We thank the United States for calling for a U.N. Security Council debate on the Iranian regime’s horrific crackdown on its own people—who are once again crying out for freedom—and for inviting Iranian dissidents to speak before the world on behalf of the thousands of victims of the IRGC.

Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. Jan. 17 marks 81 years since his disappearance, and we honor his extraordinary bravery, compassion and humanity. May his life and memory forever be a blessing—and an enduring inspiration to do what is right.

We welcome the U.S. budget proposal to withhold contributions to the United Nations until the organization undergoes meaningful reform, including credible steps to address its obsessive anti-Israel focus.

B’nai B’rith was honored to partner with the @ec.europa.eu for the #HolocaustRemembranceConference2026, centering the powerful testimony of Holocaust survivor Alfred Garwood MBE.

Our 7th IMPACT session focused on the power of allyship and coalition-building. 🤝 In light of ongoing events in Iran and the situation facing the Kurdish population in Syria, understanding our shared challenges is essential to fighting Islamism and political extremism.

We are deeply alarmed by an anti-Semitic attack overnight on a synagogue in Giessen, Germany. A man deliberately set fire to the synagogue’s entrance and then performed a Nazi salute—as captured on security footage. We stand with the Jewish community in Germany as it faces surging levels of hate.

Our EU Affairs Director @alinabricman.bsky.social joined EU member states and Jewish community representatives at the 8th working group on the implementation of the @ec.europa.eu’s anti-Semitism strategy.

🕍 Nearly 17,000 synagogues once stood across Europe—most destroyed during the Shoah and early years of Communist rule. On our #podcast episode, Andrea Strongwater discusses her book “Lost Synagogues of Europe,” which helps preserve the memory of the communities behind 80 of these lost synagogues.

In a JNS op-ed, B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin recounts a childhood moment after a swastika was found at his school—and how a teacher’s instinct to protect him underscores the urgency of confronting anti-Semitism with courage and moral clarity. Read the full piece here:

Join us in marking Holocaust Remembrance Day in Brussels this Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CET. We are honored to partner with the @ec.europa.eu and the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU to redouble efforts to preserve Holocaust memory. 👉 vimeo.com/event/563494...

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We stand with our partners at Alpha Epsilon Pi after 2 individuals broke into the AEPi house in Santa Barbara and drew a swastika in the bathroom. Hate & intimidation targeting Jewish students have skyrocketed. Universities must recognize the seriousness of this threat—not continue to minimize it.

We welcome the arrest following the horrific arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. The Saturday morning blaze severely damaged the state’s largest synagogue.

Writing for the Jewish Policy Center, B’nai B’rith Special Advisor on Latin American Affairs Adriana Camisar examines the political shifts redefining Latin America, as more governments move away from radical left-wing rule toward renewed engagement with the United States and Israel. Full analysis:

Today marks 11 years since an Islamist terrorist targeted the #HyperCacher kosher supermarket in Paris, murdering four innocent people for one reason only: they were Jewish. We remember the victims and stand in solidarity with the French Jewish community. May their memories forever be a blessing.

#DidYouKnow While Bulgaria’s Jews were not deported during WWII, many were sent to forced labor camps, and all Jews were required to wear the yellow star, singling them out. For decades, this history remained underexplored—until now.

🏅 We’re honored to present our Upstander Award to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for standing proudly with Israel—& for calling out anti-Semitism when it would have been easier to stay quiet. Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DTQo-KtjndF/ With gratitude and admiration, Mazal tov, Governor Youngkin!

Yesterday, we held our first IMPACT session of 2026! 💥 We were honored to be joined by Dave Rich, head of policy at @cstuk.bsky.social, for a discussion on anti-Semitism on campus. He shared invaluable insights into how hate operates—and how to confront an increasingly hostile academic climate. 🎓

We condemn in the strongest possible terms the arson attack targeting the home of Andreas Büttner, Brandenburg’s Commissioner for Combating Antisemitism.

We deplore a new “report” by the U.N.’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights dedicated to smearing Israel as guilty of “severe racial discrimination” and “apartheid” in the Palestinian territories.

11 years ago today, Islamist terrorists murdered 12 people and injured 11 others at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a powerful symbol of free expression in France. We remember the victims and continue to keep their families in our thoughts—and stand with the French people in honoring their memory. 🇫🇷

Read Now: Israel has made history as the first country to recognize Somaliland—an unprecedented move reshaping regional strategy and global diplomacy. In a new expert analysis, our Alan Schneider breaks down what this geopolitical shift could mean for the Middle East, Africa and beyond.

B’nai B’rith urges NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to immediately reinstate the executive orders recognizing the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, the measure opposing BDS and other actions which protect Jewish New Yorkers.

On the latest episode of the Conversations with B’nai B’rith Podcast, CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with B’nai B’rith Honorary President Richard Heideman about the 2001 U.N. Durban Conference, a moment that reshaped—and continues to shape—global anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. Watch the full interview:

The United Nations complains that it is in desperate need of money, but also spends $100 million per year attacking Israel. The U.N.’s obsession with Israel is not only a symptom of moral bankruptcy—it has significant real-world costs, too.

We caught up with Rahm Emanuel during his time as mayor of Chicago to ask a simple but powerful question as part of our #0dot2 series: What does it mean to be Jewish? 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/Y9VyaTXlIwA?... To learn more about the project, explore the full playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin was honored this week by the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. at its annual Hanukkah reception. The special tribute recognized him “with deep gratitude for decades of dedicated work on behalf of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.” 📸: Free Style Photography

B’nai B’rith expresses deep appreciation to Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan for his committed friendship to the Jewish community and his clear rejection of anti-Semitism as Archbishop of New York.

It should come as no surprise that Tucker Carlson—who previously gave a fawning interview to Hitler lover Nick Fuentes—also recently had a friendly interview with U.N. anti-Israel Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Albanese’s anti-Semitic views are a perfect fit for Carlson’s abominable show.

“The list is getting longer.” The anti-Semitic terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach is only the latest addition to a grim litany that includes Pittsburgh, Halle, Poway, Colleyville, Jersey City and Washington, D.C.—and too many others to name.

We are absolutely heartbroken to learn that Edith Brutman, Vice President of B’nai B’rith New South Wales, was among those murdered in the anti-Semitic terror attack targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

As our final session of the year, our cohort came together virtually for Hanukkah—a chance to connect and share traditions before a brief December break.

After the FBI foiled credible terror plots motivated by anti-government, pro-Palestinian ideology and planned for Los Angeles & New Orleans, B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin told JNS that the attempted bombings are “yet another example of how sowing incitement can reap violent outcomes.” Read more:

B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn spoke with DNewsOk’s Paula Barquet about the horrific anti-Semitic terror attack targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Watch the full interview (in Spanish):

Last week, B’nai B’rith and our affiliated partner AJIRI-BBI hosted a special Capitol Hill event marking 50 years since the U.N. General Assembly passed the infamous “Zionism=Racism” resolution, which has unleashed decades of anti-Israel extremism and propaganda. Watch the full program here:

B’nai B’rith expresses profound outrage & sorrow following the anti-Semitic terror attack targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, which has left at least 15 dead & 40+ wounded. This brutal act of violence underscores a deeply troubling reality: anti-Semitism does not emerge in a vacuum.

As Hanukkah begins, we light our menorahs while holding close in our hearts those affected by the horrific anti-Semitic terror attack in Sydney. The story of Hanukkah reminds us that even in moments of darkness, the Jewish people endure — and we choose light. Chag Hanukkah Sameach 🤍🕎

We are heartbroken and outraged by the horrific shooting targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia—an act of terror that has claimed 11 lives so far, injured dozens and shattered families.

We applaud the Senate for passing the bipartisan Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act. This legislation will clarify and strengthen legal protections for Holocaust survivors and their heirs seeking the return of Nazi-looted art. We urge the House to follow suit and pass the companion bill.

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin met with the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States, Gediminas Varvuolis. They discussed Lithuanian-Jewish relations and the current geopolitical landscape in Europe. 🇺🇸🇱🇹✡️

Wikipedia has rightly drawn criticism after editors froze discussion about the title of a page that promotes the blatant lie that Israel committed a “massacre” in June 2024. “Wikipedia, once again, seems to be misleading its readers,” B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin said.

B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin told JNS that even decades after the repeal of the U.N.’s infamous “Zionism=Racism” resolution, the U.N. and its agencies remain a hotbed of anti-Israel discrimination. “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” he warned.

🏅 We’re honored to present our Upstander Award to civil rights attorney Leo Terrell for standing proudly and publicly with Israel—and for calling out anti-Semitism when it would have been easier to stay quiet. With gratitude and admiration, Mazal tov, Leo Terrell!

@amnesty.org admits—two years late—that Hamas committed crimes against humanity on Oct. 7. What took so long? Hamas, of course, heavily and proudly documented its crimes for the world to see.

Teddy Roosevelt forged a deeper bond with Jewish Americans than most people today realize. On our latest Conversations with B’nai B’rith #Podcast episode, CEO Dan Mariaschin sits down with Andrew Porwancher, author of “American Maccabee,” to explore this little-known part of Roosevelt’s legacy. 🇺🇸✡️

Ali Hage Zaki Jalil, the Hezbollah terrorist suspected of orchestrating the 1994 Panamanian airline bombing that murdered 21 people, is being brought to trial 31 years later.

In a special video message, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Capitol Hill event co-hosted by B’nai B’rith and AJIRI-BBI marking 50 years since the adoption of the U.N.’s shameful “Zionism = Racism” resolution. Watch his message here: 👇

Thanks to @jewishinsider.com for highlighting our Capitol Hill event, co-hosted with our affiliated partner AJIRI-BBI, marking 50 years since the U.N.’s shameful “Zionism=Racism” resolution. Read more:

Rabbi Eric Fusfield, B’nai B’rith’s Director of Legislative Affairs, took part in a panel discussion at Agudas Achim Congregation in Alexandria, VA examining anti-Semitism and the role of social media in confronting it. Read more in the Washington Jewish Week.

B’nai B’rith and AJIRI-BBI hosted an event on Capitol Hill on Dec. 9 marking 50 years since the UNGA passed the infamous “Zionism=Racism” resolution. It was the only public event held in the United States commemorating this consequential date. Read more here: www.bnaibrith.org/anniversary-...