Tag Archives: Jewish culture
The People of the Book…but wait, there’s more – B’nai B’rith International
In 2023, the National Library of Israel (NLI) was relocated from its home (established in 1925 at the Mt. Scopus campus of Hebrew University) to new headquarters adjacent to the Knesset in the heart of Jerusalem. Read more » »
Tribute to the Berlin B’nai B’rith Lodges at the Original Grand Lodge Site – B’nai B’rith International
Initiated by B’nai B’rith’s Raoul Wallenberg Lodge, a memorial sponsored by the city of Berlin honors the history of its B’nai B’rith lodges, which were closed by the Nazis in 1937. The glass marker is installed at10 Kleist Street, the former location of the German Grand Lodge. Read more » »
Century of Life Lessons from Daughter of Pep Boys Founder
Play Video WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON FACEBOOK As she nears her 101st birthday, Bea Strauss Franklin shares stories and wisdom from a remarkable life shaped by family, service and an enduring sense of purpose. Read more » »
From the Bronx to the Battlefield and Beyond: An Enduring Brotherhood – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook What happens when childhood bonds survive war, peace and the passage of time?In “The Boys from the Bronx,” author Eric Reisman tells the powerful story of a group of American Jewish boys—including his Read more » »
A Lost World is a Source of Inspiration – B’nai B’rith International
Anyone who has read about or looked at Judaica quickly realizes how little knowledge we possess about these artifacts, even after decades of serious research. Read more » »
How the New York Public Library Acquired a Hidden Trove of Jewish & Yiddish Music
Play Video Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook After decades in the dark, a treasure trove of Jewish music has been rediscovered and added to the New York Public Library’s Dorot Jewish Division. Read more » »
Editor Gene Meyer on the Winter 2024 Issue of B’nai B’rith Magazine – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, Award-winning journalist and B’nai B’rith Magazine editor Gene Meyer joins CEO Dan Mariaschin for a captivating look at the Winter 2024 Read more » »
‘Walt Disney of Israeli animation’ was Mossad agent, who forged docs for Eli Cohen – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International, in collaboration with the Holocaust and United Nations Outreach Programme and the Center for Jewish History, hosted a special screening of “Bau: Artist at War,” followed by a discussion with the filmmakers and Joseph and Rebecca Bau’s two daughters, highlighting their incredible legacy. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Leader, Immigration Lawyer Max J. Kohler – B’nai B’rith International
Little known today, B’nai B’rith leader Max J. Kohler (1871-1934) worked to ameliorate the plight of German Jews suffering under the Nazis by using his knowledge of constitutional and immigration law. He fought on their behalf until the last day of his life. Read more » »
Interview with Producer David Hoberman on Uplifting Film ‘White Bird’ – B’nai B’rith International
Play Video Watch on YouTube Watch on Facebook In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, acclaimed producer David Hoberman joins B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss “White Bird,” a powerful adaptation of R.J. Palacio’s beloved graphic novel. Read more » »
