2019 ANNUAL REPORT
The Global Voice of the Jewish Community
The Global Voice of the Jewish Community
Some examples:
In Fort Worth, Texas, B’nai B’rith members feed the homeless on Christmas Day, make a Passover Seder for nearly 400 non-Jews to teach about Jewish history, have a Passover Seder for the seniors of the Jewish community and give out scholarships to local community members for the college career.
Aaron Grossman Lodge of Youngstown, Ohio continues to reliably provide services to the general area.
In July, the B’nai B’rith Justice Unit in South Florida hosted a seminar, The History of Nazi Looted Art (A Legal Perspective). Two experts offered presentations on post war recovery efforts, statues of limitations, developments in the law, increasing public awareness and passage of the 2016 HEAR Act. Participants heard directly from the attorney currently representing a woman whose family had a Pissarro painting that was stolen by the Nazis in 1939.
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The Great Lakes Region held its successful fundraising and scholarship event, a Golf Classic along with other events this year. Programs included Project H.O.P.E., where our members packaged food for 50 families for Passover. Project H.O.P.E. is available in communities across the country to provide Passover food to needy families.
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After many years of supporting charitable programs in Ukraine, 21 members of B’nai B’rith United Kingdom (BBUK) set off to see the projects for themselves and to try to learn about the history, the rich Jewish culture and the people of a land that played such a large part in our Jewish history. Read more in our B’nai B’rith Today feature
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B’nai B’rith Barristers launched this year. These attorneys from around the world strive to meet the overall mission of B’nai B’rith International. The lawyers will have the opportunity to network with one another, develop referrals and mentor young or promising attorneys in their communities.
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Standing, from left: Harold Steinberg, Tennessee; Frank Goldman, Colorado; Sam Osmo, Brazil; David Lubin, Michigan; Shel Marcus, Illinois; Gary Javitch, Nebraska; Millie Magid, New York; Harold Miller, Connecticut; Marvin Siflinger, Massachusetts; Mariaschin.
Awardees not in attendance: Marty Adelstein and the Adelstein Family, New York; James Altman and Juliet Seifert, Australia; Valerie Bello, United Kingdom; Marvin Beleck, Texas; Barbara Brenman, Virginia; Helen Scherrer Diamond, Harry Lutz and Lee Tanenbaum, Georgia; Samuel Domsky, Pennsylvania; Rich Hollander, Texas; Marianne Kychenthal, Chile; Harold Mitchell, New York; Alan Samuels, Pennsylvania; Barry Simon, California; Dr. Daniel Sporn, Argentina; Gina Strauss, Florida; Joe Tenenbaum, New Jersey.
B’nai B’rith France Open House on Dec. 1
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The first B’nai B’rith France Open Day took place on Dec. 1 in several French cities. The objective was to invite as many people as possible to get to know the work of B’nai B’rith France. This day, which included advance media coverage, was a great success with many meetings and a large number of visitors who came to meet lodge members, who exhibited their activities and presented their projects. In Paris hundreds of visitors came. Conferences were organized in Paris and Marseille.
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B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. B’nai B’rith is recognized as a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a staunch defender of the State of Israel, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a leader in disaster relief. With a presence around the world, we are the Global Voice of the Jewish Community.
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