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Leading US Jewish Groups: Kushner’s Push to Reform UNRWA ‘Long Overdue’
The Algemeiner included a statement from B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin on the Administration’s call to reform the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Read more »
B’nai B’rith Deputy Director: ‘Antisemitism must be publicly condemned’
Azvision.az interviewed Eric Fusfield, B’nai B’rith deputy director at the Center for Human Rights and Public Policy, on the rise of global anti-Semitism and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Read on Azvision.az Exclusive interview with Eric Fusfield, Deputy Director at B’nai B’rith International Center for Human Rights and Public Policy. Read more » »
Rep. Ted Deutch Visits Low-Income Seniors At B’nai B’rith Deerfield Beach Apartments
From left to right: Board of Directors member Stephen Rose, Administrator James Lynch, Rep. Ted Deutch, Service Coordinator Janet Murphy and Service Coordinator Lynn Maccarone. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla. Read more » »
Bulgarian Vendors Profit from Nazi, Communist Trinkets
The Balkan Insight interviewed B’nai B’rith Bulgaria Vice President Solomon Bali on the trend of selling memorabilia disguised as Nazi propaganda. Read more »
Legal battle over Met’s famous Picasso reignited by estate
The Art Newspaper mentioned us in an article on the current legal battle the Metropolitan Museum of Art is facing over Pablo Picasso’s “The Actor.” It is believed that German Jewish collector Paul Leffmann sold the painting in order to escape from Italy after fleeing from Nazi Germany. Read more » »
Boston Workmen’s Circle signs pro-BDS statement
The Boston Jewish Advocate interviewed Eric Fusfield, B’nai B’rith director of legislative affairs, on several Jewish groups that endorsed a Jewish Voice for Peace statement supporting BDS. B’nai B’rith condemns the statement, and does not support the Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment movement. Read more » »
Following Outrage, Netflix Nixes Plan to Air Laudatory Louis Farrakhan Documentary
The Algemeiner quoted our condemning Netflix’s decision to stream a documentary by Louis Farrakhan, who is a known anti-Semite and perpetrator of bigotry and intolerance that spans decades. Netflix announced yesterday that the film will not be released through its platform, and blamed “internal miscommunication. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Housing Awarded State Funding for Additional Senior Housing in Sudbury
Boston Real Estate Times noted that B’nai B’rith was awarded state funding for more senior housing in Sudbury, Massachusetts. This type of housing is in constant demand, and researchers say for every low-income senior housing apartment nationwide there are 10-12 seniors waiting for a spot. Read more » »
Encouraging Diversity and Tolerance through Creative Writing
Check out some behind the scenes coverage and insights of the B’nai B’rith Diverse Minds Writing Challenge! The winner of this year’s Diverse Minds Writing Challenge in southern New Jersey is “Outside the Box,” written and illustrated by Marley Goudie from Ocean City High School in Ocean City, New Jersey. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Sends Aid To Greece In Wake Of Devastating Wildfires
B’nai B’rith International is sending aid to Greece as raging wildfires have killed at least 80 and injured more than 180. Many people are still missing. The wildfires, outside of Athens, are causing massive destruction. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and the death toll is expected to rise. Read more » »
