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B’nai B’rith Calls Out Mamdani for Refusing to Affirm Israel’s Right to Exist
An op-ed in the Jerusalem Post quoted B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, who criticized NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for refusing to affirm Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state—a deeply troubling stance in a city with the largest Jewish population in the United States.Read more in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »
For first time, Arab countries decry Hamas attack on Oct. 7 in ‘New York Declaration’ – B’nai B’rith International
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Anti-Semitism in Latin America and the Jewish World After October 7 – with Eduardo Kohn
Semanariohebreojai interviewed B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn about surging anti-Semitism across Latin America, particularly in Uruguay. Read the interview in Semanariohebreojai in Spanish, or below in English. Dr. Eduardo Kohn is a leading figure in Uruguay’s Jewish community. Read more » »
Letter Sent to Secretary Rubio: Urging Syria to Protect its Minorities and Keep Extremists Away from Israel’s Borders
B’nai B’rith International President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. to make clear that Syria must protect its minorities, including Druze and Christians, and keep armed forces with longstanding ties to extremism and violence away from Israel’s borders. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International strongly condemns the continued anti-Jewish statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro
B’nai B’rith International released a statement strongly condemning the ongoing anti-Jewish statements made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Read the full statement in Iton Gadol in Spanish, or below in English. B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
Letter Sent to the Editor: New York Times Piece Ignores Iran Threat, Distorts Israel’s Motives
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin submitted a letter to The New York Times in response to a June 15 guest essay by Rosemary Kelanic that disregards the real reasons behind Israel’s preemptive action against Iran. Read more »
B’nai B’rith Slams U.N. Human Rights Council for Ignoring Iran’s Threats
B’nai B’rith Director of U.N. and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels spoke with JNS about being berated at the U.N. Human Rights Council for calling out Iran’s genocidal threats—while the council stayed silent on Tehran’s calls to destroy Israel. His remarks highlight the U.N.’s dangerous double standard against Israel. Read more » »
Efi Netzer: The man who brought community singing to Israel
The Jerusalem Post – Grapevine, June 15, 2025 The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem named composer and musician Efi Netzer as the 2025 recipient of its citation for fostering Israel-Diaspora relations through the arts. Read more »
B’nai B’rith CEO Spotlighted During Israeli Storyteller Festival Event
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin was prominently featured in a special program during Israel’s Festival of Storytellers, held each year during Sukkot for the past 21 years to celebrate the Jewish tradition of storytelling. Read more » »
Parents of Nova Hero Share His Story at B’nai B’rith Event
Opher and Sara’le Lior shared the story of their brave son, Matan z”l, who led nearly 100 Nova music festival goers to safety amidst the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Read more » »
