Category Archives: World
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 » »
Six-Day War proves Israel a modern miracle
Six-Day WarJune 5, 1967, the Six-Day War began. Egypt sent 80,000 troops and 900 tanks to attack Israel. Jordan and Syria, with Soviet weapons, violently shelled Jerusalem and Israeli villages. Cairo radio announced: „The hour has come in which we shall destroy Israel.” The hot line between Washington and Moscow was used for the first time. Read more » »
Charity events in the San Fernando Valley, June 5- 12
EVENTSAmerican Cancer Society Relay for Life: Team members take turns walking a route during the event, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 10. Make up or join a team to raise funds for cancer cure research and programs for cancer patients and survivors. Lawrence Middle School, 10100 Variel Ave., Chatsworth. 800-227-2345. bit. Read more » »
Heritage Day Coordinators meet in Luxembourg
„20 YEARS PROMOTING JEWISH HERITAGE” This was the first time a representative from BBUK had attended the AGM of the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage, (AEPJ), which was celebrating its 20th anniversary in the beautiful city of Luxembourg (through which people normally just drive!). Read more » »
Municipal Judges Get Savings Plan
Atlanta Municipal Court Judge Gary Jackson was one of the judicial representatives who witnessed Gov. Nathan Deal’s signing of House Bill 370 at the Georgia Capitol on May 8.The legislation amends the Georgia Code to enable the Council of Municipal Court Judges to create and administer savings and deferred-compensation plans for its members. Read more » »
