Category Archives: World
New york Times: Praise and Alarm From American Jews Over Trump’s Jerusalem Move
The New York Times cited B’nai B’rith International’s support for President Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on December 6, 2017. If he was hoping for thunderous applause from American Jews, President Trump may be disappointed. Read more » »
No charges for cop who shot meat-cleaver-wielding resident in senior’s apartment
No charges will be filed against a cop in Chesilhurst, Camden County for shooting a disabled senior citizen’s apartment resident in the leg after he approached him with a meat cleaver, the Camden County prosecutor said Thursday. Daniel McOsker, 60, did not sustain a life-threatening injury from the shooting. Read more » »
Authorities: Chesilhurst officer justified in shooting
CLOSE The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the Aug. 2 incident at the B’nai B’rith Chesilhurst House. Camden County A Chesilhurst police officer was justified for shooting a resident at a senior facility in August, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday. Read more » »
Officer Justified in Shooting Man Wielding Meat Cleaver
Officer Justified in Shooting Man Wielding Meat CleaverU.S. News & World ReportPolice in August responded to the B’nai B’rith Chesilhurst House for a report that 60-year-old resident Daniel McOsker was threatening two female employees in the management office. Camden County’s prosecutor says officers went to his apartment and … Read more » »
Book week anniversary is celebrated in Glasgow
Jewish ChronicleBook week anniversary is celebrated in GlasgowJewish ChronicleEighty years ago, the UK’s first Jewish Book Week took place, not in London but in Glasgow. The event was run by the newly-formed Women’s Lodge of Glasgow B’nai B’rith and showcased more than 2,000 books on a wide range of topics. There were daily … Read more » »
Praise and Alarm From American Jews Over Trump’s Jerusalem Move
The words Mr. Trump uttered about Jerusalem sounded sweet to many Jews, who belong to a faith that has revered the city as its holiest site for 3,000 years. But Jerusalem is also holy to Christians and to Muslims, and for centuries, attempts by any side to take exclusive control have brought trouble. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Warmly Welcomes Historic Decision By U.S. President Recognizing 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 warmly welcomes the historic decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Read more » »
Why Jewish groups aren’t thrilled about the upcoming tax overhaul
JTA cited B’nai B’rith International’s statement on the U.S. Senate’s and U.S. House of Representatives’ tax bills, both of which threaten the well-being of senior citizens. Read more » »
Marco Rubio’s, Tammy Baldwin’s Bill to Help Holocaust Survivors Gaining Traction in the Senate
December 6, 2017 – 8: 00am Marco Rubio and Tammy Baldwin A proposal from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., to ensure property seized by Nazi Germany and its allies during the Holocaust will be restored to families is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. Rubio teamed up with Baldwin in the Senate and U.S. Reps. Read more » »
Why Jewish groups aren’t thrilled about the upcoming tax overhaul
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaking as other Republican leaders in the Senate, from left to right, Orrin Hatch, John Thune and John Cornyn, look on, Nov. 28, 2017. Read more » »
