Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
Holocaust Survivors Whose Lives are Bookended by War – B’nai B’rith International
In the Spring of 2022, I wrote a blog entitled, “Russian Invasion of Ukraine Leaves Horrific Toll on Seniors.” The article detailed the horrific stories of how seniors were coping with the war. About two and half years later, the war is raging on. I recently thought about updating that 2022 blog post. Read more » »
Young Leaders Strengthen Ties With Japan Through Kakehashi Project – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith’s Young Leadership Network—Connect—represented the Jewish-American community during the annual Kakehashi Project in Japan, a trip organized by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) aimed at strengthening ties between Jewish Americans, Japan and the United States. Read more » »
Jews for Jesus remains a deceptive cover to convert Jews | Opinion
In a Jerusalem Post op-ed, B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Director Alan Schneider calls out Jews for Jesus for what it is: a poorly veiled and deceptive cover for a full-court effort to convert Jews to Christianity. Read the op-ed in The Jerusalem Post. Read more »
B’nai B’rith Outraged by Lifting of Gaza “Genocide” Canard in New Pope Book – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International, the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish organization and one profoundly committed to interreligious harmony, is stunned and outraged by the reported citing of claims of “genocide” in Gaza by Pope Francis in a book expected to first be released in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries tomorrow. Read more » »
Fourth Latin American Forum on Antisemitism Combats Hatred on a Global Scale – B’nai B’rith International
The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) held the fourth Latin American Forum Against Anti-Semitism in Costa Rica this week, co-organized by B’nai B’rith International.The three-day forum, held from Nov. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Latin America Commemorates 86th Anniversary of Nazi Pogroms – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith commemorated the 86th anniversary of the 1938 November Pogroms, also known as Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, in events throughout Latin America, attended by dignitaries, Jewish community members and special guests. Read more » »
From Auschwitz to The White House | Filmmaker Rick Minnich Discusses New Documentary „The Presidents’ Tailor” – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video For decades, Martin Greenfield dressed some of the world’s most famous and powerful people – from Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Barack Obama, to stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jimmy Fallon. But none knew the origins of his expertise: Auschwitz. Read more » »
Exploring the History of the B’nai B’rith at Israel’s Festival of Storytellers – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International took center stage on Oct. 20 during the fourth evening of the traditional Festival of Storytellers, which has been held annually for the past 21 years during Sukkot. Deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition of storytelling, the event brings together participants of all ages to share stories that reflect on history. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Statement on Elimination of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We laud the Israeli military operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the chief architect of the Oct. Read more » »
Today in Jewish History: Another Birthday for B’nai B’rith
Iton Gadol noted the 181st anniversary of B’nai B’rith International’s founding, which occurred on Oct. 13, 1843 on the Lower East Side of New York City. Read more in Iton Gadol in Spanish. Read in English below. Read more »
