Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith Commemorates 87th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Across Latin America
B’nai B’rith commemorated the 87th 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 »
B’nai B’rith Concerned by Postponement of Summit of the Americas
B’nai B’rith International President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is deeply troubled by the announcement that the X Summit of the Americas, originally scheduled to take place Dec. 4–5 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has been postponed. Read more » »
Fifty years since ‘Zionism is Racism,’ U.N. anti-Semitism continues | Opinion
Read the Jerusalem Post op-ed by AJIRI-BBI Board Chair Richard P. Schifter and Executive Director Gil Kapen on the enduring impact of the U.N.’s infamous “Zionism is Racism” resolution 50 years later and the urgent need to confront its toxic legacy. Read more » »
Op-ed: 50 years ago, with one vote, the U.N. set in motion today’s anti-Zionism
In a JNS op-ed, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels mark 50 years since the U.N.’s “Zionism is racism” resolution, which paved the way for today’s institutionalized anti-Israel prejudice and helped fuel global anti-Semitism. Read the full piece at JNS.org. Read more » »
How ChaiFlicks Is Powering a New Era of Jewish Storytelling | Interview with Co-Founder Neil Friedman
Play Video WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK What does the future of Jewish film and TV look like?In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, CEO Dan Mariaschin sits down with Neil Friedman—co-founder of premier Jewish streaming Read more » »
Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords ahead of Syrian, Saudi leaders’ visits to Washington
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin spoke with Jewish Insider about Kazakhstan’s expected entry into the Abraham Accords and its broader significance for strengthening Israel’s ties and deepening cooperation with Muslim-majority nations. Read more in Jewish Insider. Read more » »
Letter to Royal Concertgebouw: Reverse Discriminatory Ban and Allow Hanukkah Concert to Proceed
B’nai B’rith International President Robert B. Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin sent a letter to the Royal Concertgebouw condemning its discriminatory cancellation of a Hanukkah concert over Cantor Shai Abramson’s participation. We urged the Concertgebouw to reverse this decision immediately and allow the concert to proceed as planned. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International Delegation Participates in 39th Zionist Congress
B’nai B’rith fielded a mission of 20 delegates from 10 countries to the 39th Zionist Congress that convened in Jerusalem on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. The delegation was led by International President Robert Spitzer and former President Charles Kaufman, who represents B’nai B’rith on the Zionist Executive. Read more » »
Coverage of B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin Announcing June 2026 Retirement
During an October 2025 Board of Directors meeting, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin announced his retirement after 37 years with the organization, effective June 30, 2026. Read the full announcement here. Read more »
B’nai B’rith Alliance Launches with Convention in Berlin
Launch of B’nai B’rith AllianceThe first convention of the B’nai B’rith Alliance (BBA)—a new district that includes B’nai B’rith members in Northern, Central and Southern Europe, took place in Berlin Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. Read more » »
