Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith Condemns Reported Abbas Nixing of Vaccine for Jerusalem Muslim Worshippers
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2021)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We strongly condemn Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s reported refusal of an Israeli proposal to open a coronavirus vaccination location in the area of the Temple Mount. Read more » »
Kentucky to become first US state to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
Kudos to Kentucky for becoming the first U.S. state to adopt the IHRA definition of #antisemitism. As anti-Semitic attacks rise, Kentucky’s leaders are taking a crucial step in protecting Jewish communities. We urge more states to follow Kentucky’s lead. Read more » »
#DYK? The Martin D. Popky B’nai B’rith Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA was the first B’nai …
#DYK? The Martin D. Popky B’nai B’rith Apartments in Wilkes-Barre, PA was the first B’nai B’rith sponsored older adult affordable housing property. It opened in 1971 and features 236 units. Martin D. Popky was instrumental in pursuing the housing program on behalf of B’nai B’rith and was the first board president. Read more » »
NBC Pulls Controversial ‘Nurses’ Episode From Digital, Future Airings Amid Backlash Over …
We condemn the horrific and completely inaccurate portrayal of Orthodox Jews on NBC’s ‘Nurses.’ Anti-Semitic depictions of Jews only fan the flames of hate. Good of NBC to pull this episode and all future airings of ‘Nurses.’ We urge Global TV in Canada to follow suit. Read more » »
Syracuse tables resolution to adopt IHRA definition, citing Palestinian rights
One step forward, 3 steps back Syracuse University. After the SU Student Association (SA) introduced a resolution to adopt the IHRA’s working definition of #antisemitism, it tabled the resolution because it doesn’t think anti-Semitism should be equated with anti-Zionism. How absurd. We urge SA to adopt the resolution ASAP. Read more » »
Kosher slaughter, circumcision and Jews’ religious freedom | Opinion
„Modern democracies should not be bartering away #religiousfreedom. Protecting it, rather, should be their first priority,” writes B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin. Read more » »
Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief and former Foreign …
Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief and former Foreign Minister of Maldives shares his insights into the state of religious freedom globally, the unique challenges facing Jews around the world and his defense of human rights. Read more » »
Dealing with Historic Changes and Challenges in the Middle East
Missed our interview with Israel in Atlanta’s Deputy Consul General Alex Gandler on the Middle East’s rapidly shifting dynamics? WATCH his conversation with CEO Dan Mariaschin on Israel’s 🇮🇱 #COVID19 breakthroughs, the importance of Israel-Diaspora relations and so much more: https: //youtu. Read more » »
Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be Biden’s ambassador to the U.N.
We congratulate Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield upon her confirmation as the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. We look forward to working closely with Amb. Thomas-Greenfield to protect and promote America’s values, interests and alliances at the United Nations. Read more » »
Who is Donating to Texas Storm Relief Efforts?
We’re included in NBC DFW’s list of organizations providing aid to #Texans after last week’s winter storm. Make a donation to our Disaster and Emergency Relief Fund to help communities across the state attempting to recover after the #TexasWinterStorm: https: //donatenow.networkforgood. Read more » »
