Tag Archives: Israel

B’nai B’rith, Other Jewish Groups React to Freed Hostages from Gaza

B’nai B’rith and other leading Jewish organizations welcomed the release of all remaining living hostages from Gaza, expressing profound relief and sorrow while stressing that Hamas must be held fully accountable and that true peace requires more than just a promise on paper. Read more at JNS.org. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Home Living Hostages Held by Hamas – B’nai B’rith International

Urges Vigilance in Ensuring Terms of Peace Deal Are UpheldB’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International welcomes with profound relief and emotion the long-awaited return of 20 living hostages kidnapped and held by Hamas for two agonizing years. Read more » »

Longtime B’nai B’rith Member Ilan Shchori of Tel Aviv Appointed Senior Advisor – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith International is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time member Ilan Shchori of Tel Aviv as Senior Advisor to the president of B’nai B’rith International, and the president’s Special Representative for B’nai B’rith in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Read more » »

Remembering October 7, 2023

Virtual ContentPlay VideoB’nai B’rith commemorated the second anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terror attacks—a day that forever changed Israel and the Jewish people. Read more » »

Trump, Netanyahu unveil 20-point plan to end war in Gaza, release hostages within 72 hours – Texas Jewish Post

“Hamas will be disarmed, Gaza will be demilitarized, Israel will retain security responsibility,” Netanyahu said.By Andrew BernardSept. 29, 2025(JNS) U.S. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Framework of Deal to Release Israeli Hostages

B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith welcomes the framework set out today by President Donald Trump during a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Read more » »

UNGA Side Event by the Center for Jewish Impact Honors President of Cyprus

The Jerusalem Post covered a B’nai B’rith and Center for Jewish Impact side event at the U.N. General Assembly, honoring Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in recognition of his longstanding partnership and his role in strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and Israel. Read more in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »

Commemorating Two Years Since Oct. 7 in the DMV

Marking two years since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, D.C.-area Jewish community organizations are holding commemorative, educational and action-oriented events.The Edlavitch DCJCC will host a letter-writing campaign from Oct. 1 to 10 as part of its Voices of Israel series. Read more » »

Milei Receives B’nai B’rith Medal for His Support of Israel and Fight Against Terrorism | Interview with CEO Dan Mariaschin

WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE (IN SPANISH) During his visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Argentine President Javier Milei was honored by the international organization B’nai B’rith with a medal recognizing his commitment to combating terrorism, his support for the State of Israel, and his respect for Judaism. Read more » »

CJI and B’nai B’rith Host UNGA Side Event Honoring President of Cyprus

As a side event to the annual United Nations General Assembly, the Center for Jewish Impact, in partnership with B’nai B’rith International, hosted a distinguished event honoring President of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, in recognition of his longstanding partnership and his role in strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and Israel. Read more » »