Category Archives: World

‘Zionist lobby’ an obstacle to US-Iran relations, Rouhani says

The „Zionist lobby” in Washington is „very influential” in American politics, and is obstructing improved relations between Iran and the United States, the Islamic Republic’s president, Hassan Rouhani, said in Rome on Wednesday. Read more » »

COMMUNIQUE DU B’NAI B’RITH France

Le B’nai B’rith France est choqué par la visite en France du Président de la République Islamique d’Iran Hassan Rouhani lors de la journée internationale de commémoration des victimes de la Shoah Le B’nai B’rith France proteste contre la présence sur Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Condemns U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Recent Remarks Blaming „Human Nature” For

link via wikipedia ​ B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International condemns the recent remarks of U.N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. During a session earlier today Ban spoke to the U.N. Read more » »

This Day, January 26, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin

January 26 1531: Three tremors shake Portugal and numerous houses are destroyed in Lisbon by an earthquake which the Pope and others believe confirm the prediction of suffering made by Solomon Molcho who was seeking relief for Jews and Marranos. 1654: MAJOR DATE IN THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY. Read more » »

Charity events in the San Fernando Valley area, Jan. 26-Feb. 1

UPCOMINGOpportunity Shop: Annual 50 percent off storewide merchandise including accessories, clothing and household items, 10: 30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Event benefits Focus on Children Now. 10355 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-366-8740. www.fcnorg. Read more » »

Budget impasse shuts down social service provider

January 25, 2016 Updated Jan 25, 2016 at 10: 37 PM CST PEORIA Ill. — As many as 750 workers could soon become further casualties of the budget stalemate.Peoria’s Lutheran Social Services is closing.It’s one of more than 30 locations statewide.Employees were notified by phone about two weeks ago. Read more » »

b’nai b’rith strongly condemns the newest bDS episode from 71 british doctors

image via pixabay B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International condemns a letter signed by 71 British doctors requesting the expulsion of Israel from the World Medical Association, claiming that Israel has been „torturing” its Palestinian patients. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Commends Pope Francis Visit To Great Synagogue Of Rome

Report from BBI ICHRPP Newsletter 21/1 B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith Europe President Daniel Citone was in attendance when Pope Francis spoke at the Great Synagogue of Rome on Jan. 17. Francis is now the third pope to visit the synagogue. Read more » »

BBLBIA Met with Tania Freiin von Uslar-Gleichen, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy

Report by Helene Briskman Director of The London Bureau of International Affairs Martin Warren and I recently met with Tania Freiin von Uslar-Gleichen, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy. Among the topics discussed was the recent agreement made with Iran. Read more » »

Hillel marks 50 years of service to community (Oct. 1989)

1 Flares 0 Facebook 1 Google+ 0 Email — Filament.io 1 Flares ×By David Price, editorial page editor Students mingle during a 1971 Hillel mixer. Photo courtesy Hillel Jewish Student Center. Fifty years ago, B’nai B’rith Hillel Foundation opened the first center for Jewish students at the University of Maryland, College Park. Read more » »