During these deeply troubling and unprecedented times, as so much attention is focused on the coronavirus that is altering life as we know it in much of the world, we at B’nai B’rith want to offer you ways to connect, to think, to learn and to de-stress. On this page, we will be adding engaging content on a regular basis that we hope will serve you well. You are not alone.​

A Message from B'nai B'rith's President and CEO regarding COVID-19

​Dear friends,

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us all to rethink how we interact with the world around us.

B’nai B’rith International takes pride in being a people-first organization and putting our core values at the center of every decision we make. Our top priority is the safety of our team members and the communities we serve. Though our staff around the world has transitioned to teleworking, we are still committed to working with our partners at the local, national and international levels during these challenging and uncertain times.

With our long history of advocating for seniors, we are paying particular attention to the impact of the coronavirus on older people. Our staff at our Center for Senior Services is working closely with all of our non-sectarian housing buildings to ensure safe practices are implemented and to mitigate the impact of this forced social isolation. 

Social distancing doesn’t apply to the internet, so we will be enhancing our digital and virtual offerings in the near term. Please visit our website and social media platforms for information in the coming weeks. Our important work won’t stop.

​We look forward to staying connected and seeing you soon. Wishing you good health…

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Charles O. Kaufman, President  &  Daniel S. Mariaschin, CEO

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Upcoming Events
One-On-One: United Nations and Coronavirus
April 3, 2020

Podcast with Irina Nevzlin
In "The Impact of Identity – The Power of Knowing Who You Are", Irina Nevzlin offers a new approach to living a more enjoyable, positive, and meaningful life.
April 14, 2020

ICYMI
​Zero.Dot.Two.Initiative​

​​Rabbi Aaron Potek answers "What does it mean to be Jewish?"​​
​Reb Aaron Potek, the Community Rabbi at GatherDC who focuses on engaging 20-and-30 year old Jewish young professionals in a meaningful way, answers "What does it mean to be Jewish?" in our latest #0dot2 video.

Biographer Jane Leavy on Babe Ruth ​and Other Baseball Icons
Listen to sportswriter Jane Leavy discuss her biography of Babe Ruth, The Big Fella, as well as her two prior biographies of Mickey Mantle and Sandy Koufax, on the B’nai B’rith International Podcast here.

Positive Distractions
Expert advice from astronaut Scott Kelly on dealing with isolation
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Frozen actor Josh Gad has started an online book club for children. Using #GadBookClub, he livestreams himself reading out loud on Twitter and Instagram. Take a look here.

B'nai B'rith International Podcast

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Episode #67: Professor Deborah Dash Moore, Editor in Chief of the Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization

​​Deborah Dash Moore, editor in chief of the Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, talks about the Library’s recently published sixth volume in its series on Jewish culture and civilization, “Confronting Modernity 1750 to 1880.” Moore is the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan and is the author of several books, including “G.I. Jews: How World War II Changed a Generation.” She is also the first scholar of our organization’s history, having published “B'nai B'rith and the Challenge of Ethnic Leadership” in 1981 as part of the State University of New York’s series in modern Jewish history.

Episode #66: Sheba Medical Center’s Yoel HarEven on Israel’s Innovative Coronavirus Response (from Ramat Gan, Israel)

​​Israel is at the forefront of innovative research and treatment when it comes to coronavirus. Yoel HarEven, the director of the international division and resource development at Sheba Medical Center in Israel, joins CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin on the B’nai B’rith International Podcast for a discussion on the coronavirus response at his hospital, in Israel more broadly, and the sharing of best practices around the world.

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One-On-One

Coronavirus, Latin America and the Jewish Community

Host CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin talks with Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith’s director of Latin American Affairs about how Latin America is responding to the coronavirus pandemic, how the Jewish community is handling the outbreak, and what B’nai B’rith is doing to help Jews across Latin America during this time.

Coronavirus and Seniors

Host CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin talks with Associate Director for B’nai B’rith’s Center for Senior Services Janel Doughten about how our experts in seniors issues are guiding our housing community through the crisis.