Category Archives: World
President Abrams
When he was at that age when you’re old enough to want the world to make sense, but not old enough to realize that often it doesn’t, one of Roberta Abrams’ two sons asked her about her job. Other people get paid for their work, she remembers him saying. Read more » »
A play of their own
Hadassah has much to brag about. The volunteer women’s organization — founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold — is not only one of the largest international Jewish organizations, but its fund-raising work on behalf of community programs and health initiatives in Israel and the United States attracts international renown. Read more » »
Lynn tries again on selling former Thurgood Marshall Middle School – Itemlive
LYNN — City officials are trying again on the sale of the former Thurgood Marshall Middle School, which continues a lengthy effort to redevelop the property into affordable senior housing. The City Council’s Request for Proposals (RFP) Committee voted to release another RFP on the 96-year-old former school on Porter Street, which shuttered in 2015. Read more » »
Rivlin Warns Macron About Hezbollah
YERUSHALAYIM – Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 5: 04 pm | י”ז שבט תשע”ט French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Israeli President Reuven Rivlin as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Wednesday. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada urges IPC to move meet from Malaysia after Israeli athletes banned
TORONTO — A Jewish organization from Canada is urging the International Paralympic Committee to change the location of this summer’s 2019 world para-swimming championships in the wake of host Malaysia’s refusal to allow Israeli athletes to compete in the event. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Real Estate Breakfast – Feb 12
Howard Rubin, Partner, Goetz Fitzpatrick, will speak on “How Blockchain Will Change Real Estate” at a special B’nai B’rith Real Estate breakfast, Tuesday, February 12th, 8 – 10 a.m. at First American Title Insurance Company of New York, on the fifth floor at 666 Third Ave. Read more »
A rabbi, a minister and a priest unite in dialogue on radio talk show
Every Sunday evening, Rabbi Stuart Federow heads to a recording studio in southwest Houston to discuss current issues and debate hot topics with Father Mario Arroyo and Rev. David Capes — live on the radio at KNTH AM 1070. For the three religious leaders, it’s the highlight of their week. Read more » »
Rivlin chairs dialogue between Jewish, Muslim leaders in France
‘When nationalism and religious extremism are on the rise in the world and in the West, your leadership is vital. What you say matters. Read more » »
The Breman Gets New Director
After a nationwide search, the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum has tapped an Atlantan as its next executive director. Leslie Gordon, the director of the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University since 2003, will assume the top post at The Breman on Feb. 4. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Europe conference in Berlin The future Of Jewish Life in Europe
B’nai B’rith Europe conference in BerlinThe future Of Jewish Life in EuropeFrom left to right: Francine Coen, André Ouazana, Felicia Waldman, Klaus Lederer, Robin Sclafani, Felix Klein, Solomon Bali, Serge Dahan, Michael Naor, Abraham Lehrer, Read more » »
