Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
Frank Kafka’s Universe: Exhibitions Reveal the Author’s Complex World – B’nai B’rith International
In a Jewish Telegraphic Agency blog published in July, literary scholar Seth Rogoff lamented the vacuity of a generation whose social media posts proliferate with tributes and memes in homage to the early 20th century Czech writer and artist Franz Kafka, but which has not read his writings. Read more » »
How does one ‘remember’? Challenges as the years go by… – B’nai B’rith International
In a JNS op-ed, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin underscores the urgency—and shared responsibility—of safeguarding Holocaust memory and historical truth through education and commemoration, as the Holocaust fades from living memory and denial and distortion grow online and elsewhere. Read the op-ed at JNS.org. Read more » »
How Jews Advanced Freedom in Revolutionary America | With Auburn University Professor Dr. Adam Jortner – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video Jewish men and women during the Revolutionary era sought freedom in America and worked to expand the parameters of liberty for all. They fought alongside their Christian counterparts as patriots, helped shape the new republic, and pushed the nation to uphold its founding ideals. Read more » »
Social Security Fairness Act Becomes a Law! – B’nai B’rith International
I remember watching cable news constantly last month as Congress raced to avoid a shutdown. For two days it was wall-to-wall coverage detailing a variety of plans to keep the government open. Thankfully, a government shutdown was averted. Read more » »
Jewish groups congratulate Trump, look forward to working with him – B’nai B’rith International
American Jewish organizations congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States and JD Vance as Vice President. In its coverage, JNS highlighted B’nai B’rith International’s reaction and desire to work with the Trump administration on key policy priorities. Read more at JNS.org. Read more » »
United Nations Focal Point on Anti-Semitism Releases “Action Plan” – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Rob Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: At a time of surging anti-Jewish hate globally, B’nai B’rith International notes the long-awaited release of a United Nations “action plan to enhance” its “monitoring and response” to anti-Semitism. Read more » »
Potomac Resident Elected Vice Chairman of B’nai B’rith International
Two Washington, D.C.-area residents were elected to leadership positions at B’nai B’rith International. Washington Jewish Week highlighted the election of Bruce Pascal of Potomac, Maryland, as vice chairman and Michael Gellman, also of Potomac, as treasurer of the organization. Read more in Washington Jewish Week. Read more » »
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 » »
