Tag Archives: Public Policy and Advocacy
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 » »
B’nai B’rith CEO: Pittsburgh Attack Foretold Surge in Anti-Semitism
JNS marked the seventh anniversary of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue tragedy with reflections on its lasting impact on the American Jewish community and spoke with B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin, who called the attack “a tragic, horrific harbinger of the cascade of anti-Semitism we are experiencing today. 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 Welcomes Framework of Deal to Release Israeli Hostages
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith welcomes the framework set out today by President Donald Trump during a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Read more » »
UNGA Side Event by the Center for Jewish Impact Honors President of Cyprus
The Jerusalem Post covered a B’nai B’rith and Center for Jewish Impact side event at the U.N. General Assembly, honoring Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in recognition of his longstanding partnership and his role in strengthening bilateral relations between Cyprus and Israel. Read more in the Jerusalem Post. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Begins Meetings with World Leaders at 80th UNGA Session
On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, B’nai B’rith International has commenced its annual marathon of high-level meetings with visiting world leaders in New York. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Concerned About Proposed Legislation in Ireland That Would Boycott Certain Israeli Goods – B’nai B’rith International
Memorandum filed on impact of such legislation on American companies and individualsLetter and memorandum sent to: Chairman John LahartForeign Affairs CommitteeDear Mr. Chairman: B’nai B’rith International is an American-based Jewish advocacy and social service organization with members and supporters in more than 40 countries. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns World Council of Churches for Anti-Israel Bias and Smears
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: The central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement accusing Israel of “apartheid” and possible “genocide,” and calling for “sanctions, divestment, and arms embargoes. Read more » »
Hosts Delegation from Georgian Agency for Religious Issues
A delegation from Georgia’s State Agency for Religious Issues met with Daniel S. Mariaschin, CEO of B’nai B’rith International, at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., as reported by the Agency. Read more » »
Weighing in on Relations Between Israel, Greece and Cyprus
As Israel and Greece deepen their ties, Breaking Defense quoted B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin on the continued strength of relations—including with Cyprus—across key sectors. Read more at Breaking Defense. Read more » »
