Category Archives: World
David Michaels Op-Ed (TOI): Don’t Play Politics With Genocide
B’nai B’rith International Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David J. Michaels responded to recent allegations of genocide hurled at Israel by the likes of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and comedian Russell Brand. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith POA faz doação de 2500 fraldas para Clínica Esperança
A doação de fraldas já faz parte das açőes de Tzedaká da Loja Iehuda Halevi, da B’nai B’rith de Porto Alegre. Tzedaká, que significa justiça social e Tikun Olam, tornar este um mundo melhor para todos, são valores e objetivos da B’nai B’rith. Read more » »
Letters Of Thanks For Ebola Response (Through Partner IsraAID)
In order to combat the the Ebola crisis in West Africa, B’nai B’rith International pledged disaster relief donations to fund our partner IsraAID’s efforts on the ground. The following letters of thanks to IsraAID come from Israeli Pres. Read more » »
Women gather at Congregation B’Nai B’Rith Jacob to kick off a Shabbaton
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – Over 100 women gathered on Wednesday night at Congregation B’Nai B’Rith Jacob to bake to kick off a Shabbaton. The project originated in South Africa and began in an effort to allow the Jewish community to observe the Sabbath in South Africa. The women spent the evening cooking challa. Read more » »
Seniors Grateful, Disappointed by Social Security Increase
WILKES-BARRE – Some senior citizens were excited, and others were disappointed Wednesday when the Social Security Administration announced that social security and supplemental income benefits will increase 1.7% next year. „I’m just surprised, I don`t know, I`m getting more money,” said Jean Smith. Read more » »
Iton Gadol: A Tribute To B’nai B’rith On Its 171st Birthday (Spanish)
On Oct. 13, 2014, B’nai B’rith celebrated 171 years of service to the global Jewish community. To celebrate, B’nai B’rith International posted a timeline of major events (seen below), but commemorated the milestone by conducting business as usual: Read more » »
Op-Ed: Prevent Hamas From Re-Arming Before Investing in Gaza
After the global community pledged $5.4 billion to the rebuilding of Gaza following this summer’s 50-day conflict, B’nai B’rith International Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin wrote a strongly-worded critique, published in The Algemeiner . Read more » »
Jewish Boycotts – Then and Now
A Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) protest against Israel in Melbourne, Australia, on June 5, 2010. Photo: Mohamed Ouda via Wikimedia Commons. JNS. Read more » »
Jews in the First World War
Conflict on Univeristy Campuses B’nai Brith Commemorates AMIA Bombing – Friday July 18th, 2014 Non-Dinner Dinner & Non-Tribute Tribute to Earl & Cheryl Barish « Shana Tova from B’nai Brith Canada Read more » »
B’nai B’rith To Web Retailers: Remove Hateful Paraphernalia
B’nai B’rith International took a stand against hateful paraphernalia being sold in online marketplaces, calling on web retailers Etsy, Ebay, Amazon, Sears Marketplace and Yahoo! to adhere to their own policies of decency. Read more » »
