Category Archives: World

7 Decades Later, Seniors Make It To Prom

At 92, Herbie Mermelstein finally made it to the prom. And he made the most of it.In fact, he was the prom king at an annual „senior prom” for elderly residents of the Tower One Tower East complex.Memelstein never attended his high school prom, because he was drafted first. Read more » »

Letter to The Washington Post on The Special „Occupation” Section

The following letter was sent to The Washington Post by CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin after the paper ran a special section titled, „Occupied: Year 50.” ​Letter to the Editor: Re: special section on „Occupation” To do a supplement on such an important anniversary would be understandable. Read more » »

BBUK National President writes to London Mayor

Dear Mr. Khan, On behalf of all seven hundred and fifty members of B’nai B’rith UK may I express to you our sincere grief and distress at the terrible suffering that was inflicted upon our citizens and visitors in the London Bridge area on Saturday night. The post BBUK National President writes to London Mayor appeared first on B’nai B’rith UK . Read more » »

United States Ambassador To Israel David M. Friedman To Deliver Keynote Address At B’nai B’rith

Yaniv Pohoryles (Ynet) and David Broza to Receive Awards The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem announced today that David M. Friedman, the United States ambassador to Israel, will deliver the keynote address on U.S.-Israel relations at the Center’s Award for Journalism ceremony on June 27. Read more » »

Palestra – Brasil e Israel, na encruzilhada entre princípios e interesses.

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U.N. Secretary-General’s Statement On 50th Anniversary Of Six-Day War Fails To Recognize Impediment

​ B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: A statement by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War critically fails to recall the cause of that very war and to similarly recognize the reason for Palestinian-Israeli strife today. Read more » »

Ursuline Academy Students Win $5,000 Scholarship In Delmarva Area Diverse Minds Writing Challenge

Teen Writing Contest Rewards Stories About Tolerance with College Scholarships Two Ursuline Academy students will share a $5,000 college scholarship for their creative and insightful book advocating tolerance and diversity. Read more » »

Virginia Mason CEO to receive B’nai B’rith National Healthcare Award

Written by Leo Vartorella | June 05, 2017 | Print | EmailGary S. Kaplan, MD, CEO and chairman of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Health Systems, has been awarded the 2017 National Healthcare award from B’nai B’rith International.Dr. Read more » »

Chairman and CEO Of Virginia Mason Health System Receives National Healthcare Award

photo courtesy of Virginia Mason B’nai B’rith International is pleased to announce Dr. Gary S. Kaplan, chairman and CEO of the Seattle-based Virginia Mason Health System, as the recipient of the 2017 National Healthcare Award, which has recognized exceptional trailblazers in the health care industry for more than 30 years. Read more » »

Rotary Club 60th B’nai B’rith Sports Awards

Thalia Juarez | Herald-Standard Nine scholar athletes were recognized for their academic excellence, sportsmanship and community service at the Uniontown Rotary Club B’nai B’rith 60th annual Sports Awards Luncheon Tuesday. Read more » »