Tag Archives: Expert Analysis
Latin American Dictators And Their Anti-Semitic Libels – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs It is not new for the Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to be accused of attempting to steal a presidential election, but the evidence for such allegations has never been quite so overwhelming as it happened on July 28. Read more » »
Beyond the Summer of Discontent: What Follows After the Elections in Europe? – B’nai B’rith International
It has been a rocky and divisive summer in the European Union in the aftermath of the European elections. The 2019-2024 term had been an important period of significant advancements regarding policy on anti-Semitism: the E.U. passed its first-ever “Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life”, numerous E.U. Read more » »
The Affordable Care Act 14: The Impact on Older Adults – B’nai B’rith International
Remember in 2010 when President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law? Afterwards, discussions about the legislation monopolized our political discourse; people had strong opinions on both sides of the debate. Those conversations continued in earnest until the summer of 2017 when Congress’ effort failed to repeal and replace the ACA. Read more » »
The Haredi Draft and Me – B’nai B’rith International
By Alan Schneider, Director, B’nai B’rith World Center – Jerusalem As someone who served three years of mandatory service in the Israeli army, followed by some 25 years in combat reserves—including stints on the outskirts of Beirut during the1982 Read more » »
Summer Camp: A Great Time for All Ages – B’nai B’rith International
It’s summertime, my favorite time of the year. To me summer means barbecuing, swimming and baseball. But it also makes me think about my time attending sleep-away camp as a child in northeast Pennsylvania. I attended Jewish sleep away camp for 13 summers. It was great playing sports, being at the lake and making lifelong friends. Read more » »
OAS General Assembly and Challenges for Democracy – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs The Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly (GA) gathered this week in Asuncion, Paraguay, with the goal of working together to strengthen democracy and combat drug trafficking and the violence and danger which it creates in all countries. Read more » »
Prescription Drugs for Seniors: A Trip Back in Time – B’nai B’rith International
Who remembers as a kid learning how a bill becomes a law? While I can’t remember the exact grade, I remember my teacher showing the video from School House Rock: “I’m Just a Bill.” When I was a kid, this short video was a staple of social studies classrooms. It’s a three-minute animated cartoon explaining how a bill becomes a law. Read more » »
Daniel Libeskind Reimagines Affordable Housing – B’nai B’rith International
Would the world be a different place without the achievements of Daniel Libeskind? In pondering the answer, there is no doubt that people around the globe count themselves as his fans and are excited to read about, see, and experience his latest projects. Read more » »
Returning to Israel – B’nai B’rith International
By Andrea Cure, Vice President of Development & Strategic Initiatives I recently spent 13 days in Israel. This trip was long-awaited; I knew I needed to get back to the land and people I love, to bear witness and to help. I did so with great trepidation. I was worried I would not be able to bear the pain, but I also knew I needed to. Read more » »
Targeting ‘Israelites,’ archbishop doesn’t promote peace | Opinion – B’nai B’rith International
In a Times of Israel op-ed, B’nai B’rith International Director of U.N. and Intercommunal David Michaels criticizes San Antonio’s Catholic archbishop, Gustavo García-Siller, for spewing anti-Jewish rhetoric, including repeatedly calling Israelis “Israelites” and falsely comparing Nazi atrocities to the Israel-Hamas war. Read more » »
