Category Archives: World
US Jewish Groups Respond to Orlando Massacre
‘Orlando shootings remind us of ever present ISIS threat,’ ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says, and also cautions against blaming all Muslims for gunman’s actions. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Read more » »
Orlando Jews Call for Unity With Muslims in Wake of Deadly Shooting
Central Florida’s Jewish community laid the groundwork for interfaith cooperation with Muslims as the nation reeled in grief and anger after an anti-gay gunman massacred 50 people. Read more » »
Israeli leaders, U.S. Jewish groups mourn Orlando shooting
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his condolences to the American people in the wake of the mass shooting attack by an ISIS supporter at a gay club in Orlando. “We are all shocked at the horrific massacre in Orlando. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Shocked by Mass Terror Attack at Orlando Club
B’nai B’rith is shocked at the horrendous mass murder committed at a nightclub in Orlando, Fla. The sheer number of dead (at least 50) and wounded (at least 53) defies comprehension. Read more »
BBUK sends Submission to the Labour Party
B’nai B’rith UK is a part of an international Jewish organisation. One of our aims is support of Israel. Our support is not uncritical but we are naturally alarmed by the evidence of antisemitism within the Labour Party. Read more »
Peperak earns B’nai B’rith honor
Connellsville graduate to play soccer at PittAs a soccer player at Connellsville High School, Alex Peperak was instrumental in helping the program go where it had never gone before. Peperak was a key component in the Falcons’ transition into a playoff team. Read more » »
Israeli Court to Rule on Oskar Schindler Property Feud
Haaretz.com, the online edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haaretz. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Latino-Americana Volta A Condenar E Repudiar O Terrorismo Palestino
Na quarta-feira 08 de junho à noite, dois terroristas do vilarejo de Yata, próximo de Hebron, entraram ilegalmente em Israel, e friamente começaram a atirar em civis em um restaurante do lado fora de um centro comercial de Tel Aviv, deixando quatro mortos e diversos feridos. Read more » »
Eric Ruby, 1951-2016
Eric Ruby was born in Montreal on April 9, 1951, to Harry, who sold keys and key fobs all around Quebec, and Sara, an office manager. He had two older siblings, Stephen and Marion. Harry was often away on sales trips and, with Sarah working too, it was Marion who frequently looked after Eric, five years younger. Read more » »
