Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

Yiddish Renaissance: Part I – B’nai B’rith International

“We were excited enough …about the idea of… a Yiddish theatre ‘dream team: ’ a group of perhaps 10-12 people with complementary skills and experience who could pool their talents and work together… While many things could be accomplished by individuals, [the site] would benefit from collaborative efforts. Read more » »

A Time for Remembrance, Reflection and Celebration…but Not at the U.N. – B’nai B’rith International

This week is a special time in Israel and in the global Jewish community. First, we observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s day of remembrance of those who have lost their lives while defending the nation-state of the Jewish people and for Israeli victims of terrorism. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith World Center Launches Hebrew Diplomatic Club – B’nai B’rith International

The B’nai B’rith World Center launched on April 19 the Hebrew Diplomatic Club—the first forum ever established in Israel for Hebrew-speaking foreign diplomats. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith International | The U.N. Resolutions That Should Concern Us and the Work of AJIRI – B’nai B’rith International

Many readers are surely familiar with the anti-Israeli bias that exists at the United Nations. But not many know about the resolutions of this organization that cause the greatest damage, not only to Israel, but to the possibilities of peace in the region. Every year, the General Assembly (which is the deliberative body of the U.N. Read more » »

Half a Century In and Around Yankees Baseball | An Interview with Jewish Author and Historian Marty Appel – B’nai B’rith International

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B’nai B’rith Participates in Extraordinary Zionist Congress – B’nai B’rith International

Joining over 2,000 Jewish leaders and young people from Israel and around the world, a delegation of some 20 B’nai B’rith leaders, headed by honorary president Charles Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, participated in the Extraordinary Zionist Congress that convened April 19-21 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. Read more » »

Retired School Teacher – Not So Fast – B’nai B’rith International

Last summer the Washington Post published an article entitled, “Never seen it this bad: America faces catastrophic teacher shortage.” You often hear about our country’s lack of teachers, but this article provided eye-popping statistics and information. Read more » »

Media Coverage of B’nai B’rith World Center and KKL-JNF Joint Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony Honoring Jews Who Rescued Fellow Jews – B’nai B’rith International

The courageous Jewish woman who fooled the NazisFor the 23rd consecutive year, the B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) hosted a joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day (April 18, 2023). Read more » »

B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Announces Winner of 2023 Diaspora Reporting Award – B’nai B’rith International

Itamar Eichner (The Diplomatic correspondent for Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth) Certificate of Merit: Josh Aronson (The Diaspora correspondent for Maariv), Judah Gross (for his articles featured in the Times of Israel) Izhak Hildesheimer to receive a Read more » »

Judicial Reform – B’nai B’rith International

As I observe the worrisome political crisis in Israel, sparked by the judicial reform promoted by the government coalition, I cannot help but feel that it is a crisis that could have been prevented. Read more » »