Category Archives: B’nai B’rith International

Sam Schloss Lodge Spearheads Donation of Relief Fund to FJFS, Plough Towers

The Memphis Hebrew Watchman covered our donation, together with members of the Sam Schloss Lodge, of COVID-19 relief kits to local organizations in the Memphis area. Read more » »

Man accused of beheading U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl ordered released by Pakistani court

Pakistan’s highest court today upheld a lower court ruling and ordered the release of the orchestrator of the kidnapping and brutal murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. Read more » »

Holocaust Remembrance Day is Marked in Latin America

Jewish communities in countries across Latin America held events to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.​Due to the pandemic commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day in Latin America was held in-person in only a few countries this year.All events were available to watch live through streaming. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Volunteers Feed Hospital COVID Workers

FORT WORTH — On Jan. 26 ICU COVID workers at Texas Health Southwest enjoyed a meal prepared by members of the Isadore Garsek Lodge of B’nai B’rith, a Jewish social service organization actively dedicated to improving the quality of life in its community. “The leaders of our hospital appreciate the support from our community. Read more » »

Conversation with B’nai B’rith: Pioneering Astronaut Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬? The first Jewish-American male astronaut in space spun a dreidel during his journey! Former NASA #astronaut Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman joined our Conversations series to talk about the journey that led him to join the space program, how flying above the #Earth impacted his global perspective and the future of Mars travel. Read more » »

Thanks to H.E. Miguel Moratinos, United Nations High Representative to the United Nations Alliance …

Thanks to H.E. Miguel Moratinos, United Nations High Representative to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), for sharing his insights on the lessons of the #Holocaust and rising global #antisemitism. We appreciate his efforts to fight anti-Jewish bias within the world body. Rewatch the conversation: https: //youtu. Read more » »

By the end of World War II, a Jewish cultural revival in #Germany seemed unthinkable. But as …

By the end of World War II, a Jewish cultural revival in #Germany seemed unthinkable. But as surviving Jews returned, so did their music. Dr. Tina Fruhauf joins CEO Dan Mariaschin to guide us through the rebirth of German-Jewish music after the #Holocaust on our latest #podcast: http: //bit. Read more » »

In 2017, then-U.S. Amb. to Israel David Friedman delivered his first public speech as ambassador, to …

In 2017, then-U.S. Amb. to Israel David Friedman delivered his first public speech as ambassador, to the B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem: https: //www.bnaibrith. Read more » »

Why the IHRA Handbook on Antisemitism — Not Just Its Definition — Is Needed

„In the 21st century, combating #antisemitism requires new tools and means to join the battle,” writes our CEO Daniel Mariaschin in the Algemeiner. „This unbridled anti-Semitism demonstrates why a new handbook of definitions” published by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance – IHRA and the European Commission „is so important. Read more » »

Connecting People to Credible Information about the Holocaust off Facebook – About Facebook

Holocaust denial and distortion are part of the alarming rise in #antisemitism globally. Educating people is the best way to counter dangerous misinformation and help prevent acts of hate. Read more » »