Category Archives: World
Synagogue Terrorism Sharpens Security in Atlanta
Open doors as a sign of welcome during Shabbat services are a tradition at many synagogues. Today the visible presence of security is a sign of welcome. The challenge of balancing welcome and security is both practical and existential. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Co-Sponsors Rally for Affordable Housing – Calls on Congress to Increase Funding for Low-Income Senior Housing
(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019)–B’nai B’rith International co-hosted a rally on Capitol Hill today to call attention to the need for more affordable senior housing. About 1,000 people attended the Senior Housing Now rally, which featured Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine; Missouri Rep. William Clay; California Rep. Katie Hill; and Florida Rep. Read more » »
AROUND TOWN: events you need to know about this week
NYU Schack Award Dinner May 8: The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate will host its 48th Annual Urban Leadership Award Dinner at The Plaza in New York City. This year’s Urban Leadership Award will recognize Wendy Silverstein, chief investment officer, WeWork. The event will begin with cocktails at 6 p. Read more » »
Photos: Today in History: May 8 | Photo Galleries
Photos: Today in History: May 8 | Photo Galleries PostBulletin.comNew York Ticker Tape. New York Ticker Tape. A great mass of confetti and streamers were poured from the offices onto the Bremen fliers as they made their way … Read more » »
SJR celebrates 75 years of BBG with a day of fun & connection
Julia Rothman (left) and Lauren Petrone celebrate BBG turning 75. On April 22, South Jersey Region BBG celebrated 75 years of B’nai B’rith Girls History! Since its founding in 1944, the Order of the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) has served as the Read more » »
Georgia Remembers Holocaust Victims, Recognizes Survivors
Uniting legislators, dignitaries, representatives and Jewish leaders, the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust held its annual “Days of Remembrance” event May 3, a day after Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more » »
Schwager to serve as president-elect of Pennsylvania Bar Association
Schwager – WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County lawyer David E. Schwager, a partner in the Wilkes-Barre law firm of Chariton, Schwager & Malak, will become president-elect of the Pennsylvania Bar Association at the conclusion of the association’s Annual Meeting, May 17, in Lancaster. He will become the association’s 2020-21 president. Read more » »
The Polish Ambassador H.E. Arkady Rzegocki spoke at a BBLBIA breakfast meeting
On 8th May, the Polish Ambassador H.E. Arkady Rzegocki spoke at a breakfast meeting hosted by Clifford Chance and organised by B’nai B’rith’s Bureau of International Affairs. The Ambassador gave a talk about the role of Poland’s Righteous Gentiles during the Second World War and a lively question and answer session followed. Read more » »
Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Tillie Singer z”l – Boulder Jewish News
Rabbi Marc Soloway May 7, 2019 – 2 Iyar 5779 Lifecycle Tillie Singer (Tobi Rivkah bat Shmaryahu), Howard Singer’s mother (Valerie’s mother-in-law), passed away very peacefully on the morning of May 7, 2019 in Maryland. She was 103 and a half years old! Tillie was charming and interactive until just a few weeks ago, and lived a very full life. Read more » »
The Word of God is Dangerous
By Demetric Muhammad-Guest Columnist- | Last updated: May 7, 2019 – 11: 11: 23 AM What’s your opinion on this article? The Real Reason Facebook Banned Our Beloved Minister Farrakhan Long before the recent controversy between the Jewish community and Read more » »
