Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day – Program Focuses on Jews who Rescued Fellow Jews
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the United Nations, B’nai B’rith International focused attention at a New York program on “Jews who Rescued Fellow Jews during the Holocaust,” and presented a citation in honor of Aron Grunhut for his extraordinary efforts saving Jews in Slovakia. Read more » »
Times of Israel: Jewish group Criticize Trump on Immigration, Praise Him on Iran
The Times of Israel covered B’nai B’rith International’s reaction to President Trump’s State of the Union address. Read more » »
A Trump nominee makes Jewish groups choose between Israel and sexual harassment
Kenneth Marcus in 2017. (Facebook) WASHINGTON (JTA) — If there’s overlap between Hillel and the National Council of Jewish Women, it’s in two areas: defending Israel and combating violence against women on campus. Read more » »
Religious leaders hail, hammer President Trump’s first State of the Union speech
Washington — Reaction to President Trump’s first State of the Union was fast and furious from opponents and supporters of his definition of immigration reform and his approach to religious liberty. In his 80-minute speech, the president declared Tuesday (Jan. 30) that „Americans are dreamers too” and said, „The motto is, ‘In God we trust. Read more » »
COMMUNIQUE DU B’NAI B’RITH France
Le B’nai B’rith France demande la requalification du crime de Sarah Halimi. Le B’nai B’rith France condamne avec fermeté l’agression antisémite contre un enfant de 8 ans à Sarcelles La décision du juge de rejeter la qualification antisémite dans Read more » »
Jewish groups criticize Trump on immigration, praise him on Iran …
US Jewish organizations on Tuesday offered mixed reactions to US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, with many praising him over his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and for underlining the danger posed by Iran, while criticizing his stance on immigration, tax cuts, healthcare, and religious liberties. Read more » »
Pennsylvania congressional candidates in limbo after Pa. Supreme Court throws out district map
Sandwiched in an office between an eyebrow threading salon and a gadget repair shop in South Philadelphia, congressional candidate Nina Ahmad has been closely studying the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the state’s district map. “We’re still keeping the date of the election … potentially the same?” asked Ahmad. Read more » »
President Touches On Some Key B’nai B’rith Priorities In State of the Union – We commend his stance on Jerusalem; Express concern about Health Care Reform Impact on Seniors
B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We salute President Donald J. Trump for his steadfast support of Israel during his State of the Union address. His December announcement, which he reiterated in his address tonight, to move the U.S. Read more » »
Obituaries
Posted on January 30, 2018 | 2: 53 p.m. Source: Stewart M. Holden Allan Ghitterman Allan Ghitterman passed away peacefully at home in his bed, in the middle of a warm, sunny Monday morning in Santa Barbara. He was born Sept. 17, 1924, and passed away on Jan. Read more » »
