Tag Archives: Antisemitism
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 » »
B’nai B’rith Releases Report on Antisemitism at European Universities
New Publication from B’nai B’rith International, democ., and the European Union of Jewish StudentsB’nai B’rith International, democ., and the European Union of Jewish Students launched on August 26 a new report titled “A climate of fear and exclusion”: Antisemitism at European universities. Read more » »
Major European universities foster ‘climate of fear’ for Jewish students, report finds
A new report published by B’nai B’rith International, the European Union of Jewish Students, and the German think tank Democ found that in nine of Europe’s key countries there is „a climate of fear and exclusion at European universities. Read more » »
EU Jews defend antisemitism czar from pro-Israel bias claims
Major Jewish groups in Europe and beyond on Monday publicly defended Katharina von Schnurbein, the E.U. point person for the fight against antisemitism, after lawmakers from the bloc’s legislative arm criticized her, allegedly for arguing against punishing Israel with sanctions.It s “deeply troubling” to see Katharina von Schnurbein, the E.U. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Joins Global Jewish Organizations in Support of EU Antisemitism Coordinator – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International has joined dozens of leading Jewish organizations from Europe and around the world in signing a letter of support for Read more » »
‘Sarajevo Haggadah’ proceeds to be donated to Palestinian causes, announces Bosnian museum
The Jerusalem Post quoted B’nai B’rith International criticizing the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina for politicizing the Sarajevo Haggadah—a Jewish cultural treasure—by falsely accusing Israel of “genocide” and diverting proceeds from its publication and exhibit to fund donations to a non‑existent “Palestinian state. Read more » »
