Category Archives: World
B’nai Brith wants Ontario town to change Swastika Trail street name
By Daniela Germano, THE CANADIAN PRESS A major Jewish advocacy group in Canada has stepped up efforts to help some residents of an Ontario town convince local politicians to rename a street currently called Swastika Trail. Read more » »
Silver Linings: Sharon Desatnik
When Sharon Desatnik was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012, she suddenly found herself in need of care and didn’t have any choice but to retire from her job as a physical therapist at Menorah Park in Beachwood. “This was after 30 years of being a caregiver, which I loved to do,” Desatnik said. “After the forced retirement, I was lost. Read more » »
After Teen Terror Attack, Jewish Leaders Urge Withdrawal of Bill on Palestinian Minors
Email a copy of „After Teen Terror Attack, Jewish Leaders Urge Withdrawal of Bill on Palestinian Minors” to a friend The US Congress. Photo: File. JNS. Read more » »
JECC, Federation to hold camp fair
The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland will hold “Camp Fair 2017” from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Rollhouse Entertainment, 33185 Bainbridge Road in Solon. Read more » »
The Matriarch of Beth Am: Rose Pilch Turns 100
When Rose Pilch was called to the Torah one recent Shabbat at Temple Beth Am, the entire congregation stood up in admiration and celebration. Two of her granddaughters and one great-grandson joined her. Her voice was clear, her pronunciation distinct, her presence so very familiar. Read more » »
Critics warn House tax reform bill could politicize houses of worship
(JTA) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed major tax reform legislation along party lines that critics said effectively repeals an amendment designed to keep houses of worship nonpartisan. The vote Thursday, Nov. 16, was 227-205, with 13 House Republicans joining all Democrats to oppose the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read more » »
Polish Jews sound alarm over racism in meeting with ruling party leader
JTA — Leaders of Polish Jewry said they flagged what they termed rising intolerance in the country during a meeting with a ruling party politician, but the party denied the subject was broached. Read more » »
Inauguration of Carl Lutz memorial
Invitation to the inauguration of a memorial for Carl Lutz In KKL’s “Switzerland forest” in IsraelAugustin Keller Loge Zürich Thursday November 23rd at 14h the inauguration ceremony will be given by Bnai Brith Switzerland, the KKL, and the Read more » »
JNS.org: After Teen Terror attack, jewish leaders urge withdrawal of bill on palestinian minors
The Jewish News Service included a statement by B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin in its coverage of Jewish organizations that called for a withdrawal of bill H.R. 4391 in the wake of a Palestinian terrorist attack in Israel on Friday, November 17, 2017. Read more » »
After teen terror attack, Jewish leaders urge withdrawal of bill on Palestinian minors
In the wake of an attack by a teenage Palestinian terrorist that left two Israelis wounded last Friday, Jewish organizations and community leaders are calling for the withdrawal of a congressional measure targeting Israel’s treatment of Palestinian minors. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn. Read more » »
