Category Archives: World

Summary of the London Bureau’s meetings

Summary of the London Bureau’s meetings 09/06/2018| Advocacy, BB London Bureau of International Affairs, BBLBIA, BBLBIA News, BBUK, Jewish Interest| Summary of the London Bureau’s meetings with Oxfam, Christian Aid and Amnesty UK B’NAI B’RITH UK Read more » »

Is the US-Israel relationship in danger?

US President Donald Trump has steadfastly backed Israel at the UN, moved the embassy to Jerusalem and withdrawn from the Iranian nuclear deal. As a result, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised him effusively. But this, according to Netanyahu critics on the Left both in Israel and the US, is a mistake. Read more » »

Philippe Meyer Elected President of B’nai B’rith France

​B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement:   The General Assembly of B’nai B’rith France elected Philippe Meyer as president of B’nai B’rith France. Meyer formerly served as vice president. He succeeds Serge Dahan, who is now president of B’nai B’rith Europe. Read more » »

Local Chatter: Greater Pittston residents graduate, earn dean’s list honors

Aufiere – Eight local residents earned academic awards as well as their bachelor’s degrees during the recent commencement weekend at King’s College. From left, are Anneliese Romani, Harding; Kyler Kovaleski, Avoca; Michael Prociak, Jenkins Township; Keirstin Lasher, Harding. Read more » »

Times of Israel: At Long Last Argentina Confirms That Alberto Nisman Was Murdered

B’nai B’rith International’s Special Advisor on Latin American Affairs Adriana Camisar published an op-ed in the Times of Israel about the court decision classifying Argentinian Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death in 2015 by gunshot wound as a murder rather than a suicide. Read more » »

Atlantans Turning 60 Reunite at Jewbilee

Before Moishe House or LEADS, young Jews in Atlanta connected through youth groups such as BBYO’s Aleph Zadik Aleph and B’nai B’rith Girls. That enduring connection recently brought 60 people together for the 60th Jewbilee in Atlanta. Read more » »

Israel’s “First Obligation To World Jewry Is To Survive And To Thrive”

Elliot Abrams, Former U.S Deputy National Security Advisor in Keynote to B’nai B’rith World Center Journalism Award Ceremony in JerusalemElliot Abrams, former U.S Deputy National Security Advisor and Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at Council on Foreign Relations in Washington D.C. Read more » »

Ocean City High School Students Receives Scholarship in South Jersey Diverse Minds Writing Challenge

Cape May County HeraldOcean City High School Students Receives Scholarship in South Jersey Diverse Minds Writing ChallengeCape May County HeraldThis education and awareness initiative was created as part of B’nai B’rith programming that promotes tolerance and communicates a message of equality among all citizens. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Europe President Serge Dahan strongly condemns the cancellation of the Argentina – Israel football match

B’nai B’rith Europe President Serge Dahan strongly condemns the cancellation of the Argentina – Israel football matchA poster in the West Bank protesting against the football matchThe football match between Argentina and Israel planned on Sunday, 10th of June, was called off. Read more » »

COMMUNIQUE : Philippe Meyer, élu Président du B’nai B’rith France

Lors de l’Assemblée Générale du B’nai B’rith France qui s’est tenue à Paris dimanche 3 juin 2018, Philippe Meyer a été élu Président du B’nai B’rith France. Read more » »