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Rep. Mackenzie Visits B’nai B’rith Senior Housing in Allentown

B’nai B’rith International was pleased to welcome Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) during his visit yesterday to B’nai B’rith Apartments in Allentown, Pa., where he engaged with residents and learned about the vital role subsidized senior housing plays in the community. Read more » »

Concerns About the Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill on Older Adults

B’nai B’rith International is disappointed the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, based on our concerns about its impact on older adults. Read more » »

White House Megabill Could Impact Older Adults – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith International is disappointed the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act because of our concern about the impact on seniors. Read more » »

Opinion in The Hill: New U.S. Envoy to U.N. Should Counter Anti-Israel Bias – B’nai B’rith International

Opinion featured in The Hill: By B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and AJIRI-BBI Chair Richard P. Schifter, opinion contributors: Whoever is nominated in place of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will encounter an institution that is decadent and badly in need of strong American leadership. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith thanks Trump for focus on hostages in address to Congress – B’nai B’rith International

JNS highlighted B’nai B’rith International’s reaction to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, covering our stance on hostages, Middle East peace, Ukraine and foreign assistance. Read at JNS.org. B’nai B’rith International, a more than 180-year-old U.S. Jewish nonprofit, applauded U.S. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith’s Reaction to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We thank the president and his team for their commitment to securing the release of all of the hostages Hamas is holding. He has made it clear that the return of all hostages is a priority for the United States. Read more » »

Congress Skews Older: Why? – B’nai B’rith International

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people comment on the age of our elected officials, especially in Congress and the White House. I hear, “Members of Congress are so old, and don’t accurately represent our country.” On its face, many of our country’s most recognizable elected officials are older adults. Read more » »

Important Joint Session of Congress Enables Lawmakers to Hear Directly About Challenges in Israel – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith Commends Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Strong Address Celebrating Strong Alliance Between Israel and U.S. B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

Imagine Life Without Internet. Some May Have To. – B’nai B’rith International

In my household, the internet might be the single most important utility. That’s saying a lot when you consider water and electricity. Whether it’s television, ordering food, buying stuff for the kids or a thousand other things, everything we do is through the web. I can’t imagine having to run out every time we need diapers. Read more » »

Oregon senator slammed for Easter tweet on Israeli ‘indiscriminate’ bombing – B’nai B’rith International

“Instead of pushing absurd misinformation, Sen. Merkley should learn why spreading blood libel against Jews is so hateful and dangerous,” said B’nai B’rith International. JNS covered B’nai B’rith International’s condemnation of U.S. Read more » »