Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
More than 160 Jewish Communities and Organizations Across the Globe Urge UN to Use IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism in UN Action Plan – B’nai B’rith International
More than 160 Jewish communities and organizations across the globe called on the United Nations to make use of the Working Definition of Antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in its forthcoming action plan to counter antisemitism. Read more » »
Opinion Piece: Criticizing Argentine Government Sponsorship of Photo Exhibition on “Nakba” – B’nai B’rith International
The Argentine Secretary of Human Rights sponsored a photo exhibition on the Palestinian “Nakba.” When announcing this event on Twitter, he used the words “colonization,” “occupation” and “ethnic cleansing” when referring to the events surrounding Israel’s establishment. Read more » »
Opinion in Inside Sources: As Israel Turns 75, What It Means to Me–and What It Should to You – B’nai B’rith International
In Inside Sources, David J. Michaels, Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs at B’nai B’rith International, writes about Israel’s 75th Anniversary: May 14 marked Israel’s 75th birthday. For many of us, Israel is simply a fact of life — and, amid renewed fighting with terrorists in Gaza, a subject of recurrent controversy. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Deplores First-Time U.N. Event Marking Israel’s Founding As “Nakba” – B’nai B’rith International
B’NAI B’RITH DEPLORES FIRST-TIME U.N. EVENT MARKING ISRAEL’S FOUNDING AS “NAKBA” (Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023)—B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
Debt Ceiling – What Seniors Need to Know – B’nai B’rith International
If you are like me, starting your day means reading the news. Every morning I read from a collection of websites, usually Politico, CNN and The Hill. Over the past few months, there has been a barrage of stories about the debt ceiling. In fact, I would be hard pressed to find someone who could go 24 hours without finding an article on this topic. Read more » »
UK and US to shun UN ‘Nakba Day’ event as Israel calls for boycott – B’nai B’rith International
Israel called on UN member states to shun the event and B’nai Brith International is circulating a petition calling on officials from UN member states not to attend. The US and UK are expected to stay away from the UN General Assembly’s first-ever commemoration of Nakba Day on May 15. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commends Virginia for Adoption of Anti-Semitism Working Definition – B’nai B’rith International
Director of Legislative Affairs Attends Bill Signing and Provides Benediction B’nai B’rith welcomes the adoption by Virginia of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s working definition of anti-Semitism. Gov. Read more » »
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 » »
