Tag Archives: Israel

CEO Op-ed: A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed

In an opinion piece for the Times of Israel, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin recalls how not long after the Hamas massacres on Oct. 7, 2023, a college classmate shared that his Catholic church in Virginia, which had been praying for Ukraine, would now pray for all Israeli victims, too. 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 » »

Remembering October 7, 2023: A Day of Terror. A Testament to Strength – B’nai B’rith International

Play Video B’nai B’rith commemorates the first anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terror attacks with guest Nikita Somorov, who survived the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Nahal Oz.Nikita, who grew up at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, was living there on October 7th, 2023 with his wife and five-year-old son. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Marks One Year Since Hamas Attacks: “Remembering October 7, 2023: A Day of Terror. A Testament to Strength” – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith International hosted a webinar today, “Remembering October 7, 2023: A Day of Terror. A Testament to Strength,” featuring attack survivor Nikita Somorov. Hosted by B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, the commemoration marks one year since Hamas carried out the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. Read more » »

BBUK Bureau Statement to mark October 7

By BBUK In Advocacy, Israel, News, Statements On 7 October 2024 B’nai B’rith UK marks a year since October 7, 2023, that fateful day that has left a permanent scar on Israel and the entire Jewish world. We mourn the 1,200 people murdered, tortured and abused in Israel and wish that their memories be a blessing. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith UK responds to today’s missile attacks

By BBUK In Advocacy, Israel On 1 October 2024 B’nai B’rith condemns the appalling wave of missile attacks by Iran against Israel today. Iran’s assault, co-ordinated with Hezbollah, has kept millions of Israelis in bomb shelters, fearful for their lives. Read more » »

Jewish agencies hold blitz of diplomatic meetings on sidelines of U.N. General Assembly – B’nai B’rith International

JNS featured quotes from an interview with B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin in its coverage of major Jewish organizations’ meetings with top world leaders and diplomats in New York City during the 79th U.N. General Assembly. Read more at JNS.org. Read more » »

Poland: Bnai Brith International grants “Gratitude Awards” to Poles who preserve Jewish heritage and memory

Jewish Heritage Europe spotlighted B’nai B’rith International honoring two recipients of the second annual “Gratitude Awards” recognizing Polish citizens and institutions for their commitment to preserving Jewish heritage in Poland and cultivating Jewish-Polish relations. Read in more Jewish Heritage Europe. Read more » »

Letter Sent to the Editor: Washington Post Guest Piece Shares Palestinian Leader’s Comical, Tragic Vision for Gaza

B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin and AJIRI-BBI Chair Richard P. Schifter sent a letter to The Washington Post regarding its recent opinion article by the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. Read more » »

President’s Newsletter 2024

President’s Newsletter 2024with updates from Israel, Ukraine, the Bureau of International Affairs and here in the UK By BBUK In Advocacy, Bureau of International Affairs, Charitable Projects, Israel, . . . Read more »