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Reaction to Act of Terror Against Jews Celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach

B’nai B’rith is heartbroken and outraged at the horrific shooting targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia–an act of terror that has claimed 11 lives so far, injured dozens and shattered families. We must stand united against anti-Semitism and all hate, and protect the right of every religious community to celebrate in peace. Read more » »

Tracing Path from 1975 U.N. “Zionism is Racism” Resolution to Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Animus Today

B’nai B’rith International and its affiliated partner, American Jewish International Relations Institute-B’nai B’rith International (AJIRI-BBI) hosted an event at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center Dec. 9 to mark the 50-year milestone of the passage by the United Nations General Assembly of the infamous “Zionism=Racism” resolution. Read more » »

Winter 2025 Issue of B’nai B’rith Magazine Ready to Read

Latest Issue of Award-Winning Magazine Focuses on Unique Stories in the Jewish Sphere The Winter 2025 edition of the award-winning B’nai B’rith Magazine is now available in print and online. Read more »

After U.N. Security Council Backs U.S. Gaza Plan, B’nai B’rith Demands Enforcement of Hamas Obligations

B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution backing the United States government’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Read more »

B’nai B’rith Commemorates 87th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Across Latin America

B’nai B’rith commemorated the 87th anniversary of the 1938 November Pogroms, also known as Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, in events throughout Latin America, attended by dignitaries, Jewish community members and special guests. Read more »

B’nai B’rith Concerned by Postponement of Summit of the Americas

B’nai B’rith International President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is deeply troubled by the announcement that the X Summit of the Americas, originally scheduled to take place Dec. 4–5 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has been postponed. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith International Delegation Participates in 39th Zionist Congress

B’nai B’rith fielded a mission of 20 delegates from 10 countries to the 39th Zionist Congress that convened in Jerusalem on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. The delegation was led by International President Robert Spitzer and former President Charles Kaufman, who represents B’nai B’rith on the Zionist Executive. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Alliance Launches with Convention in Berlin

Launch of B’nai B’rith AllianceThe first convention of the B’nai B’rith Alliance (BBA)—a new district that includes B’nai B’rith members in Northern, Central and Southern Europe, took place in Berlin Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. Read more » »

Jewish Leaders and Members of Congress Speak on Anti-Semitism

Members of Congress and leaders in the Jewish community spoke on anti-Semitism and Israel advocacy at B’nai B’rith’s Board of Directors Meeting in Washington, D.C. this week. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin To Retire After 37 Years

B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin today announced his retirement after 37 years with the organization, effective June 30, 2026. Read more » »