Michael Mostyn, 50, made B’nai Brith Canada into a ‘formidable voice’ for Jews The organization said he revitalized operations, including Israel advocacy, during a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel fervor seeped into schools and cities across the country. Dave Gordon Feb. 4, 2025
B’nai B’rith International elects new president With the rise of global antisemitism, B’nai B'rith’s "work is more important now than at any other time since the Holocaust," the new elect said. Jan. 13, 2025
B’nai B’rith launches disaster-relief fund for Los Angeles wildfire victims Fires destroy more than property, the head of the Jewish Federation Los Angeles told JNS. “They devastate memories, connections to places." Jan. 9, 2025
B’nai B’rith ‘troubled’ by pope’s anti-Israel remarks "It is essential that pronouncements on the difficult and complex Gaza hostilities be accurate, open-eyed and fair," the more than 180-year-old nonprofit stated. Dec. 27, 2024
B’nai B’rith calls World Council of Churches Syria response ‘deplorable’ The director of B’nai B’rith’s United Nations and Intercommunal Affairs called out the group’s vilification of Israel, stating, “Somehow, no one else—literally, no one—is censured in Rev. Pillay’s statement on the Syrian situation.” Dec. 17, 2024
B’nai B’rith coaching scholarships honor murdered Druze children “The terrible tragedy that took the lives of 12 youngsters, who were simply enjoying the sport they loved most, demands mobilization for rehabilitation and growth,” said the CEO of the Israel Football Association. Dec. 16, 2024
Jewish Americans visit Japan as part of diplomacy, culture tour The trip for young professionals featured a stop at Israel’s embassy in Japan and homestay visits that allowed delegates immersive cultural experiences. David Swindle Nov. 21, 2024
Jew-hatred ‘as bad as I’ve ever seen it,’ says longtime B’nai B’rith leader “One of our biggest challenges today is to make it very clear that anti-Zionism is antisemitism,” Daniel S. Mariaschin told JNS in an extended interview. Menachem Wecker Oct. 10, 2024
Multimedia tunnel exhibit in Boston offers ‘glimpse’ of experiences of hostages in Gaza Some 1,200 people signed up to see the installation, B’nai B’rith International said. David Swindle Aug. 22, 2024
