Tag Archives: Media Releases
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Deal to Release Hostages Held in Gaza – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Rob Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith welcomes the new ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war, which includes the initial release of 33 hostages and a limited Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. There are about 100 hostages in Hamas captivity at this time. Read more » »
Israel Philharmonic Honors Founder Bronisław Huberman With Concert in Recognition of His Heroism During the Holocaust – B’nai B’rith International
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a special concert in honor of its founder virtuoso violinist Bronisław Huberman z”l. The concert will open with a presentation of the “Jewish Rescuers Citation” in his memory by B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust. Read more » »
Five Young Professionals Earn Prestigious B’nai B’rith Leadership Award – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International bestowed the 2025 Label A. Katz Young Leadership Award to five distinguished young leaders during its Triennial Meeting on Jan. 12 in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Concludes Triennial Meeting With Election of New President and Officers – B’nai B’rith International
Discussions on the Middle East and U.S. Elections B’nai B’rith International concluded its Triennial Meeting of the B’nai B’rith Board of Governors today in Washington, D.C. Read more » »
Robert Spitzer of Mercer Island, Washington, Elected President of B’nai B’rith International – B’nai B’rith International
Robert Spitzer of Mercer Island, Washington, was elected president of B’nai B’rith International by the organization’s International Board of Governors during its Triennial meeting. Spitzer immediately begins a three-year term leading the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Read more » »
Submission Process Opens For 2025 B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage – B’nai B’rith International
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem announced that the submission process for its Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportage for 2025 is open. Deadline for submission: February 28, 2025. For entry form click here. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Opens Emergency Relief Fund for Victims of California Wildfires – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International has opened a Disaster and Emergency Relief Fund to aid victims of the California Wildfires that are spreading rapidly across Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in a state of emergency as five wildfires, fueled by a destructive windstorm that began Tuesday, continue to burn out of control. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Expresses Concern Over Pope’s Comments That Obscure Key Gaza Facts and Risk Fueling Hostility – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is troubled—particularly during a holiday season that should unite the world’s religious communities and renew Read more » »
Kamim Foundation and NATAL Launch Hostage Support Line – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International Provides Significant Funding In a new collaboration between the Kamim Foundation and NATAL (Israel’s Trauma and Resiliency Center), a telephone line dedicated specifically to support released hostages and hostage families will launch this week, with significant funding from B’nai B’rith International. Read more » »
World Council of Churches Leader, in Statement on Syria, Again Manages to Discern One Villain: The Jewish State – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International—the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish communal and humanitarian organization—condemns the latest anti-Israel messaging of the Geneva-based World Council of Churches (WCC), particularly its current leader, Rev. Read more » »
