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VIDEO: 22nd B'nai B'rith Excellence In Diaspora Journalism Awards

9/5/2014

In June, the B'nai B'rith World Center presented the 22nd annual awards for Excellence in Diaspora Journalism, honoring a trio of Israeli journalists noted for their work in covering the Diaspora issues.

The following video covers the highlights of the evening, including the acceptance speeches from each of the three journalists. Most of the speeches are given in Hebrew with English subtitles. Here is an excerpt from each acceptance speech:

Matan Hodorov:

"I would like to thank again the honorable heads of B'nai B'rith, and the members of the jury as well, for this great honor in receiving this award, and I promise to make an effort to stay worthy of it in the continuation of my journalism career."

Judy Maltz:

"I would like to use this stage to thank the B'nai B'rith World Center for their decision to dedicate a special award for covering this important field [with] the yearly award in memory of Wolf and Hilda Matsdorf."

David Horovitz:

"Thank you members of the jury...I greatly appreciate this lifetime achievement award."

Watch the awards ceremony highlights, below:

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B'nai B'rith Europe's Solidarity Mission To Israel (Hebrew)

7/28/2014

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The B'nai B'rith World Center in Jerusalem coordinated a delegation from B'nai B'rith Europe last week, to express solidarity with Israel.

The visit was covered by InfoPublico.com, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA, 01:26:05 mark) and Telavivi.net:

IBA.org (Hebrew)

Interview with Alan Schneider, director of the B'nai B'rith World Center in Jerusalem, begins at 1:26:05 mark:

Telavivi.net (Hebrew)

ירושלים (24 ביולי, 2014): משלחת סולידריות רמת דרג של מנהיגי בני ברית אירופה הגיעה שלשום לישראל. בראש המשלחת: המנהלת הכללית של בני ברית אירופה, דבורה אביסרור מצרפת, וסגן נשיא בני ברית אירופה, דניאל סיטון, מאיטליה.

InfoPublico (Spanish)

Una misión de solidaridad de seis miembros formado por dirigentes del Comité Ejecutivo electo de B’nai B’rith Europa llegó a Israel para mostrar su solidaridad y apoyo con el estado de Israel.

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More Coverage On B'nai B'rith's Special Citation For Nurit Hirsh

6/25/2014

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Renowned Israeli musician Nurit Hirsh will receive a special citation from the B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem at its 22nd annual Awards for Journalism.

Hirsh has spent decades spreading the message of the Israeli Diaspora through her music, and has received widespread acclaim throughout the global Jewish community.

In addition to the initial Times of Israel piece, here are other stories on the award.

The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 29, at the B'nai B'rith World Center in Jerusalem.

Y-Net

"Hirsh has honorably represented the State of Israel around the world for more than 50 years, having composed more than 1,500 songs and put on many moving performances. Her songs have been published in a collection of six books and 13 albums."

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JWeekly.com

"According to B'nai B'rith, the journalism award is widely acknowledged in the Israeli media industry as the most prestigious prize in its field.

Telavivi.net (Hebrew)

Telavivi.net noted that this special citation is the first time this award has been given as a part of this annual event.

Kedailadaat.com (Hebrew)

Many of her poems are recognized by Jewish communities to constitute a bridge of the Hebrew language between Israel and the Diaspora.

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Gallery: B'nai B'rith Yom Hashoah Ceremony In Jerusalem

5/1/2014

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On Yom Hashoah, hundreds gathered at the B'nai B'rith Martyrs' Forest “Scroll of Fire” Plaza in Jerusalem for a ceremony of remembrance. This year's focus was on rescue activities of Jonas Eckstein (1902-1971) who was an active member of the Jewish community and saved countless Jews from the atrocities of the Holocaust.

The gallery below is courtesy of B'nai B'rith World Center in Jerusalem:

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B'nai B'rith Commemoration Ceremony Drawing Global Coverage

4/25/2014

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As the B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) prepare for a unique joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on Yom Hashoah (April 28), the rest of the global Jewish community is taking note.

This year’s event will memorialize the rescue activities of Jonas Eckstein (1902-1971) who was an active member of the Jewish community and a successful wrestler in “Hakoach” Jewish sport club in Bratislava.

Read Eckstein's Full Story

Meanwhile, check out the rest of the press coverage surrounding the event.

Bratislava 1942- Jonas Eckstein and four children he hid.

Y Net News:

Eckstein was a Bratislava-born Jewish wrestler:

"Eckstein was an active member of the Jewish community in Bratislava and was successful wrestler in “Hakoach” Jewish sport club in the city.

"His sporting activities allowed Eckstein to befriend city officials and police, which later facilitated his rescue activities."

The Jerusalem Post:

He will also be honored by those in attendance that he helped save:

"[His] network of important contacts helped facilitate the rescue of thousands of people over a period of two-and-a-half years.

"Eckstein died in 1971, but many of the people that he helped to survive are still around to tell the tale."

The Times Of Israel:

While the Holocaust will always be remembered as a dark chapter in Jewish history, it was the brave acts, like those of Jonas Eckstein, that should shine through. One op-ed calls for a re-evaluation, based on the way in which Jews rallied to save one another:

"It is now high time to focus more of our collective energies on uncovering and disseminating the heroic stories of Jews who resisted and rescued fellow Jews."

Shalom Life:

Family will represent him at the ceremony:

"Most of his activity were undertaken at his own initiative while risking his own life and the lives of his wife and infant daughter.

"Jonas Eckstein will be represented at the ceremony by his daughter Tova Taitelbaum and his grandson, Israel Radio reporter Benny Taitelbaum."

The Jerusalem Post

The memorial commemoration is part of a larger ceremony throughout Jerusalem on April 28:

"Israel’s official governmental commemorations will continue on Monday morning with a Wreath-laying ceremony at Yad Vashem and the recitation of the names of Holocaust victims’ names.

"The names of victims will also be read at the Knesset."

Tel Aviv Net (Hebrew)

Calcalist (Hebrew)

Israel National News (Hebrew)

Kol Hai Radio (Hebrew)

Aurora (Spanish)

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Yedioth Aharonoth: Interview with Howard Jacobson about the B'nai B'rith Jerusalem Address (HEBREW)

10/1/2013

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Yedioth Aharonth (Hebrew) - Story on Gilad Schalit

8/30/2013

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B'nai B'rith is quoted in the story:

[English translation]:

Alan Schneider, Director of the B’nai B’rith World Center, accompanied Gilad to an event that took place in London in November 2012 with the participation of 200 young Jews from across Europe. “I turned to his father who provided us with direct contact information to Gilad. We spoke and he agreed. It was not a fundraising event,” Schneider said. “I had the impression that he accepted our invitation out of personal curiosity and also perhaps because of a sense of obligation in light of the support he received. He was interested in meeting young Jews his age and to be exposed to the realities of his peers in Europe..."

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VIDEO: 22nd B'nai B'rith Excellence In Diaspora Journalism Awards

B'nai B'rith Europe's Solidarity Mission To Israel (Hebrew)

IBA.org (Hebrew)

Telavivi.net (Hebrew)

InfoPublico (Spanish)

More Coverage On B'nai B'rith's Special Citation For Nurit Hirsh

Y-Net

JWeekly.com

Telavivi.net (Hebrew)

Kedailadaat.com (Hebrew)

Gallery: B'nai B'rith Yom Hashoah Ceremony In Jerusalem

B'nai B'rith Commemoration Ceremony Drawing Global Coverage

Y Net News:

The Jerusalem Post:

The Times Of Israel:

Shalom Life:

The Jerusalem Post

Tel Aviv Net (Hebrew)

Calcalist (Hebrew)

Israel National News (Hebrew)

Kol Hai Radio (Hebrew)

Aurora (Spanish)

Yedioth Aharonoth: Interview with Howard Jacobson about the B'nai B'rith Jerusalem Address (HEBREW)

Yedioth Aharonth (Hebrew) - Story on Gilad Schalit

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