Category Archives: World

Jewish leaders laud Trump doctrine’s affirmation that Israel not root of Mideast turmoil

Leaders of major American Jewish organizations are applauding the Trump administration’s new global strategy doctrine, which rejects the notion that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the main cause of Mideast turmoil and says any solution must be acceptable to both sides. Read more » »

Hometowns: Wilkes-Barre a hub for arts, culture – Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE — “I’m definitely not a runner,” Paula Chaiken said with a smile, explaining why she was standing in front of the Jewish Community Center with about 100 other people on a cold recent Tuesday evening rather than sprinting across the Market Street Bridge. Read more » »

Qiryat Gat Thanks BBUK for Chanukah Presents

23/12/2017| BBUK, Charitable Projects, Israel, Jewish Interest, Qiryat Gat| Qiryat Gat Sends Thanks to BBUK for Children’s Chanukah Presents Dear Alan On behalf of the Kadima Children’s Centre and on behalf of the Qiryat Gat Foundation, thank you and BBUK for continuing this “tradition” (now in its third year). Read more » »

JCHC Celebrates 25th Anniversary of High-Quality Senior Living at South Orange B’nai B’rith Federation House

Silver Anniversary Event Also Highlights Importance of Affordable Housing Initiatives for Seniors SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – December 23, 2017 – (Newswire.com) ​​On Dec. Read more » »

Jewish groups find small victories in a tax bill many hate

House Speaker Paul Ryan, flanked by Republican lawmakers, speaking at the U.S. Capitol about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed this week by the House and Senate, Dec. 21, 2017. Read more » »

US Legislators, Pro-Israel Groups Denounce ‘Shameful’ UN General Assembly Resolution Attacking Jerusalem …

Email a copy of „US Legislators, Pro-Israel Groups Denounce ‘Shameful’ UN General Assembly Resolution Attacking Jerusalem Recognition” to a friend United Nations headquarters in New York City. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Blasts UNGA Resolution Berating United States Recognition Of Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital

B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International (BBI) denounces the United Nations General Assembly for today passing another anti-Israel resolution, which objected to President Donald J. Read more » »

Embassy of India in Washington DC Celebrates Hanukkah

The Embassy of India in Washington D.C. organized the celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on Dec. 19. Read more » »

Just-Passed Congressional Tax Package Puts Vital Programs For Seniors At Risk

B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is deeply disappointed that Congress has passed a tax reform plan that does not consider the negative Read more » »

Synagogues menacées : l’antisémitisme « n’a pas sa place » au Canada, affirme Trudeau

Le Premier ministre canadien Justin Trudeau a répondu mardi à une série de courriels de haine envoyés à plusieurs synagogues du Canada durant le week-end, en déclarant que l’antisémitisme « n’a pas sa place » dans le pays. Read more » »