Alex King

Jan 16, 2025 | bnaibrith.org | Alex King

In its coverage of American Jewish organizations’ responses to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage-release agreement,JNS highlighted B’nai B’rith International’s statement. The statement welcomed the agreement, urged the immediate return of all hostages and warned of the ongoing threats that Israel continues to face. Read more at JNS.org.

Jan 14, 2025 | bnaibrith.org | Alex King

B’nai B’rith International has opened a Disaster and Emergency Relief Fund to aid victims of the California Wildfires that are spreading rapidly across Los Angeles. JNS highlighted our efforts to help those impacted by this crisis. Read more at JNS.org, the European Jewish Press and the Cleveland Jewish News.

Jan 14, 2025 | bnaibrith.org | Alex King

JNS spotlighted Rob Spitzer’s election as president of B’nai B’rith International at the organization’s Triennial meeting. Read more at JNS.org, and in the Cleveland Jewish News. B’nai B’rith International concluded its Triennial meeting on Jan. 10 with the election of Robert Spitzer as the organization’s new president. Spitzer, who previously served as senior vice president and chairman of the B’nai B’rith strategic planning committee, will begin his three-year term immediately.

Jan 12, 2025 | bnaibrith.org | Alex King

Robert Spitzer of Mercer Island, Washington, was elected president of B’nai B’rith International by the organization’s International Board of Governors during its Triennial meeting. Spitzer immediately begins a three-year term leading the world’s oldest and most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization.

Jan 9, 2025 | bnaibrith.org | Alex King

The Jerusalem Post reported on the creation of a dedicated phone line to support released hostages and their families, launched with significant funding from B’nai B’rith International. Read about this vital initiative in the Jerusalem Post. The Kamim Foundation and NATAL – Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center – have launched a dedicated phone line to support released hostages and their families.