Featured Conversation
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How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture
Dr. Shachar Pinsker sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss his book, "A Rich Brew: How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture," which explores the world of the coffeehouse and its role in shaping Jewish culture as we know it today. Check out Dr. Pinsker's project to map modern Jewish cultures and explain how Jewish culture has evolved over the last two centuries: https://richbrew.org. |
The B'nai B'rith International Podcast
HOSTED BY CEO DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN
Episode #83: Ruth Lowe, The Woman Who Ignited Frank Sinatra's Rise to Stardom
Author Peter Jennings and photographer Tom Sandler join CEO Dan Mariaschin to speak about Sandler's mother, Ruth Lowe, one of the most enduring musical talents of the 20th century. Lowe wrote Frank Sinatra's 1940 hit, "I'll Never Smile Again," which established Lowe both as a prolific songwriter and a pioneer as one of the first Jewish women to break into a typically male-dominated industry. Jennings' book, "Until I Smile at You," was published in November 2020.
Episode #82: B'nai B'rith's Disaster Relief Efforts Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Vice President of Programming Rhonda Love provides updates on B'nai B'rith's emergency relief efforts amidst the coronavirus pandemic, West Coast wildfires and Gulf Coast hurricanes. Love speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about how B'nai B'rith is meeting the needs of disaster victims around the world and our ongoing commitment to public service.
Episode #81: Dr. Erica Miller on Summoning Resilience in Uncertain Times
Clinical psychologist Dr. Erica Miller joins CEO Dan Mariaschin to share her tips for staying resilient in uncertain times. An author of three books on overcoming adversity and living enthusiastically, Dr. Miller's incredible life experiences – from surviving the Holocaust to joining the Israeli Air Force to serving substance abuse and domestic violence populations – give her a wealth of insight on how to develop and summon resilience when it’s needed most.
Episode #80: Sanford Greenberg on His Lifelong Friendship with Art Garfunkel
Sanford Greenberg stops by the B'nai B'rith podcast to talk about his new memoir "Hello Darkness, My Old Friend." Inspired by big dreams and his lifelong friendship with Art Garfunkel (of Simon & Garfunkel), Sanford transcends his own limitations (losing his sight) to change the world and develop a passion for public service and philanthropy.
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Conversations with B'nai B'rith
HOSTED BY CEO DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN
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How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture
Dr. Shachar Pinsker sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss his book, "A Rich Brew: How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture," which explores the world of the coffeehouse and its role in shaping Jewish culture as we know it today. Check out Dr. Pinsker's project to map modern Jewish cultures and explain how Jewish culture has evolved over the last two centuries: https://richbrew.org. |
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What Happened to World War II's 'Last Million' Displaced People?
Historian and bestselling author Dr. David Nasaw speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about his new book, "The Last Million: Europe's Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War." Dr. Nasaw talks about his book, which tells the gripping story of the Jewish refugees left behind in post-World War II Germany, and the complex social and political factors that prevented them from finding asylum. |
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Dr. Jenna Weissman Joselit on American Embrace of the Ten Commandments
Renowned historian Dr. Jenna Weissman Joselit sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to speak about her book, "Set in Stone: America's Embrace of the Ten Commandments." The conversation centers around the evolution of church-state relations in America and American Jewish life, culture and history since the late 19th century. |
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Exploring Jewish History, 1939-1973
Dr. Samuel D. Kassow and Professor David G. Roskies join CEO Dan Mariaschin to explore Volume 9 of "The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, Catastrophe and Rebirth: 1939–1973.” As editors of this volume, Dr. Kassow and Professor Roskies cover one of the most tragic and dramatic periods in Jewish history with detail and precision, and share with us some of their biggest takeaways from nearly 16 years of research. |
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Webinars
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Israel's Humanitarian Aid Work Around the Globe: Government and Civil Society Actors
Our U.N. Affairs team hosts a panel discussion on Israel's humanitarian efforts around the world with Ambassador Einat Shlein, Head of Mashav (Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation), Yotam Polizer, CEO of IsraAID and B'nai B'rith World Center-Jerusalem Director Alan Schneider. |
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Unpacking the Digital Services Act: Does the new EU Rule Book Address Online Hate and Anti-Semitism?
Following last month's launch of the Digital Services Act (DSA), our EU Affairs team hosts an expert panel discussion on the effectiveness of the new EU digital legislation as it attempts to tackle issues relating to online hate and anti-Semitism. |
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B'nai B'rith Diplomatic Encounter Series: UAE on the International Stage
In a special installment of our Diplomatic Encounter Series, CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with the UAE's Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, on the heels of the historic Abraham Accords between the UAE, Bahrain and Israel. Ambassador Al Otaiba has been key in improving bilateral security and economic cooperation between the UAE and the U.S. |
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Jews in Europe at the Turn of the Millennium
B'nai B'rith's EU Affairs team and the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) host a discussion on recent demographic developments and their capacity to inform policy and safeguard Jewish life in Europe. Director of EU Affairs Alina Bricman moderates the conversation and is joined by Dr. Jonathan Boyd and Dr. Daniel Staetsky, both of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. |
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2020 B'nai B'rith Leadership Forum
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B'nai B'rith in 2020
This year's challenges may have shifted our means of dialogue, but they’ve also made us recommit to our priorities with unwavering urgency. We’ve identified the needs of this moment around the world, from donating PPE to health care workers and protecting the residents in our senior housing buildings, to calling out incessant anti-Israel hypocrisy at the U.N. and stepping up our fight against virulent anti-Semitism. But more than anything else, we’re bringing our world-renowned expertise to conversations and taking action on today’s most pressing issues. |
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President Charles O. Kaufman's Remarks
B'nai B'rith International President Charles O. Kaufman delivered remarks at the B'nai B'rith's 2020 Leadership Forum, highlighting B’nai B’rith’s work around the world in the past year. Kaufman spoke about public policy and the United Nations, work in Israel, and our advocacy on behalf of seniors and disaster and emergency relief efforts, including the distribution of supplies in various countries affected by COVID-19, from the U.S., Panama and Uruguay to Italy. |
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Anti-Semitism Around the World: A Global Alert
Ellie Cohanim, U.S. State Department deputy special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism, and Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission coordinator on combating anti-Semitism, spoke with CEO Dan Mariaschin about the complex threats and challenges posed by rising global anti-Semitism. |
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Assessing the U.S. Elections and the Impact on Jewish Concerns
In an election-focused panel discussion, New York Times political reporter Lisa Lerer and National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar analyzed the 2020 U.S. elections. The conversation was moderated by B'nai B'rith Director of Legislative Affairs Eric Fusfield. |
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A Conversation with Bassem Eid, Expert Commentator on Arab and Palestinian Affairs
B'nai B'rith World Center-Jerusalem Director Alan Schneider spoke with Bassem Eid, a Jerusalem-based political analyst, human rights pioneer and expert commentator, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from his unique perspective, potential UNRWA reforms, his opposition to the BDS movement and more. |
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Expert Analysis: Behind the Scenes with B'nai B'rith Policy Specialists
Our dedicated staff experts spoke with CEO Dan Mariaschin on a range of issues, sharing their insights and latest initiatives on global public policy, Latin American affairs, disaster relief, seniors issues and more. |
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B'nai B'rith 2020 Virtual Content Highlights
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, we have expanded our sense of community and brought people together. We've spoken to ambassadors, historians, youth leaders and even an astronaut. Check out a small but meaningful sample of our groundbreaking conversations. |
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B'nai B'rith TODAY
Today, 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. Today, just as it has been for over 177 years, wherever there is a need, there is B'nai B'rith. |
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. New York / 5:30 p.m. Denver
WATCH LIVE: President Truman, My Grandfather, & a Bottle of Bournon
Join us, along with B'nai B'rith Colorado, the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, Kavod on the Road and the Chicago Loop Synagogue, for an evening discussion with Frank Goldman, president of B'nai B'rith Colorado. Goldman will speak about his grandfather's integral role in convincing President Truman to recognize the State of Israel. Register Now on Zoom!
Thursday, January 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. New York / 5:30 p.m. Denver
WATCH LIVE: President Truman, My Grandfather, & a Bottle of Bournon
Join us, along with B'nai B'rith Colorado, the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, Kavod on the Road and the Chicago Loop Synagogue, for an evening discussion with Frank Goldman, president of B'nai B'rith Colorado. Goldman will speak about his grandfather's integral role in convincing President Truman to recognize the State of Israel. Register Now on Zoom!
