Category Archives: World
As Dan Mariaschin readies to retire as B’nai B’rith CEO, he worries about unprecedented threats to Jews
As Daniel S. Mariaschin approaches retirement after 53 years in Jewish advocacy, including 37 years at B’nai B’rith International where he has been CEO since 1999, he is very concerned about Jewish wellbeing.“As a community, we’re facing challenges to the extent and the level that we’ve never faced before,” he told JNS. Read more » »
DÉCLARATION CONJOINTE: LA LOI VISANT A LUTTER CONTRE LA HAINE EST UN PAS EN AVANT DANS L’APPLICATION MUSCLEE DES LOIS EXISTANTES
CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH Le 17 juin, 2026 OTTAWA – À la suite de l’adoption du projet de loi C-9, la Loi visant à lutter contre la haine, sept organisations communautaires — l’Alliance des Canadiens contre l’antisémitisme, B’nai Brith Canada, les Read more » »
JOINT STATEMENT: THE COMBATTING HATE ACT IS A STEP FORWARD AND A CATALYST FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT
Cliquez ici pour le français June 17, 2026 OTTAWA – Following the adoption of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, into law, seven community organizations—the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism, B’nai Brith Canada, Canadian Women Against Read more » »
Letters to the editor, June 19 2026 – The Jewish Chronicle
Police responseThe National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) shares the dismay highlighted in recent coverage of a document associated with the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP).Some of the views described in that paper are deeply concerning and do not reflect the values, standards or operational position of British policing. Read more » »
Havdalah dinner brings Sydney communities together
Havdalah dinner brings Sydney communities togetherLast Saturday, 13 June, nearly 200 people from Sydney’s Jewish and broader communities gathered for a Havdalah dinner aimed at strengthening connection, dialogue and social cohesion. Read more » »
Anti-Jewish harassment recorded in 98 countries in 2023, Pew finds
The number of countries with “high” or “very high” levels of social hostility toward religious groups increased by 22%, from 45 in 2022 to 55 in 2023, according to a Pew Research Center survey released on Monday.Israel was one of six countries placed in the report’s “very high” category for religiously motivated social hostilities. Read more » »
‘Just lots of questions,’ experts say of reported terms of US deal with Iran
As details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Iran framework agreement begin to emerge, Jewish organizations and policy experts said that questions remain whether its terms go far enough and if Tehran can be trusted to adhere to them.“Whether or not this agreement succeeds lies in strict verification and intrusive enforcement,” Daniel S. Read more » »
Pratt, Thomas earn top honors at 75th annual B’nai B’rith
Pratt, Thomas earn top honors at 75th annual B’nai B’rithROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Some of the Roanoke and New River Valley’s top student-athletes were recognized Monday night as the B’nai B’rith Athletic and Achievement Awards celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Hotel Roanoke. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith São Paulo promoveu mais uma enriquecedora edição do seu Clube de Leitura
A B’nai B’rith São Paulo promoveu mais uma enriquecedora edição do seu Clube de Leitura, reunindo participantes para uma reflexão profunda e inspiradora sobre a obra “Limpa”, da autora Alia Trabucco Zerán. Read more » »
