Tag Archives: Expert Analysis
Helping Bat Yam Families in Need After Iran Missile Strike
By Alan Schneider, B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Director B’nai B’rith Frankfurt Lodge, in conjunction with the World Center-Jerusalem, raised and allocated 30,000 EUR to benefit 10 needy families in Bat Yam who were evicted from their homes hit by Iranian missiles in June 2025. Read more » »
A First!
I have been fortunate to call B’nai B’rith my work home for almost nine years, and the time has flown by. Throughout my tenure, I have been privileged to attend several “cool” events. Whether it’s visiting Congress or the White House, attending B’nai B’rith programs, or advocating on Capitol Hill, my time here has been marked by opportunities. Read more » »
Two Worlds Out of Many
Most, if not all, of the museums and libraries of New York City have for decades presented exhibits that reveal the monumental contributions made to society by Jewish people in fields including culture, medicine, philosophy and even sports over many centuries. Read more » »
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And Just Like That, Telehealth for Medicare is Gone!
Back in 2022, I wrote an article entitled “Please Step into the Virtual Waiting Room,” where I discussed how Congress expanded Medicare coverage to cover additional telehealth services, allowing patients to take visits from home. Given the pandemic, this was a game changer. Read more » »
Don’t Let Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Older Adults
Have you noticed that the cost of health care is always in the news? I don’t think someone could go for a week reading the paper without seeing an article about Medicare, Medicaid or insurance premiums. Read more » »
2025’s Jewish Highlights in the World of Opera Including “Kavalier & Clay”
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayWhile it’s usual for most theater seasons to include both some new and classic Jewish plays, musical works with Jewish connections are programmed less often, aside from revivals of “Fiddler on the Roof,” or the occasional performance of symphonic repertory like Leonard Bernstein’s “Jeremiah. Read more » »
Expert Analysis: The Downside of CCRCs
News article headlines often grab my attention when they talk about seniors, particularly those who lose their hard-earned income. Recently, Dan Mariaschin, B’nai B’rith’s chief executive officer knocked on my office door to show me an article about Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) going bankrupt and its impact on older adults. Read more » »
When Sirens Sound, Israel’s Seniors Can’t Always Run for Cover – B’nai B’rith International Israel’s Seniors Needs Support During Emergencies
Last month while at dinner with colleagues, I heard the news that Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Immediately, a thousand thoughts rushed into my mind. First, my thoughts were with the Israeli military, hoping they would be successful setting back Iran’s nuclear program. Read more » »
The Future of OAS is at a Crossroad – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsDuring the last week of June, the 55th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly took place on the tiny Caribbean Island of Antigua and Barbuda. Read more » »
