Category Archives: World
The Shabbat Table: They’ll definitely want second helpings!
The Shabbat Table is the latest CJN column from noted chef and food blogger Norene Gilletz. Click here for last week’s recipes . Read more » »
Man gets 23 years to life in prison for Albany murder
WNYT Staff Updated: 03/25/2016 5: 43 PM Created: 03/25/2016 12: 40 PMALBANY – The man convicted of stabbing an Albany woman to death back in 2014 has been sentenced. 23 years to life for 61-year-old Robert Lake. Visiting Judge Hon. Richard Mott delivered harsh commentary with that sentence. „That’s you. Read more » »
Albany man who killed girlfriend faces prison
Updated 6: 55 am, Friday, March 25, 2016Robert Lake (Albany County District Attorney’s Office)Robert Lake (Albany County District Attorney’s Office)Albany man who killed girlfriend faces prisonALBANY – A 59-year-old city man who stabbed his girlfriend to death will be sentenced to prison on Friday.Robert Lake will face Judge Richard Mott at 11 a.m. Read more » »
Racial GOP Rhetoric Propels Jewish Not-For-Profits Into the Fray
Washington – Taking on politicians, especially during election season, has always been a tricky issue for Jewish not-for-profit organizations. Read more » »
Insider: Albany trash fee destined to become campaign issue
JORDAN CARLEO-EVANGELIST, INSIDE POLITICSPublished 10: 02 pm, Thursday, March 24, 2016″See you next year,” Albany County Legislator Christopher Higgins chirped as he exited the Common Council chamber Monday night.His remark was a warning, not a farewell. Read more » »
Charity events in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, March 21-28
UPCOMINGLancaster and Palmdale Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Stations Food Drive for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Donate nonperishable canned food, cereal, pasta and rice at either station by March 30: 501 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster (661-948-8466) or 750 E. Ave. Q, Palmdale (661-272-2400). Online donation: www.lafoodbankbank. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Outraged Over Appointment Of Michael Lynk As U.N. „Special Rapporteur” On Palestinians
Michael Lynk B’nai B’rith Also Decries Rote Anti-Israel Resolutions at the Human Rights Council and Commission on the Status of Women B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is outraged over the Read more » »
Posse da nova diretoria da B’nai B’rith São Paulo mobiliza comunidade judaica
Revitalizar o espaço para juventude é uma das metas Assumiu ontem a nova diretoria da Associação Beneficente e Cultural B’nai B’rith de São Paulo (ABCBB/SP), para o biênio 2016-2017. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Writes Committee on Foreign Affairs Expressing Deep Concern over Omission of Israel on
B’nai B’rith International President Gary P. Saltzman and Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin wrote to members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ed Royce (R-Calif.) and Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), expressing deep concern over the omission of the State of Israel on the U.S. visa website. Read more » »
Rallying for refugees
LAST Sunday, former chairman of the New Israel Fund Australia and former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Robin Margo addressed thousands of participants at Sydney’s Palm Sunday Rally in support of refugees and those seeking asylum in Australia. Read more » »
