Join us for the Meeting of the International Council of B’nai B’rith (ICBB)
June 23-25, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal
Open to all B’nai B’rith members, this inclusive B’nai B’rith International Council of B’nai B’rith (ICBB) gathering gives our family a chance to meet on European soil to discuss not only B’nai B’rith business, but to learn about the Portuguese history and heritage that had an enormous impact on the Jewish faith, dating back to even before the Inquisition. Additionally, meeting outside the United States highlights our global membership and emphasizes the internationality of our 175-year-old organization. For those who wish to add more time to this informative and enjoyable event, the three-day conference also offers plenty of flexibility.
Although the global gathering is meeting under the guise of the ICBB, expect all levels of leadership, from the Executive Board of Directors to the Board of Governors, to convene over the course of the three days.
The meeting will begin on Sunday morning on June 23 and continue Monday, June 24. Tuesday, June 25 will be a tour of Jewish Heritage sites. There will also be an off-site dinner included. Please see the information listed below for hotel information and to register for the meeting. In order to make your plans, a tentative schedule is listed below as well.
You can register at this link. For any questions, please contact ICBB Leadership Meeting Staff at leadership@bnaibrith.org.
We look forward to seeing you in Lisbon in June.
Charles “Chuck” Kaufman, President
Daniel S. Mariaschin, CEO
International Council of B’nai B’rith Meeting
Tentative Schedule – June 23-25, 2019
Lisbon, Portugal
10:00 am Registration
10:30 am Opening Session
11:45 am Lunch
1:00 pm International Council of B’nai B’rith (ICBB) Meeting – Open to All Participants
3:00 pm Free Time
6:30 pm Welcome Dinner
Monday, June 24
9:00 am Sessions
State of the Organization
Historical Perspective – Remarks and Q&A
Sousa Mendes Foundation – Presentation and Q&A
12:15 pm Diplomatic Encounter Series Luncheon
2:15 pm Sessions
Sefarad Film Screening & Discussion with Members of the Oporto Jewish Community
6:00 pm Reception and Wine Tasting
Tuesday, June 25
8:00 am Jewish Heritage Tour
Lunch
Mayor’s Reception
Introductory Remarks by Gabriel Szary Steinhardt, President of Comunidade Israelita de Lisbo on Sunday, June 23
Screening of the Film Sefarad on Monday, June 24 – Details
Jewish Heritage Tour on Tuesday, June 25 – Details
Transportation and lunch are included in the registration fee. Although transportation will be provided to the sites, the tour will include walking through historic sites and some steep hills. Please wear appropriate shoes. The temperature should be comfortable, with an average high that time of year of approximately 80 F or 26 C.
You can read more about Castelo de Vide on the municipality’s tourism website here.
You can read more about the Alentejo and its Jewish history here.
Hotel Information – Iberostar Lisboa
The meeting will take place at the Iberostar Lisboa. The special room rate is 185€ (currently $207) single and 205€ (currently $230) double. Room rate includes buffet breakfast in the main restaurant, and rate includes VAT. Taxes are not included in the rate, currently a city tax of 2€ per night per person. Please use this form to reserve your room reservation. Link to hotel reservation form here.
The brand new Iberostar Lisboa is the key to unlocking all that the Portuguese capital has to offer. Located a block and half from Avenida da Liberdade, this 5-star hotel is located in the center of Lisbon.
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