Category Archives: World
Reckless U.N. Security Council „Statement” Erases Jewish History Of, And Anti-Jewish Attacks At, …
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International denounces the United Nations Security Council’s „press statement” on simmering tensions around Jerusalem and on the Temple Mount, issued late on Sept. 17. Read more » »
Irving Schaffer
Irving Schaffer, a survivor of Auschwitz and faithful supporter of Israel and Denver’s Jewish community, passed away Sept. 4, 2015, in Denver. Rabbis Yaakov Meyer and Tzvi Steinberg officiated at the Sept. 6 graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Shalom Funeral Services made the arrangements. Read more » »
Appeals Court Sides With Religious Liberty
By Dan Gilmore · Sep. 17, 2015 This isn’t a government position where working out reasonable accommodations is the preferred solution. Unlike Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who has a duty to issue marriage licenses, private companies and workers have no reason to violate their religious beliefs. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Condemns Ann Coulter’s Ugly Remarks During GOP Debate
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International condemns Ann Coulter for her ugly remarks on Twitter during last night’s Republican presidential debate. Read more » »
HKQ Attorney Honored by Legal Assistance Group With Distinguished Service Award
Attorney Richard S. Bishop, a principal at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, will be honored by Lackawanna Pro Bono Inc. with its annual Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award for helping to provide legal assistance to clients in civil matters who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Read more » »
Tucson B’nai B’rith properties safe havens for seniors
The Arizona Jewish Post highlights the pair of B’nai B’rith low income senior housing properties in Tucson, focusing on the quality of life enjoyed by its residents, as well as its visionaries, Holocaust survivors Gerd and Inge Strauss. Read more » »
Unesco alerta para pilhagem arqueológica intensa na Síria
A Unesco alertou nesta quarta-feira para a pilhagem arqueológica „em escala industrial” na Síria, onde os jihadistas do Estado Islâmico (EI) destruíram importantes sítios arqueológicos como o templo de Palmira, e pediu a implementação de medidas mais efetivas contra o tráfico de antiguidades. Read more » »
Comunidade judaica participa da 8ª Caminhada pela Liberdade Religiosa
Será realizada em 20 de setembro, na praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, a 8ª Caminhada em Defesa da Liberdade Religiosa, organizada pela Comissão de Combate à Intolerância Religiosa (CCIR). A Federação Israelita (Fierj) e a comunidade judaica do Rio participam do evento desde a sua primeira edição. Read more » »
Presidente Honorário da B’nai B’rith Internacional será agraciado pela Universidade George …
O presidente honorário da B’nai B’rith Internacional Richard D. Heideman receberá este mês o Alumni Award da Universidade George Washington. Heideman será homenageado por sua atividade profissional e filantrópica e seu impacto na sociedade. Read more » »
Scandal surrounds Federation CJA’s 2015 fundraiser emphasizing rich Montreal …
Montreal’s Jewish organization Federation CJA is facing a mounting scandal over one of the blog ads for their 2015 fundraising campaign, one they are trying to erase every shred of evidence even existed. On Sept. 1, 2015, Federation CJA posted sponsored content on MTL Blog , entitled, „10 Realities Of Having A Jewish Best Friend In Montreal. Read more » »
