Tag Archives: Antisemitism
B’nai B’rith Commemorates 60th Anniversary of March on Washington – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: As the 60th anniversary of the defining March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom approaches, B’nai B’rith commemorates its vitally important role in the fight for civil rights. August 28 marks 60 years since civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Read more » »
Clear And Present Dangers: Iran and Latin America – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn On July 20, the Defense Ministers of Iran and Bolivia signed a bilateral cooperation memorandum in Tehran. The agreement, signed by Iran’s Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Qarai Ashtiani and Bolivia’s Edmundo Novillo Aguilar, has sparked intense debate within Bolivia and the region. Read more » »
Jewish leaders praise Panama for adopting IHRA antisemitism definition – JNS.org
(July 28, 2023 / JNS) The Republic of Panama became the 42nd country to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. The decision, announced on July 25, drew praise from Jewish leaders. Read more » »
Panama Adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism to Combat Discrimination and Hatred – B’nai B’rith International
A statement from B’nai B’rith Panama/The Jewish Community in Panama: Panama Adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism to Combat Discrimination and Hatred (Panama City, July 25, 2023)-Panama has taken a significant step in its commitment against Read more » »
Drop Roger Waters, a dozen-plus Jewish groups urge music company – JNS.org
(July 24, 2023 / JNS) German media conglomerate Bertelsmann announced in 2016 that it had, effectively, told Pink Floyd frontman Rogers Waters “Wish You Were Here” and let’s make “Money” while being “Comfortably Numb” to the chutzpah of a company with a troubling World War II-era history signing a noted antisemite. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Israeli President’s Celebration of U.S.-Israel Bond During Remarks Before Congress – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: Appearing before a joint meeting of the United States Congress, Israeli President Isaac Herzog celebrated Israel’s “first” 75 years and reiterated the strong bond between the State of Israel and the United States. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith-Led Trip Engages Latin American Journalists in Israel – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith hosted 14 journalists from Latin America in Israel, leading them through a diverse and intensive program. Read more » »
College Students: Help Address Anti-Semitism On Social Media – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith Essay Contest Winners Can Earn Up to $2500 College Scholarship The B’nai B’rith International 2023 None Shall Be Afraid Essay Contest invites students between the ages of 18 and 22 to address the prevalence of anti-Semitism on social media and how to combat it. Read more » »
Letter Sent to the BBC: An Unacceptable Blood Libel Accusation – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin sent a letter to the BBC expressing outrage at the blood libel accusation from one of its news anchors. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith World Center 2023 Award For Journalism-Winners – B’nai B’rith International
SPECIAL GUEST AT B’NAI B’RITH WORLD CENTER 2023 AWARD FOR JOURNALISM: AVI MAYER, NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE JERUSALEM POST: “ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH WORLD IN AN ERA OF POLARIZATION” Winner: Itamar Eichner (ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth) Certificate of Read more » »
