Featured Conversation
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Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch
After 27 seasons working in Major League Baseball (MLB), Josh Rawitch has taken on a new challenge: President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Rawitch joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to talk about leading an iconic American institution, the role Judaism has played in his life and career, and his experiences in professional baseball with the LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. |
The B'nai B'rith International Podcast
HOSTED BY CEO DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN
Episode #98: Former Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon on His Time "In the Lion's Den"
What is it like to represent Israel on the world stage? Former Ambassador Danny Danon has insights few can rival. He spent five years (2015-2020) as Israel's permanent representative to the United Nations, a necessary but complex place for Jews and the State of Israel – and an institution known for its systemic bias against the Jewish state. In his upcoming book, "In the Lion's Den: Israel and the World,” Ambassador Danon shares his experiences on the front lines of Israel’s global presence. B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with the Ambassador about “In the Lion’s Den,” his commitment to the Jewish state through public service, key moments from his time representing Israel at the world body, and why he views his country as an increasingly major player on the world stage.
Episode #97: Author Margot Webb on Surviving the Holocaust as a Child
Margot Webb hasn't forgotten what happened to her family more than 80 years ago in Nazi Germany. Her book, "Tears in the Eyes of My Enemy," follows a slightly fictionalized version of herself – Meryam – as she returns to her childhood homes in Arnstadt and Halle, Germany, and the unlikely friendships she builds with descendants of her former tormentors. In this episode, B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with Webb about "Tears in the Eyes of My Enemy," her journey back to the places she once called home and her efforts making sure others don't forget the cruelty she witnessed – and experienced.
Episode #96: Celebrated Actor Nehemiah Persoff
Legendary actor Nehemiah Persoff speaks with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about his new memoir, “The Many Faces of Nehemiah,” his successes and struggles as an actor spanning more than five decades – with credits from "Some Like it Hot" to "Yentl" to "Star Trek: The Next Generation" – and his experiences as a Jewish performer in Hollywood and on stage.
Episode #95: Award-Winning Author Dara Horn on Her New Book, "People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present"
Author Dara Horn is tired of Jewish history being exploited to flatter the living. In her new book, "People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present," Horn challenges us to confront the public's fascination with Jewish deaths and why there is often little respect for Jewish lives. A two-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award with nonfiction work published in The New York Times, The Washington Post and more, Horn speaks with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about her book in a world once again witnessing alarming spikes in anti-Semitism and the whitewashing of Jewish history.
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Conversations with B'nai B'rith
HOSTED BY CEO DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN
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Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch
After 27 seasons working in Major League Baseball (MLB), Josh Rawitch has taken on a new challenge: President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Rawitch joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to talk about leading an iconic American institution, the role Judaism has played in his life and career, and his experiences in professional baseball with the LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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Is VR the Future of Holocaust Remembrance?
For the first time ever, innovative virtual reality (VR) technology is being used in an educational Holocaust remembrance exhibit, “The Journey Back: A VR Experience.” Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center CEO Susan Abrams joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss this ground-breaking approach to Holocaust remembrance and the role VR will play in teaching current and future generations about the horrors of the Shoah. |
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Connecting Jews & Chocolate: Semite Sweet (An Exhibition)
Rabbi Deborah Prinz and curator Warren Klein speak with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about their exhibition, "On Jews and Chocolate: Semite Sweet," which highlights historical stories of refugee Jews who both worked in the chocolate business and contributed significantly to their respective Jewish communities. This popular exhibit was created by the Bernard Museum of Temple Emanu-El in New York City – where Klein is curator – and has been featured in The New York Times, The Forward and more. |
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Fashion as Politics & the Evolution of Department Stores in 19th Century New York
Fashion historian, curator and author Keren Ben-Horin joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to talk about the Israeli “fashion diplomacy” of the 1950s and 1960s, and how fashion became an integral part of the way Israel created its national identity. They also delve into the evolution of retail and department stores in 19th-century New York City. |
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Webinars
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Yom HaShoah | Unto Every Person There is a Name Ceremony
B'nai B'rith, together with Yad Vashem, remember the victims of the Holocaust during the "Unto Every Person There is a Name" commemoration ceremony on Yom HaShoah. We remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust – including one and a half million children. By reading the names of individual victims, we honor their memory and are inspired to ensure "never again" means never again. |
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Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Responsibilities for All Society
B'nai B'rith hosts a global virtual program in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, held each year in conjunction with the United Nations in memory of those murdered in the Shoah. Among many distinguished guests, new German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock delivers the keynote address followed by messages from DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and European Commission VP Margaritis Schinas. |
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REPORT LAUNCH: Aligning Principles and Practice | EU Assistance to the PA and Palestinian NGOs
B'nai B'rith International launches a one-of-a-kind report detailing the EU's assistance mechanisms to the Palestinian Authority and other Palestinian beneficiaries, in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy. The report provides a deep look into serious inconsistencies in the EU’s implementation of its stated values in relation to Palestinian actors—including the unconditional nature of most funding—and offers recommendations to improve oversight and accountability. Read the full report here. |
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B’nai B’rith Diplomatic Encounter Series: The Slovenian Presidency of the European Union Council
B'nai B'rith welcomes His Excellency Tone Kajzer, Ambassador of Slovenia to the United States, for the latest installment of our virtual Diplomatic Encounter Series. Ambassador Kajzer speaks about his country's goals and priorities for its European Union Council presidency, bilateral relations between Slovenia and the U.S., as well as Slovenia's relationship with Israel and its own Jewish community. |
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2021 B'nai B'rith Leadership Forum
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Outgoing B'nai B'rith President Charles O. Kaufman Delivers the State of the Organization
Outgoing B'nai B'rith President Charles "Chuck" Kaufman opened the 2021 B'nai B'rith Leadership Forum, delivering the state of the organization and discussing the honor of being B’nai B’rith’s president, “doing the work that must be done to advance the organization’s mission… standing up with laser focus for Jews and Israel.” |
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President Isaac Herzog Helps Kick Off the B'nai B'rith Leadership Forum
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the 2021 B’nai B’rith Leadership Forum in a video address, describing the organization’s mission as “the purest antidote to the rising tide of apathy, indifference and tribalism engulfing the world.” |
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CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin Speaks at the 2021 B'nai B'rith Leadership Forum
B'nai B'rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin speaks during our annual Leadership Forum on the importance of combating anti-Semitism wherever it arises, and in all of its forms. |
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B'nai B'rith in 2021
This year's challenges may have continued to shifted our means of dialogue, but they’ve also made us recommit to our priorities and build on our robust global efforts. We are a staunch supporter of the global Jewish community, a steadfast defender of the State of Israel and a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a leader in disaster relief. And as we've done for more than 178 years, we're bringing our world-renowned expertise to conversations and taking action on today’s most pressing issues. |
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Covering the World Through a Jewish Lens
In our first 2021 Leadership Forum panel, Ron Kampeas, Washington bureau chief of JTA, and Jonathan Tobin, editor in chief of JNS, spoke with B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin about being Jewish journalists and the polarization we see in media today. |
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U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) speaks on the rise in anti-Semitism and extremism, and highlights B’nai B’rith’s work in calling attention to it and combating it. |
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U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield
In a recorded video address to the B'nai B'rith Leadership Forum, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, ambassador of the United States to the United Nations, notes B’nai B’rith’s presence at the founding of the U.N. She also speaks about her first trip to Israel for a week of security briefings and discussions with senior Israeli officials about anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias at the United Nations. |
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A Conversation with Dr. Einat Wilf, Former Member of Knesset and Co-author of "The War of Return"
In our second 2021 Leadership Forum discussion, B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin spoke with Dr. Einat Wilf, a former Knesset member and co-author of “The War of Return." The conversation centered around the idea of the “right of return” and how the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) perpetuates the narrative that Palestinians are refugees, making peace impossible. |
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COVID-19: What's Next? | With Dr. Peter Hotez
To close out the first day of our Leadership Forum, we spoke with Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can expect moving forward. He also emphasized the speed and collaboration of the scientific community and how it has responded to the pandemic in a very meaningful way and collaborated in a way it never has before. |
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B'nai B'rith on Capitol Hill: A Conversation with U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi
On day two of our Leadership Forum, Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-3) joined us for a conversation on issues of concern to B’nai B’rith, including funding for affordable senior housing in the Build Back Better bill, the Iran nuclear deal, anti-Israel bias at the U.N. and rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. and globally. |
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A Conversation with Ambassador Michael Herzog, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S.
To close out our 2021 Leadership Forum, B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin spoke with Israel’s recently appointed ambassador to the U.S., Michael Herzog, in one of his first addresses in his new post. Herzog warned that we are at a “critical junction” on Iran and because Tehran faces no consequences for its malign activities, it means Iran will continue to push the envelope. |
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Newly Elected B'nai B'rith President Seth J. Riklin Addresses Our 2021 Leadership Forum
Incoming B'nai B'rith President Seth J. Riklin addressed our 2021 Leadership Forum. |
Upcoming Programs
May 24
A Special Report by B'nai B'rith International: The Apartheid Slander Against Israel
A Conversation with the Authors
Tune in for the premiere of our conversation on Facebook at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. See below for more times, or watch anytime after the premiere on our website, bnaibrith.org.
A Special Report by B'nai B'rith International: The Apartheid Slander Against Israel
A Conversation with the Authors
Tune in for the premiere of our conversation on Facebook at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. See below for more times, or watch anytime after the premiere on our website, bnaibrith.org.
June 10 (moved from May 19)
Helping American Jewish Heroes Rest in Peace: Shalom Lamm, CEO of Operation Benjamin
How many American Jewish service members have been buried under grave markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage? No one knows the exact number, but Operation Benjamin is working hard to find Jewish personnel at American military cemeteries buried under incorrect markers – and to correct these mistakes.
Led and co-founded by CEO Shalom Lamm, Operation Benjamin is devoted to preserving the memories of American Jewish soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.
Lamm joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to talk about Operation Benjamin's efforts righting wrongs, what inspired him to establish the organization, and how it impacts the families of those wrongly buried so long ago.
This recorded video interview will be available to view at your convenience after 5 p.m. Eastern Time on our Extra page, Facebook and YouTube.
Helping American Jewish Heroes Rest in Peace: Shalom Lamm, CEO of Operation Benjamin
How many American Jewish service members have been buried under grave markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage? No one knows the exact number, but Operation Benjamin is working hard to find Jewish personnel at American military cemeteries buried under incorrect markers – and to correct these mistakes.
Led and co-founded by CEO Shalom Lamm, Operation Benjamin is devoted to preserving the memories of American Jewish soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.
Lamm joins B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin to talk about Operation Benjamin's efforts righting wrongs, what inspired him to establish the organization, and how it impacts the families of those wrongly buried so long ago.
This recorded video interview will be available to view at your convenience after 5 p.m. Eastern Time on our Extra page, Facebook and YouTube.
