Tag Archives: Press Releases
B’nai B’rith Condemns U.N. General Assembly Vote on Palestinian Statehood – 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 condemns the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA)’s passage of a resolution endorsing Palestinian full membership in the organization and giving enhanced privileges to the Palestinian delegation. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Dismayed by “Global Anti-Apartheid Conference On Palestine” Set to Open in South Africa – B’nai B’rith International
Demonization, Delegitimization and Annihilation of Israel Clearly Define the Scope of the Meeting B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith World Center and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Celebrate Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony – B’nai B’rith International
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) held on May 6—for the 22nd consecutive year—a joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Leadership Forum Addresses Campus Anti-Semitism, 2024 Election Issues, and more – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International’s 2024 annual Leadership Forum concluded today in Washington, D.C., with featured speakers throughout addressing topics relevant to the Jewish community, including the global impact of the Israel-Hamas war and the rise of anti-Semitism, as well as a moving Yom HaShoah commemoration at the Austrian Embassy. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We welcome the passing of the Antisemitism Awareness Act by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 1 with a decisive 320-91 vote in favor of the measure. This vital bipartisan bill, led by representatives Mike Lawler (R-N. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Presents Endowment Funds for Israeli Youth Impacted by Hamas Terror – B’nai B’rith International
Edith ‘Pat’ Wolfson and Roselle and ‘Benjamin’ Bernard Roseman Fund Aids Children Impacted by Hamas Terror Attack B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem Director Alan Schneider travelled to two southern Israeli cities on April 21 to present the Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Appalled at Universities’ Inaction Against Anti-Semitism Amid Campus Protests – 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 distressed by the passive response from universities in addressing the rise of anti-Semitism and intimidation from students and outside protestors on their campuses. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commends U.S. Veto of Motion to Admit Palestinian “State” to U.N. – 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 commends the United States for vetoing an Algerian-sponsored motion at the United Nations Security Council to back the admission of a Palestinian state to the U.N. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Workshop With UNESCO Addresses Online Anti-Semitism in Latin America – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, World Jewish Congress and the Latin American Jewish Congress, hosted a virtual capacity-building workshop in Spanish on April 9, “Facing online antisemitism in Latin America: How to deal with online hate speech and Holocaust denial and distortion. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns Iran Attack on Israel – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: Iran has taken its war against Israel and the Jewish people out of the shadows. By launching more than 200 missiles and drones at the Jewish state, Iran is setting on full display its genocidal intentions. Read more » »
