Tag Archives: anti semitism
Op-ed: 50 years ago, with one vote, the U.N. set in motion today’s anti-Zionism
In a JNS op-ed, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels mark 50 years since the U.N.’s “Zionism is racism” resolution, which paved the way for today’s institutionalized anti-Israel prejudice and helped fuel global anti-Semitism. Read the full piece at JNS.org. Read more » »
Letter to Royal Concertgebouw: Reverse Discriminatory Ban and Allow Hanukkah Concert to Proceed
B’nai B’rith International President Robert B. Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin sent a letter to the Royal Concertgebouw condemning its discriminatory cancellation of a Hanukkah concert over Cantor Shai Abramson’s participation. We urged the Concertgebouw to reverse this decision immediately and allow the concert to proceed as planned. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International Delegation Participates in 39th Zionist Congress
B’nai B’rith fielded a mission of 20 delegates from 10 countries to the 39th Zionist Congress that convened in Jerusalem on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. The delegation was led by International President Robert Spitzer and former President Charles Kaufman, who represents B’nai B’rith on the Zionist Executive. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith CEO: Pittsburgh Attack Foretold Surge in Anti-Semitism
JNS marked the seventh anniversary of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue tragedy with reflections on its lasting impact on the American Jewish community and spoke with B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, who called the attack “a tragic, horrific harbinger of the cascade of anti-Semitism we are experiencing today. Read more » »
Jewish Leaders and Members of Congress Speak on Anti-Semitism
Members of Congress and leaders in the Jewish community spoke on anti-Semitism and Israel advocacy at B’nai B’rith’s Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, D.C. this week. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Home Living Hostages Held by Hamas – B’nai B’rith International
Urges Vigilance in Ensuring Terms of Peace Deal Are UpheldB’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International welcomes with profound relief and emotion the long-awaited return of 20 living hostages kidnapped and held by Hamas for two agonizing years. Read more » »
Milei Receives B’nai B’rith Medal for His Support of Israel and Fight Against Terrorism | Interview with CEO Dan Mariaschin
WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE (IN SPANISH) During his visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Argentine President Javier Milei was honored by the international organization B’nai B’rith with a medal recognizing his commitment to combating terrorism, his support for the State of Israel, and his respect for Judaism. Read more » »
In Historic First, B’nai B’rith Honors Argentine President in Presence of Israeli Prime Minister – B’nai B’rith International
On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly session opening in New York, B’nai B’rith International today bestowed its Presidential Gold Medal—the organization’s highest honor—upon President Javier Milei of Argentina in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Begins Meetings with World Leaders at 80th UNGA Session
On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, B’nai B’rith International has commenced its annual marathon of high-level meetings with visiting world leaders in New York. Read more » »
Letter Sent to Secretary Rubio: Pressing Jordan to Extradite Terrorist Ahlam Aref Ahmad Al-Tamimi to U.S.
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the United States to press Jordan to extradite Ahlam Aref Ahmad Al-Tamimi, a Jordanian national wanted for her role in the 2001 Sbarro restaurant bombing in Jerusalem that killed and injured American citizens. Read more » »
