Category Archives: World

Crescent City Around the Neighborhoods for Feb. 13

COMMUNITY EVENTS ITALIAN LECTURE: „Touring the Spaghetti District: Turn of the Century New Orleans and the Birth of Creole Italian Cuisine” will be the theme of a lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Dr. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith at the European Union Conference against antisemitism

B’nai B’rith at the European Union Conference against antisemitismA conference focused on anti-Semitism in Europe, was held on February 7 at the European Parliament under the auspices of the Romanian presidency of the European Union Council in the presence of Viorica DÃNCILÃ, Romanian Prime Minister. Read more » »

JNS – Growing Chorus of Leaders Calls for Punitive Action against Omar for Continued Anti-Semitic Tropes

JNS.org interviewed B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s use of anti-Semitic tropes in her tweets regarding Israel. Read the Original Article In response to U.S. Rep. Read more » »

Buddhist Teacher Roshi Joan Halifax to Discuss Courage, Love, Compassion

By Andy Silverman for Hospice of Santa Barbara | February 12, 2019 | 12: 59 p.m. Roshi Joan Halifax Death and dying can be uncomfortable topics to address, but Roshi Joan Halifax has traveled the world talking to audiences about new perspectives on end-of-life care. Read more » »

Trump’s new antisemitism monitor meets with widespread Jewish approval

By Ron Campeas (JTA) – Elan Carr’s career makes him perfect for his new job as the State Department’s special envoy to monitor antisemitism, according to people most familiar with his appointment, which was made public on Monday, Feb. 4. Read more » »

US leaders calls for punitive action against Ilhan

Jewish News Syndicate In response to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest anti-Semitic tweets, some groups have already called for official action against her by the U.S. House of Representatives, similar to that against Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) over his remarks on white nationalism. Read more » »

Growing chorus of leaders calls for punitive action against Omar for continued anti-Semitic tropes

“As Members of Congress, we are deeply alarmed by recent rhetoric from certain members within our Caucus, including just last night, that has disparaged some members and called into question their loyalty to our nation. We urge you to join us in calling on each member of our Caucus to unite against anti-Semitism and hateful tropes and stereotypes. Read more » »

Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019  Chicago TribuneScores, highlights and schedules from around Northwest Indiana. Read more »

Growing chorus of leaders calls for punitive action against Omar for continued anti-Semitic tropes

(February 11, 2019 / JNS) In response to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest anti-Semitic tweets, some groups have already called for official action against her by the U.S. House of Representatives, similar to that against Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) over his remarks on white nationalism. Read more » »

Jewish Broadcasting Service – Conference Focused on Anti-Semitism in Europe

JBS reported on B’nai B’rith International’s participation in ​a conference focused on anti-Semitism in Europe, held in Brussels under the auspices of the Romanian presidency of the European Union (EU) Council. B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Read more » »