Category Archives: World
World remembers Shimon Peres, ‘the Face of Israel’
Political and Jewish leaders around the world mourned the death Wednesday morning of Shimon Peres, who was present at the creation of the state of Israel and led the country through times both troubled and peaceful.Peres, who was twice prime minister of Israel and was president as late as 2014, died in Tel Aviv at the age of 93. Read more » »
NBC News: World Remembers Shimon Peres, ‘the Face of Israel’
B’nai B’rith International EVP Dan Mariaschin was quoted in an NBC News story reacting to the death of Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres. Mariaschin’s thoughts on Peres were included with quotes from President Obama, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.”You could say Ben-Gurion was the founding father of the country, and Peres was by his side … Read more » »
U.S. Department Of State Extends French Holocaust Victims Restitution Claims
B’nai B’rith has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith praises the United States Department of State for authorizing a second-round filing period for French Holocaust victims, survivors and their families to obtain restitution as part of the U.S.-France Agreement compensation program. Read more » »
Communique Du B’nai B’rith France
Le B’nai B’rith France exprime sa profonde tristesse face au décès de l’ancien Président de l’Etat d’Israël, Shimon Peres Le B’nai B’rith France exprime sa profonde tristesse face au décès de l’ancien Président de l’Etat d’Israël, Shimon Peres, et adresse ses sincères condoléances au peuple d’Israël et à sa famille. Read more » »
ADL, Bnai Brith pay tribute to Peres
The Anti Defamation League calls Peres „the diplomatic, political and social innovation face of Israel over a seven-decade career. Read more » »
Shimon Peres Lauded by Jewish Groups as ‘Friend’ and Peacemaker
(JTA ) — Jewish groups in Israel, the United States and around the world lauded former Israeli president Shimon Peres, who died on Wednesday, as a respected leader and a warrior for peace.”Peres was always driven by a deep sense of responsibility toward the entire Jewish people. Read more » »
Reggae Singer Mattisyahu to Perform in Israel in October
Reggae and rap artist Matisyahu returns to Israel with a concert in Jerusalem in October 2016. His last performance at the Sultan’s Pool took place in 2015 and was a big success, with a full ensemble and including his best-known songs. Read more » »
World Remembers Shimon Peres, ‘the Face of Israel’
U.S. President Ronald Reagan meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres in the Oval Office Office of the White House in May 1988. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International Mourns the Loss of Shimon Peres
B’nai B’rith International mourns the loss of Israeli elder statesman Shimon Peres, who died on Sept. 27 at the age of 93. The history of the State of Israel cannot be written without including Peres and his myriad accomplishments during a nearly 70-year career in public service. Read more » »
