Category Archives: World
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 » »
Jews are ‘correct and right’ says Macpherson
A Sky News presenter has urged Jewish community members to step out of their comfort zone when it comes to media outlets.James Macpherson was recently welcomed by 350 community members and Rabbi Daniel Rabin at an Armchair Society event run by B’nai B’rith and the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia at Caulfield Shule. Read more » »
Your Daily Phil: Remembering Edna Foa, who gave PTSD sufferers hope for a cure
Good Friday morning! In today’s edition of Your Daily Phil, we interview Itzik Shmuli, director of UJA-Federation of New York’s Israel office, about his organization’s work over the past month of war with Iran and Hezbollah. Read more » »
Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2026
Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2026Join in-person at Feldman Hall in the Selig Center in Atlanta and on Zoom on April 14 for an especially moving Holocaust memorial observance.Unto Every Person There is a Name: Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2026 will be held from 8: 45 a.m. to 11: 45 a.m. Read more » »
Wikipedia editors debating whether to rename entry on ‘Hamas beheading babies hoax’ – The Jewish Chronicle
Volunteer editors on Wikipedia are discussing whether to rename an entry on the crowdsourced, online encyclopaedia, one of the internet’s most visited sites, that is currently titled “Hamas beheading babies hoax”. Read more » »
‘A passion that knows no bounds’
Earlier this month a capacity crowd attended the annual Courage to Care NSW fundraising lunch, with guests including Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, as well as Sydney Jewish Museum president Greg Shand, JCA president Ian Sandler and a large contingent of directors from several B’nai B’rith entities. Read more » »
Quick Hits | B’nai B’rith Bowling League Playoffs Just Around the Corner
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Times of Israel reporter among winners of award for Jewish Diaspora coverage
Times of Israel reporter among winners of award for Jewish Diaspora coverageZev Stub won B’nai B’rith’s annual prize recognizing excellence in diaspora reportage, alongside Tamar Ish Shalom and Oren NahariTimes of Israel reporter Zev Stub is among Read more » »
Your Daily Phil: As Passover approaches, war-affected Israelis turn to nonprofits for food aid
Good Tuesday morning! In today’s edition of Your Daily Phil, we cover the second day of the Jewish Funders Network conference. Read more » »
