Category Archives: World
Dreyfus posthumously promoted, 130 years after being wrongly accused of treason in France
Dreyfus posthumously promoted, 130 years after being wrongly accused of treason in FranceAlfred Dreyfus, the French Jewish military officer who was falsely accused of treason in 1894 in France, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of brigadier general, AFP reported on Tuesday. Read more » »
A Retrospective on the Jonathan Pollart Controversy and His Jewish Support
The story of Jonathan Jay Pollard (born in 1954) remains one of contradiction and controversy: a young, bright civilian analyst in the U.S. Read more » »
Two Worlds Out of Many
Most, if not all, of the museums and libraries of New York City have for decades presented exhibits that reveal the monumental contributions made to society by Jewish people in fields including culture, medicine, philosophy and even sports over many centuries. Read more » »
Letter Sent to the Editor: Bolton’s WSJ Piece on Heinous ‘Zionism is Racism’ Resolution Underscores Its Lasting Harm
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David J. Read more »
After U.N. Security Council Backs U.S. Gaza Plan, B’nai B’rith Demands Enforcement of Hamas Obligations
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution backing the United States government’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Read more »
‘Kill the Jews’ scrawled at Canada’s Concordia University
The words “Kill the Jews” were found scrawled inside a building at Concordia University in Montreal over the weekend, marking the latest antisemitic incident in Canada.The vandalism, which included the words “Allahu Akbar,” Arabic for “God is great,” was discovered in a campus bathroom. Read more » »
A Remarkable Parkinson’s Disease Breakthrough | The Life-Changing Power Of Israeli Innovation
Play Video WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK Millions of people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease. For many, involuntary tremors can make even the simplest daily tasks—signing their name, holding a cup of coffee or getting dressed—feel impossible. Read more » »
West Houston B’nai B’rith Lodge gives donation to Books Between Kids
West Houston B’nai B’rith Lodge gives donation to Books Between KidsMembers of the West Houston Lodge of B’nai B’rith met Sunday, Oct. 26, at Belmont Village in Bellaire to hear speaker Kayla Hand, executive director of Books Between Kids. Read more » »
Remembering ‘Zionism Is racism’ | Opinion
Read The Washington Times op-ed by former Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) and AJIRI-BBI Executive Director Gil Kapen on how the U.N.’s 1975 “Zionism is Racism” resolution betrayed the institution’s founding ideals and still fuels efforts to delegitimize Israel today. Fifty years ago this week, on Nov. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commemorates 87th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Across Latin America
B’nai B’rith commemorated the 87th anniversary of the 1938 November Pogroms, also known as Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, in events throughout Latin America, attended by dignitaries, Jewish community members and special guests. Read more »
