Tag Archives: In the News
Leon Uris, master and commander of the written word
A JNS column commemorating what would have been the 100th birthday of Leon Uris, Jewish American novelist and author of “Exodus,” highlights Uris’ B’nai B’rith-sponsored visit to the Soviet Union in the fall of 1989. Read the article at JNS.org. Read more »
Romania bestows honor upon trio of longtime American Jewish leaders who tackle antisemitism – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, along with two other American Jewish leaders, was honored with the National Order “For Merit” by Ambassador Andrei Muraru, on behalf of the Romanian government. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith CEO: World leaders must rise up in the face of the tsunami of anti-Jewish hatred spreading globally
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin sat down with Iton Gadol for a wide-ranging interview about the continuing surge in anti-Semitism globally and how important it is for world leaders to stand up and loudly speak out against the tsunami of hatred against Jews that is spreading. The interview was edited for clarity and length. Read more » »
‘Shameful stain’: Jewish groups slam ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith asked why the court hasn’t sought to arrest “the genocide-seeking rulers of Iran engineering atrocities, conflict and human misery throughout the region and beyond. Read more » »
Jewish Americans visit Japan as part of diplomacy, culture tour – B’nai B’rith International
JNS spotlighted B’nai B’rith International’s week-long trip to Japan, organized by the Japan International Cooperation Center, as part of the Japanese government’s annual Kakehashi Project. Read more at JNS.org, and in the Cleveland Jewish News. Read more » »
Simulated tunnel based on actual Hamas videos
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and Rebecca Saltzman, a member of the B’nai B’rith International board of directors, spoke with the Intermountain Jewish News about their chilling experiences going through the immersive “Inside Hamas Tunnels” installation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
Jewish Leaders to Pope: Genocide Claim Against Israel Is Misguided and Harmful
In its coverage of Jewish organizations reacting to comments made by Pope Francis, the National Catholic Register quoted a statement from B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel Mariaschin and Director of United Nations and Intercommunal Affairs David Michaels expressing outrage regarding the Pope falsely accusing Israel of committing genocide. Read more » »
Letter Sent to the Editor: Washington Post Columnist Piece Ignores Central Role of Hamas in Conflict
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin submitted a letter to The Washington Post regarding its recent opinion piece by columnist David Ignatius that completely ignores Hamas’s role in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Read more »
Today in Jewish History: Another Birthday for B’nai B’rith
Iton Gadol noted the 181st anniversary of B’nai B’rith International’s founding, which occurred on Oct. 13, 1843 on the Lower East Side of New York City. Read more in Iton Gadol in Spanish. Read in English below. Read more »
Jew-hatred ‘as bad as I’ve ever seen it,’ says longtime B’nai B’rith leader – B’nai B’rith International
In an extended interview with JNS, B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin addressed the dramatic surge in anti-Semitism and the complex challenges facing Israel and global Jewry – especially since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Drawing on 50 years of leadership experience in the Jewish communal world, he reflects on what lies ahead for the community. Read more » »
