Category Archives: World
55th Anniversary – Edward Zuker, Founder & CEO of Chestnut Hill Realty
Edward Zuker Founder & CEO Chestnut Hill Realty What year did you discover the New England Real Estate Journal? I read an article by Roland Hopkins, with a photo of my father, regarding the establishment of the B’nai B’rith Realty Lodge in the 60’s. Read more » »
Joel C. Rosenberg: Mohammed bin Salman is 33 – Here are 21 impressive reforms already underway
Amidst so much war and terrorism in the Middle East, there is actually remarkably good news coming out of Saudi Arabia. A reformer is rising, pursuing the most dramatic economic, social and foreign policy changes in the history of the kingdom. His name is Mohammed bin Salman. Widely known simply as “MBS,” he’s young. Read more » »
Protesters square off in front of B’nai Brith headquarters
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest in front of B’nai Brith Canada’s headquarters in Toronto on Aug. 29. (Ron Csillag/The CJN) It was the battle of the bullhorns and loudspeakers. Read more » »
Merging Jewish Organizations
When asked if each organization would consider merging into one single body for any activity, everyone explained their reason for joining the Council. The Jewish Labor Committee because “this was a new experiment of cooperating with non-labor groups in a united council. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith CEO To Give Keynote Address At Sparta-Israel Conference
B’nai B’rith International Executive Vice President and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin will give the keynote address at the Sparta-Israel Conference. The conference is sponsored by the Greek branch of B’nai B’rith and the Greek-Israeli Cooperation Institute, and will be held from Sept. 2-4 in Sparta. Read more » »
Stop B’nai Brith Attack on CUPW/Palestine! Protest in Toronto – Wed, Aug 29, 4 PM
Stop B’nai Brith Attack on CUPW/Palestine! Protest in Toronto – Wed, Aug 29, 4 PM Toronto: Defend Palestine/CUPW! Stop B’nai Brith/Israel Lobby! When: Wed. August 29, 2018, 4: 00 PM Where: B’nai Brith Canada, 15 Hove Street, North York, Ontario (Sheppard Ave. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith’s ‘There’s No Place Like Home Day’ Stresses Importance of Congressional Support for Low Income Housing for Seniors of Limited Means
At B’nai B’rith’s “There’s No Place Like Home Day” at Homecrest House, in Silver Spring, Maryland, residents told Congressional staff members why Congress’ support for low-income housing for seniors is so important. Jarrett Moore, who works in Constituent Services for Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Patrick H. Read more » »
Charity events in the San Fernando Valley area, Aug. 27-Sept. 3
Make a blood donation appointment at Woodland Hills American Red Cross Donation Center on Variel Avenue. (Google Street View) Here is this week’s sampling of charities in the San Fernando Valley area that need your support through donations or volunteer work. EVENTS American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: Seeking blood donations. Read more » »
Iris Lipkowitz
Quad City TimesIris LipkowitzQuad City TimesShe married Seymour Lipkowitz on December 27, 1947, in Chicago. Iris was a member of the Congregation Beth Israel at the Tri City Jewish Center, Hadassah, Sisterhood, and B’nai B’rith. She enjoyed playing majong with her friends and was an avid bowler … Read more » »
BBUK and LBIA condemn Corbyn’s hateful comments in 2013
26/08/2018| Advocacy, Announcements, anti-Semitic, BB London Bureau of International Affairs, BBLBIA, BBLBIA News, BBUK| BBUK, together with its advocacy arm, the London Bureau, condemns unreservedly the hateful comments made by Jeremy Corbyn in Read more » »
