Tag Archives: Israel

Live Virtual Tour of Jerusalem In Honor of Yom Yerushalayim

B’nai B’rith International and the World Zionist Organization Will Host a Live Broadcast from Major Sites in Israel’s Capital in Honor of Jerusalem Day, Thursday, May 21st(Jerusalem, May 20, 2020)—In light of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Jerusalem Day will be celebrated differently from past years. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Appointment of Gilad Erdan as Israeli Ambassador to U.S. And U.N.

(Washington, D.C., May 12, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Announces Winners of 2020 Diaspora Reporting Award

Branu Tegene and Danny Kushmaro (Channel 12 News) and Dina Kraft (Haaretz) Recognized  (Jerusalem, May 6, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International has announced the winners of the 2020 B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Award for Journalism Recognizing Read more » »

New B’nai B’rith Online Content: Focus on Coronavirus and More

(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2020)—In response to the implementation of social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders, B’nai B’rith has increased our production of online content, including podcasts, webinars and one-on-one interviews with experts in a variety of fields. Read more » »

Statement on Formation of New Israeli Government

(Washington, D.C., April 20, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement:   We commend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz for coming together to form a unity government. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith World Center and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust to Fete 20 Jewish Rescuers on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day

(Jerusalem, April 20, 2020)–The B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust will hold a Zoom meeting on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah, Read more » »

B’nai B’rith London Bureau of International Affairs joined with Wimbledon Synagogue to host Prof. Rosemary Hollis

27/02/2020| Advocacy, BB London Bureau of International Affairs, BBLBIA, BBLBIA News, BBUK, Events, Israel, Jewish Interest, Palestinians| Report by Alan Miller On the 23rd February the B’nai B’rith London Bureau of International Affairs joined with Wimbledon Synagogue to host Prof. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith UK is one of the signatories to a submission to the International Criminal Court

B’nai B’rith UK is one of the signatories to a submission to the International Criminal Court 23/02/2020| Advocacy, Announcements, anti-Semitic, BB London Bureau of International Affairs, BBUK, European Politics, Israel| Report Jeremy Havardi B’nai Read more » »

Lord Carey of Clifton, the former Archbishop of Canterbury speaks in Pinner

Yesterday, B’nai B’rith UK, in conjunction with the Pinner Israel Committee, invited Lord Carey of Clifton, the former Archbishop of Canterbury (1991-2002), to address members and invited guests at Pinner synagogue. His lecture was on the subject ‘Antisemitism: Is Christianity responsible. Read more » »

MLB Says No More Roger Waters Ads Are Planned

B’nai B’rith Had Expressed Disappointment in MLB ads Promoting Waters (Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2020)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »