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Yoni Netanyahu Honored in Porto Ceremony as a Champion Who Changed the World’s Response to Terrorism – B’nai B’rith International
The International Human Rights Observatory and B’nai B’rith Portugal on July 6 honored the memory of Yonatan Netanyahu, the late commander of Israel’s elite Sayeret Matkal unit, who was killed while leading the daring July 4, 1976 hostage rescue at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith CEO Spotlighted During Israeli Storyteller Festival Event
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin was prominently featured in a special program during Israel’s Festival of Storytellers, held each year during Sukkot for the past 21 years to celebrate the Jewish tradition of storytelling. Read more » »
Parents of Nova Hero Share His Story at B’nai B’rith Event
Opher and Sara’le Lior shared the story of their brave son, Matan z”l, who led nearly 100 Nova music festival goers to safety amidst the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Read more » »
Interview with Israeli Soccer Star and NCAA Champion Yaniv Bazini
Play VideoFrom serving in the IDF to winning an NCAA championship at the University of Vermont, Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini’s journey is one of pride and purpose. Read more » »
Honouring those who rescued fellow Jews in the Holocaust
Honouring those who rescued fellow Jews in the HolocaustA symbolic cornerstone was laid on Wednesday for the Jewish Rescuers Grove, a first-of-its-kind memorial honouring Jews who risked everything to save fellow Jews during the Holocaust. Read more » »
Hosts Delegation from Georgian Agency for Religious Issues
A delegation from Georgia’s State Agency for Religious Issues met with Daniel S. Mariaschin, CEO of B’nai B’rith International, at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., as reported by the Agency. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Part of Jewish Delegation at Meeting with Pope Leo XIV
B’nai B’rith International received prominent media coverage after Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels joined a delegation of Jewish leaders for a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Read more » »
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, of Chicago, is first US-born pope, Leo XIV
In a statement, B’nai B’rith International extended its warm wishes to our Catholic partners and friends around the world on the election of Pope Leo XIV. Read more at JNS.org. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, a Chicago native, was elected as the new pope of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He will be called Leo XIV. The first U.S. Read more » »
Century of Life Lessons from Daughter of Pep Boys Founder
Play Video WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK As she nears her 101st birthday, Bea Strauss Franklin shares stories and wisdom from a remarkable life shaped by family, service and an enduring sense of purpose. Read more » »
Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony set for April 24
B’nai B’rith International (Atlanta) and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta are proud to present the “Unto Every Person There is a Name” 2025 Remembrance Ceremony this year, the 36th anniversary of this global Shoah Memorial Initiative. Read more » »
