Featured Conversation
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David Peyman, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat anti-Semitism
David Peyman, Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State, speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about tackling contemporary anti-Semitism, the keys to protecting Jewish communities around the world and his views on countries choosing not to ban Hezbollah. In his role, Mr. Peyman serves as the lead on strategic projects, including the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. |
The B'nai B'rith International Podcast
HOSTED BY CEO DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN
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.
Episode #79: The Future of Jews in France and Israel
Journalist and media expert Eliana Gurfinkiel joins CEO Dan Mariaschin to talk about the decision of many Jews in France to make Aliyah and how they ultimately fare in Israeli society. Gurfinkiel and Mariaschin also discuss how French Jews are overcoming anti-Semitism and alienation in France and what French officials are doing to combat attacks on Jewish citizens and their long-standing institutions.
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Conversations with B'nai B'rith
HOSTED BY CEO DANIEL S. MARIASCHIN
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The History of Greece's Romaniote Jews
Greece’s Romaniote Jews are among the oldest and least-known of all the Jewish communities in the diaspora. Dr. Samuel Gruber and Renee Pappas speak with CEO Dan Mariaschin about the ethnic Jewish community that once thrived in the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina and talk about how the late Vincent Giordano's photos of the once-thriving Romaniotes inspired them to finish his work. |
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David Peyman, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat anti-Semitism
David Peyman, Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State, speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about tackling contemporary anti-Semitism, the keys to protecting Jewish communities around the world and his views on countries choosing not to ban Hezbollah. In his role, Mr. Peyman serves as the lead on strategic projects, including the global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. |
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Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren (2009-2013) speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about his new book, "The Night Archer and Other Stories," a collection of short fiction that explores the bounds of imagination and human emotions. Ambassador Oren discusses how his experiences as a statesman, cabinet member, politician and historian informed his creative writing process. He also draws on his diplomatic background to comment on the impact of the newly signed Abraham Accords and recent Middle East developments. |
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Pioneering Astronaut Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, the first Jewish-American male astronaut in space, speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about the journey that led him to join NASA, what it was like to spin a dreidel (and have a Torah scroll) in space and how flying above the Earth impacted his global perspective. They also talk about his current work on the MOXIE project as NASA prepares for human exploration of Mars and some tips for overcoming the isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Webinars
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Halle: One Year Since the Yom Kippur Attack
Alina Bricman and Ilan Selby of our EU Affairs team lead a program on Germany and the EU’s progress fighting anti-Semitism, right-wing extremism and building communal resilience and solidarity since the Yom Kippur attack in Halle one year ago. |
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The U.N. at 75: A Conversation with Nickolay Mladenov, U.N. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process
Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, joins CEO Dan Mariaschin for a timely conversation on everything from the recent normalization of ties between Israel and the UAE to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and helps put into context his critical role as the U.N. marks its 75th anniversary. |
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A Conversation on Race and Identity in the Jewish Community
An essential discussion about race and identity in the Jewish community with two important voices: Stacey Aviva Flint, Exec. Director of Congregation Bonai Shalom and Rabbi Isaiah J. Rothstein, Public Affairs Advisor for the Jewish Federations of North America. This conversation centering on Jews of Color is moderated by Eric Fusfield, B'nai B'rith International's Legislative Director. |
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Israel & The Gulf: Toward A Historic Peace
On the heels of the monumental Abraham Accord, Saudi Arabia and Middle East expert Dr. Michal Yaari joins us for a timely analysis of the historic normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE and what it means for the future of peace in the region. This installment of our Expert Analysis: Global Perspective series is moderated by B'nai B'rith World Center-Jerusalem Director Alan Schneider. |
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 22, 2020 (Available to watch after 5 p.m. ET)
In Conversation with Dr. Samuel Gruber and Renee Pappas on the History of Greece's Romaniote Jews
Greece’s Romaniote Jews are among the oldest and least-known of all the Jewish communities of the diaspora. Dr. Samuel Gruber and Renee Pappas delve into their history and explore the ethnic Jewish community that once thrived in the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina. Gruber and Pappas will speak about an exhibition titled “Romaniote Memories – A Jewish Journey from Ioannina, Greece to Manhattan: Photographs by Vincent Giordano," that was previously hosted at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate of Greece in New York City.
Watch on Facebook and YouTube
Friday, October 23, 2020 (Available to watch after 3 p.m. ET)
In Conversation with Cousin Brucie!
After 15 years on SiriusXM ’60s on 6 channel, Brooklyn's own Bruce Morrow, better known as "Cousin Brucie," has returned to his roots. In September, he rejoined WABC-AM (770) in New York, where he worked for 13 years beginning in 1961. Morrow sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to speak about his new show, "Cousin Brucie’s Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party," his decision to return to WABC and why radio remains as popular as ever in a crowded media landscape.
Watch on Facebook and YouTube
Sunday, November 15, and Monday, November 16, 2020
The 2020 B'nai B'rith International Leadership Forum
Join us as we engage with experts and thought leaders! Learn more here.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Paris
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jerusalem
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Paris
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jerusalem
Thursday, October 22, 2020 (Available to watch after 5 p.m. ET)
In Conversation with Dr. Samuel Gruber and Renee Pappas on the History of Greece's Romaniote Jews
Greece’s Romaniote Jews are among the oldest and least-known of all the Jewish communities of the diaspora. Dr. Samuel Gruber and Renee Pappas delve into their history and explore the ethnic Jewish community that once thrived in the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina. Gruber and Pappas will speak about an exhibition titled “Romaniote Memories – A Jewish Journey from Ioannina, Greece to Manhattan: Photographs by Vincent Giordano," that was previously hosted at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate of Greece in New York City.
Watch on Facebook and YouTube
Friday, October 23, 2020 (Available to watch after 3 p.m. ET)
In Conversation with Cousin Brucie!
After 15 years on SiriusXM ’60s on 6 channel, Brooklyn's own Bruce Morrow, better known as "Cousin Brucie," has returned to his roots. In September, he rejoined WABC-AM (770) in New York, where he worked for 13 years beginning in 1961. Morrow sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to speak about his new show, "Cousin Brucie’s Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party," his decision to return to WABC and why radio remains as popular as ever in a crowded media landscape.
Watch on Facebook and YouTube
Sunday, November 15, and Monday, November 16, 2020
The 2020 B'nai B'rith International Leadership Forum
Join us as we engage with experts and thought leaders! Learn more here.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Paris
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jerusalem
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Paris
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jerusalem
