Tag Archives: COVID 19
B’nai B’rith Condemns Reported Abbas Nixing of Vaccine for Jerusalem Muslim Worshippers
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2021)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We strongly condemn Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s reported refusal of an Israeli proposal to open a coronavirus vaccination location in the area of the Temple Mount. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Volunteers Feed Hospital COVID Workers
FORT WORTH — On Jan. 26 ICU COVID workers at Texas Health Southwest enjoyed a meal prepared by members of the Isadore Garsek Lodge of B’nai B’rith, a Jewish social service organization actively dedicated to improving the quality of life in its community. “The leaders of our hospital appreciate the support from our community. Read more » »
B’NAI B’RITH WELCOMES AGREEMENT ON COVID-19 RELIEF DEAL
(Washington, D.C., Dec. 21, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We commend Congress for reaching an agreement on the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill. Read more » »
B’NAI B’RITH DONATES 3,000 KITS WITH FACE MASKS AND HAND SANITIZER NATIONWIDE
(Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 2020)–In its latest effort to assist communities struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, B’nai B’rith created 3,000 COVID-19 relief kits – each with a face mask and hand sanitizer – to be distributed in 12 cities across the United States. Read more » »
Global Action in Unprecedented Times: B’nai B’rith Wraps Up Annual Leadership Forum, Virtual Sessions on anti-Semitism, U.S. Elections, Middle East Peace
(Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 2020)—Global anti-Semitism, the impact of the U.S. elections on the Jewish community and changes in the Middle East peace landscape were the featured topics of B’nai B’rith International’s just-concluded annual Leadership Forum. The two-day event was held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more » »
New B’nai B’rith Online Content: Focus on Coronavirus and More
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2020)—In response to the implementation of social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders, B’nai B’rith has increased our production of online content, including podcasts, webinars and one-on-one interviews with experts in a variety of fields. Read more » »
Jewish Community in Panama Donates Medical Supplies and Beds for COVID-19 Patients
(Washington, D.C., April 23, 2020)—B´nai B´rith teamed up with Jewish organizations in Panama to make a new donation to the Ministry of Health and the Ombudsman Office.The Ministry of Health received 50 donated oximeters, which measure heart rates and the oxygen levels in patients’ blood. Read more » »
Jewish Community of Panama Donates Medical Supplies to Hospitals
(Washington, D.C., April 20, 2020)—B´nai B´rith teamed up with Jewish organizations in Panama to make an urgently needed donation to the Ministry of Health. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Uruguay Donates One Thousand Baskets of Food to Uruguayan Government
(Washington, D.C., April 13, 2020)— In response to the coronavirus pandemic and with the vast majority of the country under quarantine, today B´nai B´rith Uruguay delivered one thousand baskets of food as a donation to the government. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Urges Further Action for Seniors Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
We commended the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is providing assistance for low-income senior housing. With the COVID-19 virus still bearing down on the country, B’nai B’rith is calling on Congress to pass another bipartisan stimulus package that provides funding for Section 202 affordable housing for seniors. Read more » »
