Category Archives: World
After Las Vegas mass shooting, calls for prayer, action on gun control
Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee „Prayers appreciated for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. There is evil among us.” Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif. „Tragedies like this remind us of the brevity of life and the hope of the Gospel. Read more » »
Jewish groups in aftermath of Las Vegas attack call for tougher gun control laws
(JTA) — Jewish groups responded to the mass shooting in Las Vegas by condemning the violence and calling for gun control legislation. At least 58 people are dead and more than 500 wounded in the attack at a country music festival outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Strip late Sunday night. It is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. Read more » »
Definition of Islamophobia too broad, could lead to staff and student punishment: B’nai Brith
October 2, 2017 – 11: 45am TORONTO — A Jewish community organization says a guide on Islamophobia that is being used in Toronto schools would prohibit staff and students from criticizing Islamic politics. Read more »
B’nai B’rith Shocked By Mass Shooting In Las Vegas
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 shocked by the horrific shooting that occurred Sunday night at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. Read more » »
CEO Op-ed For The Algemeiner: Why Did the European Parliament Embrace a Palestinian Terrorist?
The Algemeiner ran an op-ed written by B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin on the Palestinian terrorist Lelia Khaled appearing at the European Parliament. If there was ever a reminder that Europe is losing its way, the appearance this week at the European Parliament by convicted Palestinian terrorist Leila Khaled is surely it. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Representative Addresses UNHRC On Anti-Semitism
B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva Klaus Netter spoke before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) addressing the global rise of anti-Semitism and neo-Nazi protests. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Denounces U.N. High Commissioner For Human Rights For Threatening Businesses Engaged With Israel
B’nai B’rith International denounces U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein’s unjustly threatening tactics against an array of Israeli and foreign companies. Read more » »
Bonnie Soloman: Inspiring Advocate
Bonnie Solomon has devoted most of her professional and volunteer life to “taking care of those who took care of us.” As a 40-year advocate of quality housing and services for the elderly, Solomon has been lauded as a community hero. Read more » »
Distincții pentru sprijinirea proiectelor Forumului B’nai B’rith România
Templul Coral din București. Foto: rador.ro Diplomaţi, oameni de ştiinta şi cultură au primit, astăzi, distincţia „Membru de onoare” al Forumului B’nai B’rith România în cadrul unei ceremonii organizate la Templul Coral din Capitală. Read more » »
