Category Archives: World
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 » »
Cancelled Left Forum Panels to Appear Instead at ‘Left Out Forum’ Protest Event on Left Forum
Left Forum Bans Four Panels Under Zionist PressureBeginning today, June 2, the Left Form (formerly the Socialist Scholars’ Conference), will conduct a three-day event featuring panel discussions on all manner of topics. Read more »
Pressure Mounting Against PA Terror Payments
For years, the Palestinian Authority has been using U.S. aid dollars to pay Palestinian terrorists and their families as a reward for their attacks against Israelis. Now, Jewish organizations in the United States, members of Congress and President Donald Trump are calling for the Palestinians to halt the practice. Read more » »
Grants available to help local nonprofits
The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region helps provide funding and access to educational opportunities to local students, like these scholarship recipients from the class of 2016. Read more » »
430 Volunteers Deliver Chanukah Cheer to Elderly
Volunteers near their packages. Credit: Adena BlicksteinArlene Salman and David Kapelman, co-chairs of marketing and development of BJCC attending the event. Credit: Adena BlicksteinChanukah Food Packages. Read more » »
