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Restoring the Renaissance Synagogues of Venice – B’nai B’rith International

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JBS Coverage of B’nai B’rith Statement Calling for Dismissal of Anti-Israel U.N. ‘Commission’ After Odious Remarks – B’nai B’rith International

In its coverage of Jewish organizations responding to Russia’s unprovoked invasion of sovereign Ukraine, JBS highlighted our message of profound dismay, as well as our support (along with B’nai B’rith UK and B’nai B’rith Italy) of Ukrainian Jewish communities through our Ukraine Assistance Fund. View the coverage here (beginning at 1: 36) or below. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Ukraine Briefing – a Note from our President and our CEO

Dear Friends,As we enter a second Shabbat since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we are focused on the devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding there.With more than a million refugees so far, the mass exodus is frighteningly reminiscent of the refugee crisis across Europe during World War II. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Expresses Profound Dismay Over Russia Invasion of Sovereign Ukraine

Supports Fundraising Efforts to Aid Jewish Communities(Washington, D.C., Feb. 24, 2022)—B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: ​We are deeply dismayed by Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Read more » »

New German Foreign Minister, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and European Commission Vice President Address B’nai B’rith Holocaust Remembrance Day Event

“Holocaust Remembrance: Responsibilities For All Society” (Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2022)—In her first major address before an international Jewish audience since starting her new role, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock delivered a Read more » »

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and European Commission Vice President Among Speakers at B’nai B’rith Holocaust Remembrance Day Event on Jan. 24

Watch Our Virtual Program: “Holocaust Remembrance: Responsibilities For All Society” (Washington, D.C., Jan. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith International Takes Part in High-level Malmö Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Anti-Semitism

(Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2021)–B’nai B’rith International is pleased to have taken part in the historic Malmö Remember-React International Forum, to promote Holocaust Remembrance and combat anti-Semitism. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Diplomatic Encounter Series Welcomes Portugal’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Amb. Domingos Fezas Vital Discusses the Portuguese Presidency of the European Union Council(Washington, D.C., April 22, 2021)–B’nai B’rith met virtually with the Ambassador of Portugal to the United States Domingos Fezas Vital as part of its Diplomatic Encounter Series. Fezas Vital spoke with CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

Ben-Gurion University and University of Cyprus to Launch Joint Course to Encourage Future Collaborations Thanks to the Support of B’nai B’rith International

(Beer-Sheva, Israel, Jan. 13, 2021)–Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the University of Cyprus will offer a joint online course in Greek and Hebrew for the 2021 spring semester. The course will focus on the history of diplomatic relations between Israel, Cyprus and Greece from the late 1940s to the present. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes EU Council Declaration on Mainstreaming the Fight Against Anti-Semitism Across Policy-Areas

(Washington, D.C., Dec 2, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »