Category Archives: World
‘Nonpartisan’ politico, pro-Israel advocate: Trump’s new anti-Semitism envoy is ‘a great fit’
Elan Carr’s career until now has been equal parts prosecutor, policy wonk, politico and performance artist. That makes him perfect for his new job as the State Department’s special envoy to monitor anti-Semitism, according to people most familiar with his appointment, which was made public on Monday. Read more » »
Feb-24 Sydney: Reds Under the Bed
Browse > Home / Dates for your Diary / Feb-24 Sydney: Reds Under the Bed Email This Post Print Leave a Comment Read on for article The Australia Jewish Historical Society and B’nai B’rith present a talk by author Michael Komesaroff. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Reaction to State of the Union Message
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: It is difficult to discuss any issues today without addressing the utter breakdown in bipartisanship among our elected officials. We welcome President Donald J. Read more » »
Boycotts against Israel are real threat at UCs – J.
All University of California professors who care about academic freedom, free speech and the academic welfare of their students should have heartily applauded the UC chancellors in December when they issued a bold statement strongly condemning the Read more » »
From Hanukkah in Saddam’s palace to prosecuting gangs, new anti-Semitism monitor comes with diverse skills
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Elan Carr’s career until now has been equal parts prosecutor, policy wonk, politico and performance artist. That makes him perfect for his new job as the State Department’s special envoy to monitor anti-Semitism, according to people most familiar with his appointment, which was made public on Monday. Read more » »
Americans put Hitler on trial in absentia in the 30s. Can we do the same with Trump now?
ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 14 APRIL 2018. A protestor hold picture of US President Donald J. Trump with Nazi uniform during a protest against the United States. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Applauds Appointment of Elan Carr as U.S. Anti-Semitism Envoy
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2019)— B’nai B’rith International welcomes the appointment of Elan Carr as the new U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism. Read more » »
Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019
Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 Chicago TribuneScores, highlights and schedules from around Northwest Indiana. Read more »
Gerald Morganstern, CRE attorney, dies at 76
Gerald Morganstern, CRE attorney, dies at 76 The attorney, with a career spanning over 50 years, was a partner at Goetz Fitzpatrick, where he handled commercial and retail leasing transactions Gerald Morganstern Gerald Morganstern, a commercial real estate attorney who started his career in New York almost decades ago, has died at the age of 76. Read more » »
Ken Davenport Eager to Bring Harry Belafonte Story to Broadway
Producer Ken Davenport (Once on This Island, Spring Awakening) has obtained the Broadway stage rights to the life story of the great American singer, songwriter, actor and activist, Harry Belafonte. A timeline, creative team and casting for the as-yet-untitled new musical will be announced at a later date. Read more » »
