Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
“All Our Brothers and Sisters: Jews Saving Jews During the Holocaust,” co-edited by B’nai B’rith World Center Director Alan Schneider, Now Available
A new book, co-edited by the director of B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Alan Schneider and dedicated to the stories of Jews who rescued fellow Jews during the Holocaust, is now available through publisher Peter Lang. Read more » »
Remembrance and Education: Yom HaShoah and the Synagogue in Babyn Yar
Thursday, April 8th, marks the confluence of two significant events – the observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day throughout the Jewish world, and the dedication of a symbolic synagogue at the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center near Kyiv, where 33,771 Jews were murdered in a two-day period in late September 1941. Read more » »
The B’nai B’rith World Center in #Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) will, for the 20th …
The B’nai B’rith World Center in #Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) will, for the 20th consecutive year, celebrate the heroism of Jews who rescued fellow Jews during the #Holocaust in a joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on April 8 – #YomHaShoah. Read more: https: //www.bnaibrith. Read more » »
Disney Channel Replaces ‘Jerusalem’ With ‘Holy Land’ in Passover PSA
We called out Disney Channel for its Passover PSA that replaced the traditional Jewish phrase “Next year in Jerusalem” with “Next year in the Holy Land” because it is a deliberate negation of #Jerusalem as the eternal Jewish capital. Read more » »
Together with Yad Vashem: World Holocaust Center, Jerusalem, we commemorate those who perished in …
Together with Yad Vashem: World Holocaust Center, Jerusalem, we commemorate those who perished in the Holocaust. Join us this Thursday, April 8 at 11 a.m. ET, Yom HaShoah, as we read the names of #Holocaust victims during our „Unto Every Person There Is A Name” ceremony. Register now: https: //us02web.zoom. Read more » »
For Passover, local Jewish leaders reflect on recent hardship, hope — and Zoom
„There were many times in history when the reading of the story of the Exodus from Egypt was prohibited,” said B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin. „To be able to sit at the table and read the story in freedom…is something we have to be grateful for. Read more » »
The B’nai B’rith World Center and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael to celebrate heroism of Jews Who Rescued Fellow Jews During April 8 Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony
The B’nai B’rith World Center and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael to celebrate heroism of Jews Who Rescued Fellow Jews During April 8 Holocaust Commemoration CeremonyThis year’s ceremony honors Wilhelm Filderman and Itschak Artzi (Romania), José Aboulker Read more » »
Presidency of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Passes to Greece
As Greece 🇬🇷 takes over the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) presidency from Germany 🇩🇪, we thank outgoing chairwoman Ambassador Michaela Küchler and wish incoming chairman Ambassador Chris Lazaris success in his new role. Greece’s leadership in combating #antisemitism and #Holocaust disinformation will be pivotal. Read more » »
Did You Know? We help ensure Holocaust victims are acknowledged and remembered. We are the official …
Did You Know? We help ensure Holocaust victims are acknowledged and remembered. We are the official North American sponsor of “Unto Every Person There is a Name,” under the auspices of Yad Vashem, Israel’s official #Holocaust museum and research center in Jerusalem. Read more » »
Video: March 26, 1979: Begin, Sadat sign the Egypt-Israel peace treaty at the White Hosue
#OTD in 1979, #Israel and #Egypt signed a historic peace treaty at the White House. 42 years later, the alliance holds, and additional Arab nations are now forging their own relations with Israel. https: //abcnews.go. Read more » »
