Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith Statement on Agreement between Israel and Turkey
B’nai B’rith International welcomes the agreement between Israel and Turkey. We see it as a positive development, likely to boost regional stability and Israel’s security. We hope the bilateral relationship, which has an important history, can continue to progress in a favorable direction. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Dismayed By Reaffirmed Anti-Israel Bias Of Presbyterian Church (USA)
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is dismayed by another series of recklessly distorted resolutions adopted on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict at the 222nd biennial General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Read more » »
Noise complaints force Maingate Nightclub to close for summer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Joallen Urwin lives in B’nai B’rith Apartments in Allentown, the closest residential units to Maingate Nightclub.Urwin says the music coming from the club is never a problem.”The only time I hear that music is if I am out here smoking,” Urwin said. „I enjoy it. Read more » »
BB CAMP: Everyone invited to Family Fun Day
The B’nai B’rith Camp on East Devils Lake Road will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest building, the Mercaz Campus Center, with a family event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Calls for Action in Response to Elizabeth May’s Email
On June 23, Elizabeth May issued a mass email, responding to the Jewish community’s concerns. Her email can be read here.Unfortunately, May’s email is filled with half-truths and inaccuracies, and we are duty-bound to set the record straight.May claims she has never singled out Israel for scrutiny in Parliament. This is patently untrue. Read more » »
JMI’s Klezmer in the Park
The Jewish Music Institute is once again arranging Klezmer in the Park (Regent’s Park) Read more »
Sad Passing of Sheila Hart
Jerusalem Lodge’s past president, monitor and extremely active member of our council, Sheila Hart has passed away after her long illness. Read more »
B’nai B’rith of Union County honors 5 at 60th annual dinner dance
SN0629BnaiBrithHonorees.jpegB’nai B’rith of Union County honored five at its 60th annual dinner dance on Wednesday, June 15, at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael in Springfield. Pictured (from left) are Mark Samuel Ross, Esq. Read more » »
The art of soliciting: For these Federation veterans, it’s masterful
Milton Eisner Photos by Maureen Busisslideshow Milton Eisner and Mina Kavaler have something of a friendly rivalry going. Both have been longtime solicitors for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh — Eisner for 70 years, Kavaler for 72. „He’s still angry about the fact that I have two years on him,” said Kavaler with a laugh. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Outraged Over Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Comments
image via wikipedia Abbas States Israelis Are Poisoning Palestinians B’nai B’rith International is outraged over Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas’ repeating a false and malicious allegation that an Israeli rabbinical council and rabbi asked the Israeli government to poison Palestinian water sources. Read more » »
