Tag Archives: Jewish culture
Geneva U.N. Event to Highlight Jewish Refugees from Middle East
Watch Livestream on Monday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. NY / 5 p.m. Geneva / 6 p.m. JerusalemB’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: On the opening day of the new United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session on Sept. Read more » »
2025’s Jewish Highlights in the World of Opera Including “Kavalier & Clay”
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayWhile it’s usual for most theater seasons to include both some new and classic Jewish plays, musical works with Jewish connections are programmed less often, aside from revivals of “Fiddler on the Roof,” or the occasional performance of symphonic repertory like Leonard Bernstein’s “Jeremiah. Read more » »
Preserving Stories of the Exiles Who Fled Nazi Persecution
Virtual ContentPlay VideoHow do we keep alive the stories of those forced to flee Nazi persecution, especially Jewish refugees?In this episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith podcast, CEO Dan Mariaschin sits down with Dr. Read more » »
Nine Decades of Learning With DC’s David Epstein
David Epstein’s motto is “We’re here to learn, not to have fun.” It’s not only what he tells his grandchildren when they’re traveling together, but a philosophy he’s embodied throughout his 90 years.Born and raised in Texas, Epstein settled in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith CEO Spotlighted During Israeli Storyteller Festival Event
B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin was prominently featured in a special program during Israel’s Festival of Storytellers, held each year during Sukkot for the past 21 years to celebrate the Jewish tradition of storytelling. Read more » »
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 » »
