Category Archives: World
BB Young Professionals announce a Free Moroccan-style Picnic
BBYP FREE Moroccan-style Picnic at Klezmer in the Park Sunday 2nd September from 3.30pm Regents Park Bandstand Pre-registration essential: events@bnaibrithuk.org / 07984 461 325 Annual £10 BBYP Membership: https: //bbyp2018.eventbrite.co.uk The post BB Young Professionals announce a Free Moroccan-style Picnic appeared first on B’nai B’rith UK. Read more » »
New Bill Targets Hamas And Hezbollah For Using Human Shields
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Anti-Defamation League are urging lawmakers to co-sponsor a Senate bill targeting Hezbollah and Hamas for using human shields. The bill, introduced last week by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Joe Donnelly, D-Ind. Read more » »
Ukashi to head B’nai Brith Canada human rights league
At a time when reported incidents of anti-Semitism are increasing across Canada, a Winnipeg man will be leading one of the country’s most vocal Jewish organization’s efforts to combat discrimination. B’nai Brith Canada has appointed Ran Ukashi, a 34-year-old from River Heights, as the national director of its League for Human Rights. Read more » »
Congress and Jewish groups express solidarity with Israel after Hamas rocket barrage
JNS included our statement in its coverage of the latest rocket fire from Gaza. Last week Hamas fired more than 150 rockets and mortar shells at Israeli neighborhoods. Read more »
A year after Charlottesville: the far right in the United States is making a show of power in Washington
Israel’s Channel 11 included an interview B’nai B’rith CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin did with Reuters on the one year anniversary of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read more » »
Charity events in the San Fernando Valley and LA area, Aug. 13-20
LA Taco Festival, a fundraiser for Jovenes, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides housing and services to homeless people ages 18-25, on Aug. 18 in Grand Park in Los Angeles. Read more » »
US Senate urged to push bill targeting Hamas, Hezbollah use of human shields
Palestinian Hamas supporters take part in a rally marking the 30th anniversary of Hamas’ founding, in the West Bank city of Nablus December 15,. (photo credit: ABED OMAR QUSINI/REUTERS) X Dear Reader, As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Read more » »
Senators urged to back bill targeting Hamas and Hezbollah for using human shields
St. Louis Jewish LightSenators urged to back bill targeting Hamas and Hezbollah for using human shieldsCleveland Jewish NewsAlso backing the bill is B’nai B’rith International. Read more » »
Congress and Jewish groups express solidarity with Israel following Hamas rocket barrage
Congress and Jewish groups express solidarity with Israel following Hamas rocket barrageCleveland Jewish NewsMembers of Congress and the American Jewish community are reacting to the most recent escalation between Hamas and Israel, with the former firing rockets from Gaza into the latter. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla. Read more » »
Senators urged to back bill targeting Hamas and Hezbollah for using human shields
Hamas militants are seen during a military show in Gaza City, July 20, 2017. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (JTA) — The American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Anti-Defamation League are urging lawmakers to co-sponsor a Senate bill targeting Hezbollah and Hamas for using human shields. The bill, introduced last week by Sens. Read more » »
