Monthly Archives: április 2015

Journalists win B’nai B’rith awards for stories on Ukraine, anti-Semitism

JERUSALEM (JTA) — A print journalist who reported extensively on the plight of Jews in eastern Ukraine and a television journalist who reported on rising anti-Semitism in Europe were winners of a B’nai B’rith World Center journalism award. Read more » »

Kean University bestows 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award on four outstanding …

On Sunday, April 26, Kean University honored four of its most successful and accomplished alumni at its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left) are Kean University President Dawood Y. Farahi, Ph.D.; Maria E. Bordas ’74 ’80 MA; Eleonore Kessler Cohen ’64 MA ’71 MA; Edward R. Read more » »

Another tack: Thanks, but ‘no,’ Joe!

How can any Israeli just not be charmed by good ole’ Joe Biden? Time and again, especially when courting Jewish voters or when appearing on behalf of his boss Barack Obama before Jewish audiences, America’s Vice President has ebulliently let us know that some of his best friends are Zionists. He has even famously stated: „I am a Zionist. Read more » »

AROUND TOWN EVENTS SEMINARS MEETINGS TALKS: NYSSCPA Forum …

Real Estate Conference Around Town April 29: William Newman Department of Real Estate hosts a half-day conference with major international real estate investors, developers, and academic researchers to assess recent and future trends and examine the risks in global real estate investing. REIT investor Sam Zell will offer the keynote address. Read more » »

MBHS seniors receive President’s Volunteer Service Award

Anna Matthews and Charlie Steinmetz, seniors at Mountain Brook High School, have been honored for their exemplary volunteer service with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Spotlights Preeminent Conductor’s Stand Against Fascism at U.N. Holocaust Remembrance

B’nai B’rith International held its annual Holocaust remembrance program at United Nations headquarters in New York City with hundreds of people in attendance and U.N. Under-Secretary-General Cristina Gallach giving remarks. Read more » »

Huskers Coach Riley to speak at Omaha Charity Sports Banquet

With 61 years of history, talented student athletes, and phenomenal keynote speakers, the B’nai B’rith Henry Monsky Lodge chapter decided that it needed to make its 61st banquet a celebration to remember. The keynote speaker is AFCA region Coach of the Year in 2012, an already-seasoned head coach and the new head coach for the Huskers, Mike Riley. Read more » »

‘Inclusive’ camps usher in new era in special needs

by Johanna Ginsberg NJJN Staff Writer April 29, 2015 L ike many of his peers, Gregory Schwartz of Whippany will be heading off to sleep-away camp for the first time this summer. The nine-year-old will be joining his sister Lily at the Reform movement’s Camp Harlam in Kunkletown, Pa. Read more » »

Winners of Prestigious Bnai Brith Journalism Award Announced

Three Israeli journalists were recently awarded with the prestigious Bnai Brith journalism award for reporting on Israel and Jews in Diaspora. In 1992, Bnai Brith established their World Center Award for Journalism Recognizing Excellence in Diaspora Reportaģe. Read more » »

Embaixador Reda Mansour fala aos jovens do Fórum 18, com apoio da B’nai B’rith

Em evento realizado na sede da B’nai B’rith dia26 de abril, o embaixador Reda Mansour, convidado pelo Fórum 18 participou de uma rodada de perguntas. Professores universitários e jornalistas realizaram perguntas (gravadas em vídeo pelos jovens) e o público presente pode dialogar com o embaixador sobre os mais diversos temas relacionados a Israel. Read more » »