BBYO recently paid tribute to Richard Fisher, President of Leo Baeck Lodge, on his 90th birthday for a life’s commitment to B’nai Brith and its principles of charity and brotherly love. In today’s society we are continually rueing the lack of role models for our young people yet there are plenty right in front us if we care to look hard enough. This devotion to ideology and activism epitomised by Richard is central to the blossoming relationship between BBUK and BBYO.

Over the past year both organisations have been working very closely in order to develop a strategy that not only serves the interests of each but will undoubtedly benefit the wider community. The central focus of the project are BBYO’s Bogrim, the graduates of our movement, or to put it more simply - our alumni. The project seeks to provide opportunities and events that will act as the next step in a BBYO member’s life and eventually provide awareness of BBUK and their activities

Dear B'nai B'rith UK member

We're delighted to tell you that B'nai B'rith is to take part in the new London Open Jewish Culture Festival (27 February to 29 March 2010) 

Sponsored by the London Jewish Forum and the Mayor of London's office, the brand new Open Jewish Culture aims to promote Jewish culture throughout the capital.  With a launch festival running from 27 February to 29 March, Open Jewish Culture will showcase, celebrate and promote London's rich and varied cultural and heritage traditions; not only to our own community but to the wider public as well.

The website www.openjewishculture.org will list all the events, starting from 27 February with the opening event of this year's Jewish Book Week;  encompassing the grand reopening of the Jewish Museum in Camden on 17 March and many other associated events around the capital.  A printed 'March highlights' brochure will also be available shortly.

In just a few weeks, B'nai B'rith UK has raised £1,911.00 from its members and contributed a matching amount from central funds.
This total amount of £3,823.00 has been sent via B’nai B’rith Europe to IsraAID (The Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid), of which B'nai B'rith is a founding member. B'nai B'rith World Center Director Alan Schneider is part of the team, which is composed of the experts of F.I.R.S.T. (Fast Israeli Rescue and Search Team), including recovery and logistics experts and medical personnel. B'nai B'rith is proud to continue to be an active partner in this program.
B'nai B'rith joins the world effort and mourns the loss of an estimated 100,000 lives. Those who have survived desperately need our assistance. Donations to the fund support an emergency response team from IsraAID .