Category Archives: World
‘Portuguese Dreyfus’ Captain Barros Basto Honored for Lifetime of Courage
In a solemn and historically resonant ceremony, the International Observatory of Human Rights, in partnership with B’nai B’rith Portugal, posthumously honored Captain Arthur Carlos de Barros Basto, a decorated Portuguese war hero and pioneering Read more » »
‘Stand strong for Israel,’ urges Dr. Elana Yael Heideman
Amid what she describes as “a siege on Jews and Israel on every front,” Dr. Elana Yael Heideman, CEO of the Israel Forever Foundation (IFF), has invited the international community to join together in solidarity with Israel on May 14, Israel’s Declaration Day. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith uncovers antisemitic social media posts of Quebec med school applicants, students
B’nai B’rith uncovers antisemitic social media posts of Quebec med school applicants, studentsThe Canadian B’nai B’rith Jewish non-profit says it has “exposed” a server on a social media platform used by Quebec medical school applicants and students to spread antisemitic and other hateful content. Read more » »
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, of Chicago, is first US-born pope, Leo XIV
In a statement, B’nai B’rith International extended its warm wishes to our Catholic partners and friends around the world on the election of Pope Leo XIV. Read more at JNS.org. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, a Chicago native, was elected as the new pope of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He will be called Leo XIV. The first U.S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith participa de roda de conversa sobre liberdade religiosa em São Paulo
B’nai B’rith participa de roda de conversa sobre liberdade religiosa em São Paulo Na manhã de ontem, 8 de maio, a B’nai B’rith São Paulo, representada por seu presidente Edgar Lagus, participou da roda de conversa “Liberdade Religiosa: um direito de todos”, realizada na sede da Federação Espírita do Estado de São Paulo. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith do Paraná marcou presença na cerimônia em homenagem ao Dia da Vitória
B’nai B’rith do Paraná marcou presença na cerimônia em homenagem ao Dia da Vitória Nesta quarta-feira, a B’nai B’rith do Paraná – representada por Szyja Lorber, presidente da Loja Chaim Weizmann – e a Federação Israelita do PR marcaram presença na Read more » »
Duas notícias da BB do Rio Grande do Sul
Duas notícias da BB do Rio Grande do Sul PRIMEIRA Uma noite de reflexão, amizade e aprendizado! A residência dos membros da BBRS, Jacobo e Marili Buchalter, foi palco de mais uma inspiradora reunião da Loja Barão Hirsch, com a presença especial de Read more » »
Decades after his death, Ben-Zion’s relatively unknown Jewish art is timely, experts say
A private tour of the former Manhattan home and studio of the Jewish artist Ben-Zion presents as the artistic version of an ice-cream headache. Read more » »
Century of Life Lessons from Daughter of Pep Boys Founder
Play Video WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK As she nears her 101st birthday, Bea Strauss Franklin shares stories and wisdom from a remarkable life shaped by family, service and an enduring sense of purpose. Read more » »
Israel’s War Against Hamas and the Surge In Campus Anti-Semitism | CEO Dan Mariaschin Interview with George Korda on WOKI-FM – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin joined “State Your Case” host George Korda on WOKI-FM, Newstalk 98.7 (East Tennessee) to break down the current situation in Israel, the complexities of its defensive war against Hamas, and how the terror group lies and distorts global perception to falsely portray Israel as the villain. Read more » »
