Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
Forest Hills youth leader receives prestigious leadership award – B’nai B’rith International
The Queens Chronicle spotlighted Laura Hemlock-Schaeffer, a recipient of the 2025 Label A. Katz Young Leadership Award from B’nai B’rith International. She was one of five distinguished young leaders honored during our Triennial Meeting in Washington, D.C. Read more in the Queens Chronicle. Read more » »
Tyler Baram of Long Island Appointed Chair of B’nai B’rith Connect – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Baram of Long Island, New York, as the new chair of B’nai B’rith Connect, our young professional network. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Deal to Release Hostages Held in Gaza – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Rob Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith welcomes the new ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war, which includes the initial release of 33 hostages and a limited Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. There are about 100 hostages in Hamas captivity at this time. Read more » »
Israel Philharmonic Honors Founder Bronisław Huberman With Concert in Recognition of His Heroism During the Holocaust – B’nai B’rith International
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a special concert in honor of its founder virtuoso violinist Bronisław Huberman z”l. The concert will open with a presentation of the “Jewish Rescuers Citation” in his memory by B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust. Read more » »
Five Young Professionals Earn Prestigious B’nai B’rith Leadership Award – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International bestowed the 2025 Label A. Katz Young Leadership Award to five distinguished young leaders during its Triennial Meeting on Jan. 12 in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Concludes Triennial Meeting With Election of New President and Officers – B’nai B’rith International
Discussions on the Middle East and U.S. Elections B’nai B’rith International concluded its Triennial Meeting of the B’nai B’rith Board of Governors today in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
Robert Spitzer of Mercer Island, Washington, Elected President of B’nai B’rith International – B’nai B’rith International
Robert Spitzer of Mercer Island, Washington, was elected president of B’nai B’rith International by the organization’s International Board of Governors during its Triennial meeting. Spitzer immediately begins a three-year term leading the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Read more » »
Submission Process Opens For 2025 B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage – B’nai B’rith International
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem announced that the submission process for its Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage for 2025 is open. Deadline for submission: February 28, 2025. For entry form click here. Read more » »
Support line for released hostages and families is launched by NATAL, Kamim Foundation – B’nai B’rith International
The Jerusalem Post reported on the creation of a dedicated phone line to support released hostages and their families, launched with significant funding from B’nai B’rith International. Read about this vital initiative in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Opens Emergency Relief Fund for Victims of California Wildfires – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International has opened a Disaster and Emergency Relief Fund to aid victims of the California Wildfires that are spreading rapidly across Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in a state of emergency as five wildfires, fueled by a destructive windstorm that began Tuesday, continue to burn out of control. Read more » »
