Category Archives: World
The Blogs: Questions for AJC and B’nai B’rith
Questions for AJC and B’nai B’rithI write in good faith, as a member of the community these organizations serve, with questions I hope their leadership will treat seriously.The medalsThe American Jewish Committee’s former long-serving CEO David Harris received the Cross of the Knight of the Order for Merits to Lithuania in 2021. Read more » »
Your Daily Phil: Back to your regularly scheduled infighting?
Good Friday morning! In today’s edition of Your Daily Phil, we examine the opportunities and challenges for Israel and the Jewish world with the start of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and get the scoop on a new push in the Senate to secure $750 million in funding for the federal Nonprofit Security Grants Program. Read more » »
Livits to Serve on B’nai B’rith Girls Board
Livits to Serve on B’nai B’rith Girls BoardZara Livits currently serves as Regional Mekasheret for Lev Hadarom BBG.Atlanta’s Jewish community is celebrating a major milestone as local teen Zara Livits has been elected to an international leadership position within BBYO, the world’s leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement. Read more » »
KKL-JNF unveils new photographs of Forest of the Martyrs to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) unveiled a collection of photographs documenting the early years of the Forest of the Martyrs (Ya’ar Hakedoshim), a living memorial to the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust, to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more » »
Jerusalem ceremony recognizes four Jews who rescued other Jews during Holocaust | The Times of Israel
Jerusalem ceremony recognizes four Jews who rescued other Jews during HolocaustB’nai B’rith-KKL-JNF citation honors heroes who endangered their own lives to save fellow community members in World War IIFour Jewish rescuers who saved other Jews during Read more » »
Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin America
Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin AmericaB’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand President Janine Zimbler will represent the region on an upcoming B’nai B’rith Leadership Mission to Latin America.The week-long mission, scheduled for May 3–9, will include official visits to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Read more » »
Portugal: Israel Declaration of Independence hailed as global human rights milestone
Portugal: Israel Declaration of Independence hailed as global human rights milestoneAfter years of attacks on Zionism, two human rights organizations recognize the unique global significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Read more » »
Yom HaShoah 2026: B’nai B’rith and KKL-JNF honor Jewish rescuers | Israel Hayom
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) will hold their 24th joint Yom HaShoah commemoration –the sole annual ceremony worldwide dedicated to Jews who endangered themselves to save fellow Read more » »
In Defence of Israel and Western Civilisation
On Thursday 26 March 2026, at a B’nai B’rith Victoria event in Melbourne, I was afforded the honour of delivering the annual Human Rights Oration. This address sits within a distinguished tradition of speakers who have shaped public discourse on human rights, antisemitism, and the responsibilities of liberal democracies. Read more » »
Obituary: Harry Baer
Obituary: Harry BaerHarry Baer, 94, of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026.Harry Baer, 94, of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Read more » »
