Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith’s Reaction to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We thank the president and his team for their commitment to securing the release of all of the hostages Hamas is holding. He has made it clear that the return of all hostages is a priority for the United States. Read more » »
Darkness in Red Cross History: A Century of ICRC Failures Toward the Jewish People – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs When we open the website of the Red Cross, we find three words that make up the definition of its mission: neutral, impartial and independent. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith, United Nations Holocaust Program and Center for Jewish History Host Film Screening and Discussion: “Bau, Artist at War” – B’nai B’rith International
The screening was followed by a discussion that included (from left): Sean McNamara, director; Deborah Smerecnik, producer and writer; Clila Bau; Hadasa Bau; and B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, who served as moderator. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Interview with Journalist Jana Beris About October 7 Attack and its Devastating Consequences
Itón Gadol highlighted B’nai B’rith International’s interview with Uruguayan-Israeli journalist Jana Beris, who spoke with our Eduardo Kohn and Adriana Camisar about the aftermath of the October 7 attack, and the consequences for Israel and the entire Middle East region.Read more in Spanish here, or below in English. Read more » »
Jana Beris on October 7 Attack and Its Devastating Aftermath – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video In this important and emotional interview, our Eduardo Kohn and Adriana Camisar speak with Uruguayan-Israeli journalist Jana Beris about the dramatic situation in Israel. The interview is in Spanish. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Announces 2025 Sally and George Schneider Scholarship for New York City-Area Student – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International will award the annual Sally and George Schneider Scholarship to a deserving Jewish female graduate student in the spring of 2025. Applications are now being accepted. Read more » »
Body of Shiri Bibas identified; forensic evidence proves Hamas murdered her
Israel 365 News highlighted B’nai B’rith International’s tweet regarding the return of Shiri Bibas’ body finally being returned to Israel so she can be laid to rest. Read the article here. The director of the Abu Kabir National Institute of Forensic Medicine, Dr. Read more »
B’nai B’rith Leader, Immigration Lawyer Max J. Kohler – B’nai B’rith International
Little known today, B’nai B’rith leader Max J. Kohler (1871-1934) worked to ameliorate the plight of German Jews suffering under the Nazis by using his knowledge of constitutional and immigration law. He fought on their behalf until the last day of his life. Read more » »
LA Wildfires: The Unique Impact on Older Adults – B’nai B’rith International
Anyone who has seen the images of the wildfires that raged across Los Angeles in January has certainly been taken aback by the devastation. The photos and videos paint a picture of an apocalyptic world. At least 29 people were killed in the fires. Thousands more have lost their homes and everything in them. Read more » »
Argentina–Finally on the Right Side of History – B’nai B’rith International
Argentine Senate Approves “Trial in Absentia” for Iranian Terrorists An Analysis from B’nai B’rith Special Advisor on Latin American and U.N. Affairs Adriana Camisar: On Feb. 20, the Argentine Senate approved a bill that incorporates the so called “Trial in Absentia” into Argentina’s criminal procedure law. Read more » »
