Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
World Council of Churches Leader, in Statement on Syria, Again Manages to Discern One Villain: The Jewish State – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International—the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish communal and humanitarian organization—condemns the latest anti-Israel messaging of the Geneva-based World Council of Churches (WCC), particularly its current leader, Rev. Read more » »
Holocaust hero’s legacy at risk – B’nai B’rith International
JNS cited B’nai B’rith International posthumously awarding Joseph and Rebecca Bau its prestigious Jewish Rescuers Citation in its coverage of the Joseph Bau House Museum in Tel Aviv facing an uncertain future. Read the article at JNS.org. The Joseph Bau House Museum in Tel Aviv needs support after building housing it is set to be demolished. Read more » »
Leon Uris, master and commander of the written word
A JNS column commemorating what would have been the 100th birthday of Leon Uris, Jewish American novelist and author of “Exodus,” highlights Uris’ B’nai B’rith-sponsored visit to the Soviet Union in the fall of 1989. Read the article at JNS.org. Read more »
Congress Skews Older: Why? – B’nai B’rith International
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people comment on the age of our elected officials, especially in Congress and the White House. I hear, “Members of Congress are so old, and don’t accurately represent our country.” On its face, many of our country’s most recognizable elected officials are older adults. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Honors 12 Murdered Druze Children Through Football Scholarships – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith today launched an initiative to honor the memory of 12 Druze children murdered by Hezbollah on July 27 when the terrorists fired a rocket from Lebanon, striking a football field in the Golan village of Majdal Shams while the children were practicing, leaving a community in grief. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Honors 12 Murdered Druze Children Through Football Scholarships – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith today launched an initiative to honor the memory of 12 Druze children murdered by Hezbollah on July 27 when the terrorists fired a rocket from Lebanon, striking a football field in the Golan village of Majdal Shams while the children were practicing, leaving a community in grief. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Magazine Unveils 2024 Issue – B’nai B’rith International
Photo Essay on Brighton Beach, the Legacy of Jewish Orphanages and the Story of a Nazi-Era Agricultural School B’nai B’rith is excited to unveil the winter 2024 edition of B’nai B’rith Magazine, a thoughtfully curated issue that includes compelling stories reflecting the rich history and diversity of the Jewish community, both past and present. Read more » »
Romania bestows honor upon trio of longtime American Jewish leaders who tackle antisemitism – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, along with two other American Jewish leaders, was honored with the National Order “For Merit” by Ambassador Andrei Muraru, on behalf of the Romanian government. Read more » »
A Portrait of MacArthur Prizewinner Johnny Gandelsman – B’nai B’rith International
In uncertain times, when the present is bleak and the future forecast is even bleaker, a small glimmer of hope has the power to illuminate the spirit, if not the world. Learning that the American Jewish musician Johnny Gandelsman, born in Russia, has been named a MacArthur Fellow might provide a reason to celebrate. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith CEO: World leaders must rise up in the face of the tsunami of anti-Jewish hatred spreading globally
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin sat down with Iton Gadol for a wide-ranging interview about the continuing surge in anti-Semitism globally and how important it is for world leaders to stand up and loudly speak out against the tsunami of hatred against Jews that is spreading. The interview was edited for clarity and length. Read more » »
