Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith Urges UNESCO Rejection Of Draft Resolution Denying Jewish History, Israeli Sovereignty
Sends Letter Asking Member States to Oppose Motion B’nai B’rith International, with representatives on the ground in Paris, is monitoring efforts to have the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopt yet another Read more » »
Jewish Festival Celebrates 30 Years and New Location
Posted on April 27, 2017 | 9: 00 a.m.Marking its 30th anniversary, the Santa Barbara Jewish Festival is the Central Coast’s largest community-wide Jewish cultural festival and celebration of Israel’s Independence Day (Yom Ha’Atzmaut). It will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Plaza del Mar, 23 W. Castillo St. Read more » »
Temple Israel to Host Dr. Martin Rumscheidt at Holocaust Remembrance
From Temple Israel: Last year Temple Israel welcomed a child survivor of the Holocaust to speak on Portsmouth’s on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). At the event Dr. Ira Schwartz (chair of Temple Israel Cultural Endowment Committee) emphasized that „Holocaust remembrance is not a one off event. Read more » »
Recent Distribution at Australian Universities of Holocaust Denial Literature and Fliers Calling for
Email a copy of „Recent Distribution at Australian Universities of Holocaust Denial Literature and Fliers Calling for Murder of Jews Linked to Neo-Nazi and Environmental Groups” to a friend Holocaust denial fliers recently found at Australian universities. Photo: Screenshot. Read more » »
Algemeiner: Controversy Over Prominent BDS Activist Linda Sarsour Reaches New York Senator Kirsten
The Algemeiner wrote about the controversy swirling around BDS movement activist Linda Sarsour and the backlash facing New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for praising her in Time Magazine. B’nai B’rith International CEO Dan Mariaschin is quoted in the story. Scroll down to read or click below to read it on Algemeiner.com . Algemeiner. Read more » »
Editor committed to giving back
The Phoenix Business Journal recently recognized 31 women on April 3 at its 17th annual Outstanding Women in Business awards ceremony, an event that drew a record number of more than 550 people. Read more » »
European Parliament president urges post-Holocaust restitution progress
Antonio Tajani. (photo credit: TAMARA ZIEVE) European Parliament President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday urged European countries to step up efforts to ensure the return of property and possessions seized from Jewish victims during the Holocaust. Read more » »
AJC Archives: Klan marching staunchly to ultra-right
This story was originally published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 17, 1985.The satin robes and pointed hoods that for more than a century have marked the Ku Klux Klan as an aberration of Southern culture are being replaced by camouflage fatigues and combat boots. Read more » »
Take A Look Inside This Thriving Cuban Synagogue
When you don’t have to work and don’t have to be anywhere, the most difficult decision faced on a day-to-day basis is how to occupy your time. Some volunteer. Some see their grandkids, walk the dog and play golf. Others have hobbies, exercise or do good deeds. Read more » »
Direção da B’nai B’rith participa de recepção ao novo embaixador de Israel, Yossi Sheli
Yossi Sheli, novo embaixador de Israel no Brasil esteve na cidade para conhecer a comunidade judaica local. Como parte da programação, o cônsul geral de Israel em São Paulo, Dori Goren e sua esposa Cecília ofereceram uma recepção ao novo Embaixador de Israel no Brasil. Read more » »
