Marc Lumbroso, President of B'nai B'rith.
Question: Could you explain how a was B'nai B'rith created?
Answer: The B'nai B'rith was founded October 17, 1843, 162 years ago, by German Jewish immigrants in the United States. It was to bring together Jews of all persuasions and from all traditions to preserve their unity. The base of B'nai B'rith was already based on fundamental values of both universal and Judaism, namely the brotherhood, solidarity, benevolence and harmony. It was also at that time, protect the Jewish community, to fight against anti-Semitism and preserving Jewish culture broadest sense. Today, B'nai B'rith is present in 58 countries including 26 in Europe. It is an NGO with representation at the UN, the Council of Europe and with an embassy to Unesco. It now has about 600,000 members worldwide. Obviously, support sustainability and the State of Israel is one of our major objectives.
Question: You said that B'nai B'rith is a movement similar to Freemasonry? Is this correct and how other faiths perceive the Masonic B'nai B'rith?
Answer : It is true that the B'nai B'rith was founded on the Masonic fashion, which has no monopoly on the concept of initiation. On the form, the founders, themselves Freemasons, who could not fit into local denominations, have probably wanted to create a Jewish Masonry. That said, in essence, B'nai B'rith is in no way a Freemason since the notion of universality does not exist in B'nai B'rith, only Jews can join. We are not an association type "philosophical" because we are constantly in action and on the ground. Finally, the notion of esotericism is totally absent from the B'nai B'rith and thinking it was never mentioned in our founding documents to any reference to the Kabbalah. The Masonic allegiances were often questioned about the true nature of B'nai B'rith, but today we are no longer perceived as an obedience or even less as an order.
Question: The extreme right has long "hold forth" on the B'nai B'rith, you accusing him of corrupt politicians. How do you respond?
Answer: It is obvious for the extreme right we are a target of first rank. On the one hand, we are an international Jewish, on the other hand, we are perceived as a masonry and consequently, the B'nai B'rith is the extreme right to the essence of Jewish Masonic conspiracy aimed at seizing world power. Concerning the accusations by the extreme right, including corruption of political power, we have always regarded with contempt and indifference.
Question: What is your news and what are your activities?
Answer : B'nai B'rith France is a federation of 65 associations, B'nai B'rith and independent and who undertake the same actions, namely: solidarity with Israel, fight against anti-Semitism, cultural activities of all kinds and reconciliation with all parts of the Jewish community. At the B'nai B'rith France, our role is to provide clear guidelines, based on current priorities. We also want all the lodges of France working in the same direction, so that the sum of our work is identifiable, tangible and significant.
Question: How B'nai B'rith is it open to the City and Civil Society?
Answer: As an NGO and association Jewish humanist, it is clear that our role is essentially outward-looking. All forms of racism affect us. We defend human rights when they are violated anywhere, we promote tolerance and moral values and, above all, France, today we are at the forefront of the struggle to defend secularism and citizenship.
Question: In the fight against extremism, what do you practice?
Answer: B'nai B'rith, we are moderate in nature and politically uncommitted but we're working through an "active neutrality". We're all fighting against extremism regardless of board and what kind. We fight the extreme right in France and throughout Europe through grassroots actions or events, we condemn anti-Zionism of the extreme left as it is relentless, from our point of view, a form of antisemitism, and we are fighting against Islamic fundamentalism, obscurantism vector and regression, all with the help of friends, all religions, and defending the same values as us.
Question: What are you doing to fight against antisemitism and racism?
Answer: The fight against antisemitism and racism has always been at the B'nai B'rith a top priority. Since 2000, anti-Semitism has rebounded and is new forms that have prompted us deep reflection and action project over time. On the one hand, we have deepened our relationship with the associations for non-Jewish organize all events for the values we defend. In addition, we alert our partners on the dangers of antisemitism by reminding them that historically anti-Semitism has always been the prelude to the bloody and dark periods. On the other hand, current obligations, we have a structure for rapid response to events. This structure is responsible for analyzing the situation, also in schools, in order to consider appropriate actions at all levels, including legal ones. Finally, we carry out substantive work on racism and anti-Zionism in universities and schools. We will publish a White Paper later in the year 2006, to inform and alert the media and political powers.
Question: Your dearest wish?
Response: Ensure that the B'nai B'rith brings, with all the community associations, its contribution to the defense of Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel but also that part of the peace social harmony and citizenship in this country of France, our country.
Interview by Marc Knobel
Source: CRIF
Question: Could you explain how a was B'nai B'rith created?
Answer: The B'nai B'rith was founded October 17, 1843, 162 years ago, by German Jewish immigrants in the United States. It was to bring together Jews of all persuasions and from all traditions to preserve their unity. The base of B'nai B'rith was already based on fundamental values of both universal and Judaism, namely the brotherhood, solidarity, benevolence and harmony. It was also at that time, protect the Jewish community, to fight against anti-Semitism and preserving Jewish culture broadest sense. Today, B'nai B'rith is present in 58 countries including 26 in Europe. It is an NGO with representation at the UN, the Council of Europe and with an embassy to Unesco. It now has about 600,000 members worldwide. Obviously, support sustainability and the State of Israel is one of our major objectives.
Question: You said that B'nai B'rith is a movement similar to Freemasonry? Is this correct and how other faiths perceive the Masonic B'nai B'rith?
Answer : It is true that the B'nai B'rith was founded on the Masonic fashion, which has no monopoly on the concept of initiation. On the form, the founders, themselves Freemasons, who could not fit into local denominations, have probably wanted to create a Jewish Masonry. That said, in essence, B'nai B'rith is in no way a Freemason since the notion of universality does not exist in B'nai B'rith, only Jews can join. We are not an association type "philosophical" because we are constantly in action and on the ground. Finally, the notion of esotericism is totally absent from the B'nai B'rith and thinking it was never mentioned in our founding documents to any reference to the Kabbalah. The Masonic allegiances were often questioned about the true nature of B'nai B'rith, but today we are no longer perceived as an obedience or even less as an order.
Question: The extreme right has long "hold forth" on the B'nai B'rith, you accusing him of corrupt politicians. How do you respond?
Answer: It is obvious for the extreme right we are a target of first rank. On the one hand, we are an international Jewish, on the other hand, we are perceived as a masonry and consequently, the B'nai B'rith is the extreme right to the essence of Jewish Masonic conspiracy aimed at seizing world power. Concerning the accusations by the extreme right, including corruption of political power, we have always regarded with contempt and indifference.
Question: What is your news and what are your activities?
Answer : B'nai B'rith France is a federation of 65 associations, B'nai B'rith and independent and who undertake the same actions, namely: solidarity with Israel, fight against anti-Semitism, cultural activities of all kinds and reconciliation with all parts of the Jewish community. At the B'nai B'rith France, our role is to provide clear guidelines, based on current priorities. We also want all the lodges of France working in the same direction, so that the sum of our work is identifiable, tangible and significant.
Question: How B'nai B'rith is it open to the City and Civil Society?
Answer: As an NGO and association Jewish humanist, it is clear that our role is essentially outward-looking. All forms of racism affect us. We defend human rights when they are violated anywhere, we promote tolerance and moral values and, above all, France, today we are at the forefront of the struggle to defend secularism and citizenship.
Question: In the fight against extremism, what do you practice?
Answer: B'nai B'rith, we are moderate in nature and politically uncommitted but we're working through an "active neutrality". We're all fighting against extremism regardless of board and what kind. We fight the extreme right in France and throughout Europe through grassroots actions or events, we condemn anti-Zionism of the extreme left as it is relentless, from our point of view, a form of antisemitism, and we are fighting against Islamic fundamentalism, obscurantism vector and regression, all with the help of friends, all religions, and defending the same values as us.
Question: What are you doing to fight against antisemitism and racism?
Answer: The fight against antisemitism and racism has always been at the B'nai B'rith a top priority. Since 2000, anti-Semitism has rebounded and is new forms that have prompted us deep reflection and action project over time. On the one hand, we have deepened our relationship with the associations for non-Jewish organize all events for the values we defend. In addition, we alert our partners on the dangers of antisemitism by reminding them that historically anti-Semitism has always been the prelude to the bloody and dark periods. On the other hand, current obligations, we have a structure for rapid response to events. This structure is responsible for analyzing the situation, also in schools, in order to consider appropriate actions at all levels, including legal ones. Finally, we carry out substantive work on racism and anti-Zionism in universities and schools. We will publish a White Paper later in the year 2006, to inform and alert the media and political powers.
Question: Your dearest wish?
Response: Ensure that the B'nai B'rith brings, with all the community associations, its contribution to the defense of Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel but also that part of the peace social harmony and citizenship in this country of France, our country.
Interview by Marc Knobel
Source: CRIF
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