Scapegoating of Jews by Melkite Catholic Leader Unacceptable
B’nai B’rith International condemns a reported declaration made by the Syrian-born leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Gregorios III (Laham), that recent terrorism against...
December 16, 2010
B’nai B’rith Commends Rabbis Opposing Ruling Discriminating Against Non-Jews
B’nai B’rith International commends the more than 750 rabbis from around the world who signed a petition against a ruling by some municipal rabbis in Israel that opposes the leasing of...
December 16, 2010
B’nai B’rith Urges U.N. General Assembly: Vote Against Commemoration Of Durban Declaration
B’nai B’rith urges U.N. member states to vote against the General Assembly resolution mandating “commemoration” of the 10th anniversary of the 2001 World Conference Against...
December 16, 2010
New Latin American Trade Deals Pose Potential Threat To Middle East Peace
A new free trade agreement linking some Latin American nations with the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) and Syria, among other nations, is particularly worrisome.In addition to the P.A. and Syria,...
December 15, 2010
B’nai B’rith Mourns Passing of Longtime U.S. Diplomat Richard Holbrooke
Upon the death of U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, who died on Dec. 13 from complications from surgery, B’nai B’rith International has issued the...
December 14, 2010
Combating Contemporary Anti-Semitism
Three British adults of different religious backgrounds meet during one of the forum’s teacher training days this past academic year. (Photo courtesy of Three Faiths Forum) Hannah...
December 10, 2010
Payroll Tax Holiday Could Imperil Social Security
As Congress and the White House hold increasingly contentious conversations about a package of tax cuts, B’nai B’rith International expresses its deep concern about the impact some of...
December 7, 2010
B’nai B’rith International Implores Latin American Leaders To Reverse Decision To Recognize A Palestinian State
In letters to the leaders of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, B’nai B’rith International said their decisions to “prematurely recognize a Palestinian state” is appalling.The...
December 7, 2010
Caring for Our Teeth
There is an enormous gap in dental coverage in the United States. Following are the alarming statistics along with some web sites, programs, and organizations from which to learn more about the...