A sitting president of B’nai B’rith International is facing a serious challenger for what is believed to be the first time in the organization’s history. On Monday, the 157-year-old organization will choose between the incumbent, Richard Heidemann – who has overseen sizeable budget cuts – and Daniel Frank, a senior vice president who says the organization needs to pay more attention to its grassroots membership.
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