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Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, stalwart promoter of ties between Jews and Christians, dies at 67
(February 6, 2019 / JNS) Israeli American Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, whose life goal was to promote a dialogue between Jews and Christians, died on Wednesday at the age of 67 from sudden heart failure. Born in New York City, he held dual citizenship, having become an Israeli citizen in 2002. Read more » »
Crescent City Around the Neighborhoods for Feb. 6
COMMUNITY EVENTS CHAMBER MEETING: State Superintendent of Education John White and Jefferson Parish Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley will address the annual meeting of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce with a focus on how to strengthen the public school system. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. Read more » »
Trump State of the Union Address Draws Mixed Reactions From US Jewish Groups
US President Donald Trump delivers a State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2019. Photo: Doug Mills / Pool via Reuters. US President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address on Tuesday drew a wide range of responses from American Jewish groups. Read more » »
‘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 » »
