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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 2d

B’nai B’rith remembers the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre and continues to demand the immediate release of every person still kidnapped.

We stand with Israel and stand strong with our community until every hostage is home.

Am Yisrael Chai. עם ישראל חי 🎗️🇮🇱

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 2d

Two years ago, anti-Semitic Hamas terrorists carried out the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, murdering more than 1,200 innocent Israelis.

730 days later, 48 hostages remain in Gaza, held captive in unimaginable, inhuman conditions.

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 2d

From all of us at B’nai B’rith, wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and meaningful Sukkot.

Chag Sameach! 🌿🍋

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 2d

#OnThisDay 52 years ago, a coalition of Arab armies launched a surprise attack on Israel on the holiest day of the year—igniting the Yom Kippur War.

We honor the Israelis who bravely served and defended the Jewish state and remember those who fell protecting their country. 🇮🇱

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 5d

We demand UK authorities crack down on those who carry out these acts of terror.

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 5d

We are devastated by the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, UK.

Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, those injured and the entire global Jewish community, which was observing the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar.

Manchester’s Jewish community left reeling after deadly attack on holiest day | CNN

Chaim Leob lives on a busy corner in Manchester, England, so sirens are not something he would normally find particularly concerning. But Thursday morning was a different story. The police cars just k...

www.cnn.com

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 5d

We are devastated by the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, UK.

Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, those injured and the entire global Jewish community, which was observing the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar.

Manchester’s Jewish community left reeling after deadly attack on holiest day | CNN

Chaim Leob lives on a busy corner in Manchester, England, so sirens are not something he would normally find particularly concerning. But Thursday morning was a different story. The police cars just k...

www.cnn.com

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 8d

In an official statement at the UNHRC, our Director of U.N. Affairs David Michaels lambasted the singular vilification of Israel at the world body—from the revoked 1975 “Zionism is racism” resolution and the infamous 2001 Durban conference on racism, to the outrageous charges of “genocide” in 2025.

At U.N., B’nai B’rith Blasts Anti-Israel “Genocide” Libel

YouTube video by B'nai B'rith Intl.

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 9d

B’nai B’rith welcomes the framework announced today by President Donald Trump during a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Hamas to release the Israeli hostages it holds, and for broader peace in the region.

Full statement: 👇

B’nai B’rith Welcomes Framework of Deal to Release Israeli Hostages

B’nai B’rith welcomes the Trump-Netanyahu framework for Hamas to release the Israeli hostages and pursue a path toward peace and regional stability.

www.bnaibrith.org

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 9d

In 2024, B'nai B'rith CEO Dan Mariaschin interviewed director Deborah Smerecnik and Joseph and Rebecca Bau’s two daughters about the upcoming film “Bau, Artist at War,” which spotlights their inspirational story: youtu.be/GURTF-EjF_g

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 9d

Writing for JNS, B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin reflects on the newly released film “Bau, Artist at War” and the extraordinary story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau, whose Holocaust survival and contributions to the State of Israel embody Jewish resilience.

Full op-ed: www.jns.org/now-on-scree...

Now on screen, a little-known story of resilience

“Bau, Artist at War,” tells the story of graphic artist Joseph Bau, interned in the Krakow-Plaszów concentration camp from 1942 to 1945, and his wife, Rebecca Tennenbaum.

www.jns.org

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 9d

At a U.N. General Assembly side event, B’nai B’rith and the Center for Jewish Impact honored Pres. of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides in recognition of his longstanding partnership and his pivotal role in strengthening Cyprus-Israel relations.

Read more about this event @thejerusalempost.bsky.social.

Center for Jewish Impact Event Honors President of Cyprus | The Jerusalem Post

The gathering underscored Cyprus’s strategic position as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East, and the United States

www.jpost.com

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 9d

Sept. 29-30 marks 84 years since the Babyn Yar massacre, when the Nazis and their Ukrainian collaborators murdered more than 33,000 Jewish men, women and children in a ravine near Kyiv, Ukraine.

We remember the victims of the single largest massacre of Jews during the Holocaust.

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 10d

Horrific attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Grand Blanc, MI.

Our hearts go out to the victims of this truly unconscionable act—& to the entire community affected.

But our entire society is affected. Why are such manifestations of violent hate tolerated in America?

At least 5 dead, 8 injured after shooting at Grand Blanc Township church, police say

At least 5 people are dead following a mass shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township.

www.freep.com

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 12d

At a side event to the #UNGA, B’nai B’rith and the Center for Jewish Impact honored President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides for his longstanding partnership and role in strengthening Cyprus–Israel relations.

Read more about this distinguished event: www.bnaibrith.org/unga-side-ev...

📸: Ohad Kab

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 12d

The shameful walkout by diplomats at the U.N. before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech—after nearly a week spent applauding despots and tyrants—speaks volumes about the U.N. and the deep hostility there toward the democratic nation-state of the Jewish people.

Delegates walk out as Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly addressed hostages in his United Nations speech, which he said was being broadcast in Gaza via loudspeakers.

abcnews.go.com

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 12d

On the sidelines of #UNGA2025 in NY, B’nai B’rith bestowed its Presidential Gold Medal upon Argentine Pres. Javier Milei.

In a historic first, our highest honor was presented in the presence of a fellow head of government, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Read more: www.bnaibrith.org/honors-argen...

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 13d

That atmosphere has only worsened since Oct. 7. Living through this reality in Uruguay and Argentina, Kohn and Camisar reflect on their experiences as Jews in countries across Latin America face growing hostility. @jewishjournal.bsky.social

Living as Jews in Latin America After Oct. 7

Much like in other parts of the world, most of those who criticize Israel in Latin America have little or no grasp of the realities on the ground, yet they readily join the chorus of demonization.

jewishjournal.com

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 13d

“For many years, some Latin American governments have tolerated or even promoted language that crossed the line into anti-Semitism, creating a hostile atmosphere for the local Jewish communities, and opening the door for what is happening now,” warn B’nai B’rith’s Eduardo Kohn and Adriana Camisar.

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B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

B’nai B’rith met today with President Santiago Peña of Paraguay, where our CEO Dan Mariaschin presented him with a special token of appreciation for his stalwart friendship with Israel—including the reopening of his country’s embassy in Jerusalem last year. 🇵🇾🇮🇱🇺🇸

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer rebuked threats by several European countries—most recently Spain—to boycott next year’s Eurovision if Israel participates.

Thank you, Germany, for standing with Israel and for rejecting efforts to politicize a cultural event meant to unite. 🇮🇱🇩🇪

‘Founded to bring nations together’: Germany slams calls to bar Israel from Eurovision

Austria also calls out threats from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands to boycott song contest if Israel takes part amid Gaza war

www.timesofisrael.com

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

B’nai B’rith SVP & U.N. Affairs Chair Millie Magid (left) and VP of Development & Strategic Initiatives Andrea Cure (right) had the pleasure of meeting with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman (center) on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. #UNGA80 #UNGA

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

Honored to meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on the sidelines of #UNGA80.

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin and SVP & U.N. Affairs Chair Millie Magid joined fellow Jewish leaders in an important discussion with President Peña on strengthening U.S.–Paraguay ties, supporting Israel and more.

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin (center) and SVP & U.N. Affairs Chair Millie Magid (third from right) joined leaders of other major Jewish organizations in meeting Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu on the sidelines of #UNGA80.

Thank you, Foreign Minister Țoiu.

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

B’nai B’rith—distinguished by our record of leading Jewish engagement with the U.N.—will again underscore the threats posed by Iran, insist on the release of the hostages held in Gaza, highlight the surge of global anti-Semitism since Oct. 7, 2023, and demand an end to U.N. mistreatment of Israel.

B’nai B’rith Intl. @bnaibrith.bsky.social · 16d

On the sidelines of #UNGA80, we’ve begun our annual marathon of high-level meetings with visiting world leaders in New York—while some Western governments take the misguided step of “recognizing” a Palestinian state that does not exist.

👉Read our full update: www.bnaibrith.org/meetings-wit...

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