Changing UNHRC Dynamics
The dynamics at the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) slowly started changing in a slightly more positive direction at the recently concluded session. It should be clarified at the beginning...
Category: Expert Analysis
Read expert analysis blogs on topics relevant to the Jewish community from B'nai B'rith staff.
April 8, 2019
Grandparents and the Fight Against Climate Change
Last May, I wrote a blog called “Grandmothers and The Fight Against Gun Violence,” which highlighted the important advocacy work seniors are doing to stem the tide of firearms violence....
April 3, 2019
A New Era in the Relationship Between Brazil and Israel
By Adriana Camisar The recent visit of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Israel is a very important development. For years, Brazil’s diplomacy took a rather hostile stance toward...
March 28, 2019
Carnegie Hall Celebrates ‘Migrations’
“East and West”/Photo Credit: Itzhak Andres/Wikimedia Ongoing since late February, “Migrations: The Making of America” celebrates the all-encompassing transformation of New York...
March 20, 2019
John P. Reeves
With B’nai B’rith International’s milestone 175th anniversary occurring this year, we are reminded of what an amazing story we have to tell. Below read about member John P....
March 13, 2019
The Roots of the Menorah in B’nai B’rith
As B’nai B’rith continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, the menorah continues to be a link to the past, a commitment to the present and a promise for the...
March 4, 2019
Venezuelan Regime Is Not Saying the Truth: Hezbollah Is in the Country and in the Region
A few weeks ago, one of the leaders of the Venezuelan regime, Diosdado Cabello said that the “United States is lying; there is no Hezbollah in Venezuela.” At the same time, Nicolas...
Expert Analysis
February 27, 2019
Jerry Jacobs
With B’nai B’rith International’s milestone 175th anniversary occurring this year, we are reminded of what an amazing story we have to tell. Below read about member Jerry...
February 11, 2019
Paid Family Leave: It Impacts Seniors, Too!
Last summer, something amazing happened on Capitol Hill. There was an agreement between members of Congress from opposing parties. Astonishing! Both Democrats and Republicans agreed that there...