critical Assistance Programs Under Attack – B’nai B’rith International
I remembered starting my job at B’nai B’rith in 2017 and feeling like all my attention was being monopolized by Congress’ attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Media outlets were constantly updating their websites on which swing votes supported or opposed Congress’ efforts. Read more » »
Opinion in The Hill: New U.S. Envoy to U.N. Should Counter Anti-Israel Bias – B’nai B’rith International
Opinion featured in The Hill: By B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and AJIRI-BBI Chair Richard P. Schifter, opinion contributors: Whoever is nominated in place of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will encounter an institution that is decadent and badly in need of strong American leadership. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Advocates for Israel With Dozens of Human Rights Council and UNESCO Ambassadors – B’nai B’rith International
A B’nai B’rith International leadership delegation led by President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel Mariaschin met with over 60 ambassadors and other senior diplomats in Geneva and Paris to advocate on Jewish communal priorities: supporting Israel’s Read more » »
How the New York Public Library Acquired a Hidden Trove of Jewish & Yiddish Music
Play Video Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook After decades in the dark, a treasure trove of Jewish music has been rediscovered and added to the New York Public Library’s Dorot Jewish Division. Read more » »
My Goals as B’nai B’rith President – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith elected a new president, Robert (Rob) Spitzer, during its Triennial meeting in January. In his first column, newly elected President Robert Spitzer shares his vision for the organization. Read more » »
