Category Archives: World
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 » »
JNS – Declassified Report on UNRWA Accuses State Department of Misleading Congress on Palestinian Textbooks
JNS.org interviewed B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin in the wake of a new report indicating that the State Department misled Congress regarding the dissemination of textbooks encouraging Palestinian violence against the State of Israel by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Calls on House Leadership to Publicly Rebuke Rep. Ilhan Omar For Anti-Semitic Tweets
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We call on the House leadership to publicly rebuke Rep. Read more » »
Interview du Président du B’nai B’rith France à Radio Shalom
Ce mercredi 6 février, le président du B’nai B’rith France Philippe Meyer était l’invité du journal de 19h00 de Radio Shalom. L’intervention a concerné les élections européennes du 26 mai prochain, leurs enjeux et les actions du B’nai B’rith France à ce sujet. Pour écouter l’interview, cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous. Read more » »
