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The Name on the Banner – B’nai B’rith International
The lodges and units of B’nai B’rith chose their official identity from many sources. Their name often included a location identifying a community where it was established. Sometimes they were named for a devoted leader, member, community teacher or rabbi. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith announces art competition winners
This year the 27th Annual Jewish Youth Art Competition displayed a total of 220 artworks, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, and photography, filling the Gallery of the Glen Eira Town Hall. The quality of the artworks delivered surpassed even the judges’ expectations. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith, KKL-JNF to honor Jews who rescued fellow Jews during Holocaust
This year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day will see the “Jewish Rescuers Citation” conferred on rescuers who operated in France, Holland, Germany, Slovakia, Lithuania, then-Czechoslovakia and Denmark. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith releases new guide on growing threat of online anti-Semitism
“We hope that it can serve as an easily adaptable reference point to address the needs of all vulnerable communities on the receiving end of online harm,” said the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Read more » »
A Passover Message from our President and our CEO
The message and story of Passover—of liberation and freedom—are especially meaningful and poignant now, as the Russian attack on Ukraine enters its seventh week.This year, those of us living in freedom may cherish it a little more. Read more » »
Breaking News: Questions Raised by B’nai B’rith Magazine Win the Release of Jewish Artifact in German Museum
By Dina GoldEdited by Gene MeyerHeirs of German Jews are to receive restitution of silverware forcibly taken by the Nazis in Munich over 80 years ago after B’nai B’rith Magazine challenged the Bavarian Ministry of Science and the Arts to explain why the objects were still being held.Washington D.C. Read more » »
The Latest on Aid to Ukraine from B’nai B’rith UK
B’nai B’rith UK is actively engaged in helping Ukrainian citizens facing the most brutal conditions. The BBUK Ukraine Emergency Appeal Funds raised are being put to immediate use.KyivThe Ukraine Emergency Appeal Fund is supporting the Orach Chaim Foundation, which is busing residents out of the city and hopefully into safer destinations. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Aid to Ukraine: Shipment of Medical Supplies to Lviv, Help for Refugees
(Washington, D.C., March 15, 2022)–B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: Since Moscow began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. Read more » »
Would I Lie to You with B’nai B’rith
MEMBERS of B’nai B’rith’s Melbourne Mitzvah Lodge tried their hand at comedy on Sunday, with a live performance of Would I Lie to You. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith’s Reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
President of the United States Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address. (Washington, D.C., March 1, 2022)—B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: In his State of the Union address tonight, President Joe Biden spoke about some of our top organizational priorities. Read more » »
