Tag Archives: B’nai B’rith
Leon Uris, master and commander of the written word
A JNS column commemorating what would have been the 100th birthday of Leon Uris, Jewish American novelist and author of “Exodus,” highlights Uris’ B’nai B’rith-sponsored visit to the Soviet Union in the fall of 1989. Read the article at JNS.org. Read more »
Obituary: Arline Natalie Berman
Arline Natalie Berman, 83 of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 from complications due to Alzheimer’s. Arline graduated from Georgia State University with a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. in counseling. Read more » »
Romania bestows honor upon trio of longtime American Jewish leaders who tackle antisemitism – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, along with two other American Jewish leaders, was honored with the National Order “For Merit” by Ambassador Andrei Muraru, on behalf of the Romanian government. Read more » »
Rabbis, Jewish organizations, criticize Pope Francis for saying Israel should be investigated for ‘genocide’
‘According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide,’ Pope Francis is quoted as saying. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Rabbis and Jewish organizations are pushing back against a statement by Pope Francis that Israel “should be investigated for genocide. Read more » »
‘Shameful stain’: Jewish groups slam ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith asked why the court hasn’t sought to arrest “the genocide-seeking rulers of Iran engineering atrocities, conflict and human misery throughout the region and beyond. Read more » »
Simulated tunnel based on actual Hamas videos
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and Rebecca Saltzman, a member of the B’nai B’rith International board of directors, spoke with the Intermountain Jewish News about their chilling experiences going through the immersive “Inside Hamas Tunnels” installation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
Jewish Leaders to Pope: Genocide Claim Against Israel Is Misguided and Harmful
In its coverage of Jewish organizations reacting to comments made by Pope Francis, the National Catholic Register quoted a statement from B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel Mariaschin and Director of United Nations and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels expressing outrage regarding the Pope falsely accusing Israel of committing genocide. Read more » »
Today in Jewish History: Another Birthday for B’nai B’rith
Iton Gadol noted the 181st anniversary of B’nai B’rith International’s founding, which occurred on Oct. 13, 1843 on the Lower East Side of New York City. Read more in Iton Gadol in Spanish. Read in English below. Read more »
Jewish agencies hold blitz of diplomatic meetings on sidelines of U.N. General Assembly – B’nai B’rith International
JNS featured quotes from an interview with B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin in its coverage of major Jewish organizations’ meetings with top world leaders and diplomats in New York City during the 79th U.N. General Assembly. Read more at JNS.org. Read more » »
Obituary: Philip Abram Kaplan
Philip Abram Kaplan, of Marietta, a retired businessman and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Aug. 14, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He celebrated his 89th birthday on Aug. 13 with his family and loved ones. The funeral was held at Arlington cemetery on Monday, Aug. Read more » »
