Tag Archives: Israel
CEO of B’nai B’rith: “Anti-Semitism is Operating Openly, at Full Speed”
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin spoke with Itón Gadol from Jerusalem, where he discussed the global surge in anti-Semitism, the fight against attempts to delegitimize Israel and more. Read the full interview in Spanish here, or below in English. B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
Israel’s North: Where to From Here? – B’nai B’rith International
By Alan Schneider, Director, B’nai B’rith World Center–Jerusalem To get a firsthand view of the situation facing northern Israel 15 months into the conflict with Hezbollah—ignited on Oct. Read more » »
Jewish groups congratulate Trump, look forward to working with him – B’nai B’rith International
American Jewish organizations congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States and JD Vance as Vice President. In its coverage, JNS highlighted B’nai B’rith International’s reaction and desire to work with the Trump administration on key policy priorities. Read more at JNS.org. Read more » »
United Nations Focal Point on Anti-Semitism Releases “Action Plan” – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Rob Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: At a time of surging anti-Jewish hate globally, B’nai B’rith International notes the long-awaited release of a United Nations “action plan to enhance” its “monitoring and response” to anti-Semitism. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Deal to Release Hostages Held in Gaza – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Rob Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith welcomes the new ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war, which includes the initial release of 33 hostages and a limited Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. There are about 100 hostages in Hamas captivity at this time. Read more » »
Israel Philharmonic Honors Founder Bronisław Huberman With Concert in Recognition of His Heroism During the Holocaust – B’nai B’rith International
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a special concert in honor of its founder virtuoso violinist Bronisław Huberman z”l. The concert will open with a presentation of the “Jewish Rescuers Citation” in his memory by B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust. Read more » »
Submission Process Opens For 2025 B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage – B’nai B’rith International
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem announced that the submission process for its Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage for 2025 is open. Deadline for submission: February 28, 2025. For entry form click here. Read more » »
Support line for released hostages and families is launched by NATAL, Kamim Foundation – B’nai B’rith International
The Jerusalem Post reported on the creation of a dedicated phone line to support released hostages and their families, launched with significant funding from B’nai B’rith International. Read about this vital initiative in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »
Israeli Intelligence Both Succeeds and Fails
Israeli intelligence achieved remarkable successes against Hezbollah and Iran but hubris and an overreliance on technology led to the disaster of 7 October, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning Israeli journalist Dr Ronen Bergman. Read more » »
Blood Libels Are Back: The Politicization of Anti-Semitism since October 7
In an article for JUSTICE Magazine, B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin writes about the resurgence of anti-Semitic tropes—particularly modern blood libels falsely accusing Israel of genocide and war crimes—as a widespread political tool since the October 7 Hamas attacks. Read the article in the No. 72 edition of JUSTICE Magazine here. Read more » »
