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Combating anti-Semitism and advocating for global Jewry since 1843. Forever defending the State of Israel. The Global Voice of the Jewish community.
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Last night, NYC elected a mayor in Zohran Mamdani whose record of hostility toward Israel and indifference to anti-Semitism should deeply concern all New Yorkers. His anti-Zionist extremism and dog-whistle anti-Semitism should have disqualified him from the race, not rewarded him with the mayoralty.
Read the @washtimes.bsky.social op-ed by former Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) and AJIRI-BBI’s Gil Kapen on how the U.N.’s infamous 1975 “Zionism is Racism” resolution betrayed the institution’s founding ideals—and how its toxic legacy still fuels efforts to delegitimize Israel today:
Remembering ‘Zionism Is racism’
Fifty years ago this week, on Nov. 10, 1975, the United Nations General Assembly fatally betrayed its founding ideals and permanently stained its credibility.
www.washingtontimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
As part of our #0dot2 series, Israel Maimon—former Israeli Cabinet Secretary to two prime ministers and past President and CEO of Israel Bonds—answered the question: “What does it mean to be Jewish?”

Watch here: 👇
Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel Maimon answers "What does it mean to be Jewish?"
YouTube video by B'nai B'rith Intl.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
B’nai B’rith commemorated the 87th anniversary of the 1938 Nov. Pogroms (Kristallnacht) with events across Latin America, joined by dignitaries, diplomats, Jewish community members & interfaith leaders. 🕯️

See how we remembered this pivotal moment in Jewish history: www.bnaibrith.org/87th-anniver...
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We commend the Royal Concertgebouw and the Chanukah Concert Foundation for reaching a constructive resolution that allows this year’s Hanukkah concert to go forward. 🕎 @concertgborkest.bsky.social
Concertgebouw compromise over IDF cantor at Hanukkah concert - DutchNews.nl
Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw music venue and the Chanukah Concert foundation have ended their dispute over the participation of a singer with close links to the Israeli army (IDF). The concert hall cance...
www.dutchnews.nl
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Aviva Siegel’s testimony before the U.N. Committee on Torture bears witness to Hamas’ sexual violence against hostages and confirms the horrifying truth already recounted by former captives Amit Soussana and Rom Braslavski, who experienced sexual abuse firsthand and who have bravely spoken out.
Aviva Siegel tells UN young female hostages in Gaza were repeatedly sexually assaulted
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www.timesofisrael.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Israeli actress Gal Gadot has been awarded the 2026 Genesis Prize in recognition of her advocacy for the hostages, compassion for all victims of the war and her steadfast defense of Israel when too many were silent.
Gal Gadot Wins Genesis Prize for “Steadfast Defense” of Israel
Previous winners of the prestigious Israeli award include Steven Spielberg, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Barbra Streisand.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
B’nai B’rith is deeply troubled by the postponement of the X Summit of the Americas, originally set for Dec. 4–5 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Full statement:
B’nai B’rith Troubled by Postponement of Summit of the Americas
B’nai B’rith expresses deep concern over the postponement of the Summit of the Americas, warning it signals weakening regional dialogue.
www.bnaibrith.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
President Robert Spitzer and CEO Dan Mariaschin—leading a B’nai B’rith delegation hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation—had the honor of meeting with Bundestag Vice President @bodoramelow.bsky.social in Berlin.

Photo credit: Deutscher Bundestag/Stella von Saldern
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
💥 Today, we kicked off the 5th edition of our IMPACT Fellowship, together with WUJS!

We’re thrilled to be working with 25 exceptional Jewish students from 15 countries.

Next week, our first speakers will be B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin & Moshe Lencer, Campus Affairs Dir. @ajcglobal.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A B’nai B’rith delegation is visiting Germany this week for meetings with officials and opinion shapers. Led by Pres. Robert Spitzer and CEO Dan Mariaschin, and hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the group is discussing key issues relevant to the German-Jewish & German-Israeli relationships.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#OTD in 1975, the UNGA infamously adopted its libelous “Zionism is Racism” resolution. Though repealed in 1991, the anti-Jewish rhetoric that fueled it still lives on.

Pushing the lie that Zionism—Jewish people’s movement for self-determination—is “racist” proves that anti-Zionism IS anti-Semitism.
50 years ago, with one vote, the UN set in motion today’s anti-Zionism
The autocrats and opportunists at the United Nations lob any conceivable canard at Israelis, no matter how brazen; from “apartheid” to “gender-based violence” to “Judaizing” Jerusalem.
www.jns.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel Mariaschin have written to Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw condemning its discriminatory cancellation of a Hanukkah concert—and urging the hall to reverse this bigoted decision immediately.

Read more in Jewish News (UK):
Amsterdam venue cancels Chanukah concert because singer is IDF cantor - Jewish News
Jewish organisers seek legal action; the hall director’s grandfather signed a 1940 order expelling Jews from the Dutch civil service
www.jewishnews.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
What does the future of Jewish film and TV look like? 🎬

In the latest episode of the B’nai B’rith #podcast, CEO Dan Mariaschin sits down with Neil Friedman—co-founder of Jewish streaming service ChaiFlicks—to discuss how Jewish storytelling is evolving in the streaming era.

🎧Tune in now:
How ChaiFlicks Is Powering a New Era of Jewish Film & Television
CEO Dan Mariaschin sits down with ChaiFlicks co-founder Neil Friedman to explore how Jewish storytelling is evolving in the streaming era.
www.bnaibrith.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
B’nai B’rith International condemns in the strongest possible terms Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s reference to “the genocide in Gaza” in her remarks at a recent event hosted by the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
Jewish groups blast Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's 'genocide in Gaza' remarks
Ontario municipalities also defeated and deferred anti-Israel motions this week.
thecjn.ca
November 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin spoke with @jewishinsider.com about Kazakhstan, a country that has demonstrated respect for its Jewish community, and its expected entry into the Abraham Accords—a step with broad significance for Israel’s ties and cooperation with Muslim-majority nations.

Read more:
Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords ahead of Syrian, Saudi leaders’ visits to Washington
The central Asian country, which has had relations with Israel for decades, has long sought the repeal of a Cold War-era law restricting its trade with the U.S.
jewishinsider.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Big news: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to announce today that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords.

While Kazakhstan and Israel have had full diplomatic relations for more than 30 years, this marks an important step forward for peace and cooperation in the region.
Scoop: Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords
The countries already have diplomatic ties, but the Trump administration is hoping to build momentum.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Last night, NYC elected a mayor in Zohran Mamdani whose record of hostility toward Israel and indifference to anti-Semitism should deeply concern all New Yorkers. His anti-Zionist extremism and dog-whistle anti-Semitism should have disqualified him from the race, not rewarded him with the mayoralty.
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We are profoundly concerned about New York Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s deplorable record on Israel, including his slanderous accusations of genocide, his refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, and his support for the BDS movement.
Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City, in decisive end to race that polarized Jewish voters - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The election marks a breakthrough for supporters of the movement to boycott Israel.
www.jta.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
B’nai B’rith remains concerned about the government shutdown’s potential impact on older adults.

As the largest national Jewish sponsor of subsidized housing for seniors in the U.S., we are uniquely aware of the important role federal programs play in the lives of older adults with limited means.
Uncertainty weighs on SNAP recipients as shutdown drags into new month
Tens of millions of Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance are facing uncertainty after two judges ruled the Trump administration must use emergency funds to provide at least partial benefits ...
www.pbs.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have written to the Royal Concertgebouw condemning its discriminatory cancellation of a Hanukkah 🕎 concert because of Cantor Shai Abramson’s affiliation with the Israel Defense Forces.
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We mourn the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, the architect of the war on terror in the post-9/11 era.

Cheney was a strong ally of Israel and a champion of the U.S.–Israel strategic partnership. [1/2]
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who pushed for Iraq invasion, dies at 84
Cheney, the 46th vice president, died of complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said in a statement Tuesday.
www.nbcnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
30 years ago today, Israeli PM Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a domestic extremist. Rabin was a respected statesman, military leader and tireless advocate for peace.

We honor his lifelong commitment to building and defending the State of Israel, and his steadfast dedication to the Jewish people.
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A Bulgarian delegation—led by Deputy FM Maria Anguelieva (second from right) and in Washington for a gathering of Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Anti-Semitism—met with B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin, Deputy ICHRPP Director Rabbi Eric Fusfield, and AJIRI Executive Director Gil Kapen.
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Major American policy institutions help set the tone for public life. When their leaders excuse the elevation of a white nationalist, Holocaust denier and virulent anti-Semite, our civic fabric erodes.
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM