Tag Archives: Israel
B’nai B’rith Partners with Yad Vashem as Official North American Sponsor of “Unto Every Person There is a Name” Holocaust Program For 35th Year – B’nai B’rith International
Essential Program Enables Holocaust Victims to be Remembered as Individuals B’nai B’rith is proud to again serve as the North American sponsor of “Unto Every Person There is a Name,” the essential Holocaust remembrance program of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Read more » »
‘It was like a horror movie,’ Oct. 7 survivors tell UNHRC – B’nai B’rith International
The Jerusalem Post reported on statements to the U.N. Human Rights Council facilitated by B’nai B’rith International, one by a relative of Israeli Bedouin hostages and one by a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre. This is part of our organization’s effort to amplify voices of Oct. 7 survivors and loved ones. Read in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »
Oregon senator slammed for Easter tweet on Israeli ‘indiscriminate’ bombing – B’nai B’rith International
“Instead of pushing absurd misinformation, Sen. Merkley should learn why spreading blood libel against Jews is so hateful and dangerous,” said B’nai B’rith International. JNS covered B’nai B’rith International’s condemnation of U.S. Read more » »
“Israelophobia”: Jeremy Havardi interviews Jewish Chronicle editor Jake Wallis Simons
By BBUK In Advocacy, Israel, News, Virtual Meeting On 23 March 2024 On Thursday night Jake Wallis Simons, editor of the Jewish Chronicle, was interviewed by Bureau director Dr. Jeremy Havardi on the subject of his book “Israelophobia”. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Discusses Israel’s Fight Against Hamas with Dozens of Human Rights Council, UNESCO Ambassadors – B’nai B’rith International
A B’nai B’rith International leadership delegation has met with over 50 ambassadors and other senior diplomats in Geneva and Paris to advocate on Jewish communal priorities during sessions of the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) executive board. Read more » »
Would you send your kid to summer camp in Israel this year? For many American Jews, the answer is no
Enrollment in summer camp trips to Israel for Jewish American teens is down dramatically this year compared to last year. Some camps have canceled trips altogether. Some are combining trips with other camps to get a critical mass. Many are offering trips to Central America, Europe or U.S. destinations instead. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Defends Israel in First Session of U.N. Human Rights Council Since Hamas’ Attack – B’nai B’rith International
Iton Gadol covered B’nai B’rith International’s defense of Israel before the UNHRC. Read in Iton Gadol (in Spanish). Below is the translated text of the article in English. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith ‘Surprised and Disappointed’ Biden Didn’t Address Antisemitism in SOTU – B’nai B’rith International
The Wrap featured B’nai B’rith International’s response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address in its coverage of the speech and the deeply concerning rise in anti-Semitism across the United States. Read the article on The Wrap and Yahoo News. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith’s Reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union Address – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address tonight with a keen focus on Israel and anti-Semitism. Read more » »
Latin American Anti-Semitism Intends to Influence Beyond Borders – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs Thirty-seven days after the pogrom perpetrated by Hamas in Israel on Nov. Read more » »
