Tag Archives: Press Releases
B’nai B’rith Commends Extraordinary Support for Israel by President Biden – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We commend President Joe Biden for delivering today an extraordinary statement of support for Israel. Biden, in a national address, described as an “act of sheer evil,” the Hamas attack on Israel launched Oct. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Stands With Israel in Response to Hamas Terrorists Surprise Attacks – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: Millions of Israelis woke up today to heavy rocket fire and ground assaults, including on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and across the South. Read more » »
The B’nai B’rith World Center and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers Will Present the Jewish Rescuers Citation to Alma Rose, Conductor of the Women’s Orchestra in Auschwitz – B’nai B’rith International
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust will present The Jewish Rescuers Citation in honor of Alma Rose, leader of the women’s orchestra at Auschwitz concentration camp on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 18: 00 local time in the assembly hall at Kibbutz Netzer Sereni, Israel. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Kicks Off Annual Advocacy Meetings with World Leaders on Sidelines of U.N. General Assembly – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International, which is distinguished by global grassroots and has spearheaded Jewish engagement with the United Nations beginning in 1945, is leading an annual marathon of communal meetings on behalf of several organizations with world leaders attending the opening of the U.N. General Assembly session. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Raising Funds to Assist Morocco Earthquake Victims – B’nai B’rith International
(Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2023)— B’nai B’rith International President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is opening its Disaster and Emergency Relief Fund to support those impacted by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Morocco late on Sept. 8. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Webinar Examines U.N. Request for Advisory Opinion on Israel by International Court of Justice – B’nai B’rith International
(Washington, D.C., Sep. 7, 2023)—A B’nai B’rith International webinar on Thursday discussed the United Nations General Assembly’s request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issue an advisory opinion on the legality of Israeli policies. The webinar explored why the move by the U.N. was unjustified and deeply unhelpful to peacemaking. Read more » »
U.S. Rep. Blunt Rochester Visits Seniors at B’nai B’rith Affordable Housing Building in Delaware – B’nai B’rith International
Rep. Blunt Rochester visited the Asher Rubin B’nai B’rith House in Claymont, Delaware. Rep. Blunt Rochester answered questions from residents about healthcare, affordable housing, income security and nutrition. Rep. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Webinar: Israel and the International Court of Justice – B’nai B’rith International
(Washington, D.C., August 31, 2023)—The World Court has been asked by the United Nations General Assembly to issue yet another advisory opinion on the legality of Israeli policies alone, as it did nearly 20 years ago. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commemorates 60th Anniversary of March on Washington – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: As the 60th anniversary of the defining March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom approaches, B’nai B’rith commemorates its vitally important role in the fight for civil rights. August 28 marks 60 years since civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Aiding Hawaii Wildfire Victims – B’nai B’rith International
(Washington, D.C., August 15, 2023)—B’nai B’rith International has opened a disaster and emergency relief fund—seeded with an initial $10,000 contribution from the organization—to aid the victims of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. Read more » »
