Category Archives: World
KALW Almanac: Thursday Oct. 13, 2016
Today Thursday, 13th of October of 2016 is the 287th day of the year There are 79 days remaining until the end of the year. 26 Days until Election Day 11 Days left to Register To Vote The sun will rise in San Francisco at 7: 18 am and sunset will be at 6: 34 pm. Today we will have 11 hours and 16 minutes of daylight. Read more » »
Day in history – Over 2000 people marched in Jessup’s Columbus Day parade; Chilean miners rescued
Article ToolsOctober 13, 1916 – Times-Tribune Archives On this date in NEPA 100 years ago, about 2,500 people participated in Jessup’s Columbus Day parade in Jessup. 75 years ago, New York State Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora spoke at the annual Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County dinner at the Hotel Jermyn. Read more » »
Today in History
Today in HistoryToday is Thursday, Oct. 13, the 287th day of 2016. There are 79 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 13, 1792, the cornerstone of the executive mansion, later known as the White House, was laid during a ceremony in the District of Columbia.On this date: In A.D. Read more » »
Yom Kippur calls the area’s Jewish community to self-reflection, forgiveness
KINGSTON — Jewish people around the area are engaging in the process of „heshbon ha-nefesh,” taking stock of their soul during the high holiday of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.The holiday observance began at sundown Tuesday and continues through sundown Wednesday, with many Jewish people spending much of that time in the synagogue. Read more » »
Jerusalem Post Magazine: A look at Cuba’s dwindling Jewish community
From afar these fresh faced teenagers look like they could be cast on a billboard – advertising the good life. They are diverse: dark, tanned skin topped with shiny brown hair; Blonde tresses framing sparkling blue eyes; these teens are slender and stylish. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Demands UNESCO Rejection Of Historical Revisionism On Jerusalem
Sends Letter to Body’s Executive Board B’nai B’rith International sent a letter to members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board expressing grave concern over the first of two expected Read more » »
Hispanic Evangelicals Emerging as New Powerhouse of Israel Support
„And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse; and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.” Genesis 12: 3 (The Israel Bible™)Christian Evangelical supporters wave during the annual parade in Jerusalem, marking the Jewish holiday of Sukkot or the Feast of the Tabernacles. Oct 04, 2012. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Decries Terrorist Attack In Jerusalem
B’nai B’rith has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International decries the terrorist attack in Jerusalem that left two people—a 30-year-old police officer and a 60-year-old woman—dead. Six others were hurt in the Sunday rampage. Read more » »
Press Review N°490 By Gilberte Jacaret
PRESS REVIEW N°490 By Gilberte JACARET ISRAEL Two killed in shooting attack by Palestinian in JerusalemWritten by EJP Sunday, 09 October 2016 10: 29Israel’s Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan: ”We have said the whole time that because the increase in the amount of incitement many will plan lone-wolf attacks. Read more » »
BBUK’s Letter of Condolence to Israeli Ambassador
Your Excellency On behalf of B’nai B’rith UK and our London Bureau of International Affairs, I would like to express our condolences to the people of Israel following the loss of Shimon Peres. The post BBUK’s Letter of Condolence to Israeli Ambassador appeared first on B’nai B’rith UK . Read more » »
