Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith World Center And KKL-JNF Held A Unique Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony Honoring The Heroism Of Jewish Rescuers
Photo credit: Haim Machi VersanoKKL photo archives Fanny Ben-Ami Photo credit: Haim Machi VersanoKKL photo archives Jewish Rescuer Fanny Ben-Ami: “Build your Lives and Families Here and Only Here in Israel”Today, on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Read more » »
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Serge Dahan Président du B’nai B’rith Europe a pris part à la lecture publique des noms des hommes, femmes, enfants juifs déportés de France du convoi N°71 lors de la Cérémonie Officielle de Yom HaShoahMercredi 11 Avril 2018 à ParisLa commémoration Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Deeply Concerned Over Iranian Foreign Minister’s Visit To Brazil And Uruguay
B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International expresses deep concern regarding the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Latin America this week. Read more » »
Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem two days after the US
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, right, receiving an award from B’nai B’rith. (B’nai B’rith) JERUSALEM (JTA) — Guatemala will move its embassy to Jerusalem on May 16, two days after the United States moves its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Read more » »
#TeamSaraStrong supports cancer patient
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Coping with a difficult medical diagnosis can be a serious struggle. When a NEPA child education specialist received her bad news, the community she touches reached out in a big way. Eyewitness News Reporter Mark Hiller shows us how the outpouring of support is helping. Read more » »
‘Never Again Education Act’ to educate American students about the Holocaust
(April 10, 2018 / JNS) Proposed legislation, if passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, would grant money raised through donations to American schools as part of the Holocaust Education Assistance Program. Read more » »
Letters to the editor Tuesday: Remembering Savannah’s reaction to King assassination
Remembering local reaction to King assassination On April 4 at 7: 01 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church on Johnson Square joined churches across the United States in tolling its bell 39 times to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was assassinated 50 years ago in Memphis, Tenn. when he was just 39 years old. After Dr. Read more » »
House to introduce bill that would fund Holocaust education programs in schools
WASHINGTON (JTA) — A bipartisan slate of House members is set to introduce a bill that would grant money to Holocaust education in schools. The Never Again Education Act would establish the Holocaust Education Assistance Program Fund in the U.S. Treasury. A 12-member board would disburse the money to schools. Read more » »
Penn Park bandstand was a civil rights rallying point in York (column)
Jeff Kirkland Published 5: 02 p.m. ET April 9, 2018 CLOSE Fifty years ago, racial tension, poverty and police hostility caused unrest in the city of York. Sean Heisey, York Daily Record Historic 1963 Civil Rights Rally in Penn Park. Over 1500 people participated. (Photo: Submitted) The “Black Panther” movie was enlightening on so many levels. Read more » »
The top NYC real estate events next week
The top NYC real estate events next week Lots of events are happening next week in the real estate events space! On April 10, the Brooklyn Real Estate Summit (BRES) will take place from 7: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the BKLYN Studios at City Point, 10 City Point. Read more » »
