Category Archives: World
PRESS TOUR: Walt Disney documentary on ‘American Experience’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — For the upcoming two-part, four-hour biography „Walt Disney” (9 p.m. Sept. 14-15, PBS), „American Experience” executive producer Mark Samels said he went to the notoriously controlling Walt Disney Company and asked for their cooperation. Read more » »
Even as Las Vegan turns 100 today, she has more local sightseeing to do
Courtesy of the Rudniak family Gertrude Silvia Rudiak has watched the expansion and evolution of Las Vegas for 72 years. This photo was taken in 2010. By Brianna Santiago (contact ) Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015 | 2 a.m. Courtesy of the Rudiak family Gertrude Silvia Rudiak Las Vegas was founded in 1905. Read more » »
ON THE MOVE: Promotions, Advancements & New Hires
• Kerry Perotta of Old Saybrook has been named branch manager for Connex Credit Union’s Guilford branch location. Perotta is responsible for oversight of the branch, including sales, service and membership growth. Prior to joining Connex, Perotta most recently served as a licensed banker for Citizens Bank in Mystic. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Horrified by Burning of Palestinian Baby in Terror Attack
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is horrified after learning the news of an arson attack by Israeli settlers on a Palestinian home in the West Bank that killed a one-and-a-half year-old boy and injured three family members. Read more » »
Ohio State Slams Marching Band’s Holocaust Spoof
Ohio State University condemned the behavior of students who wrote and distributed doggerel that ridiculed the Holocaust. The song, titled „Goodbye Kramer,” appeared in a book of parodies updated in 2012 and circulated privately by members of the Ohio State University marching band, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Read more » »
Le B’nai B’rith France déplore grandement les propos de Valérie Pécresse distinguant les juifs des
Le B’nai B’rith France est consterné des propos de Madame Valérie Pécresse, révélés par Le Canard Enchaîné du 29 juillet, selon lesquels pour résoudre la question des lieux de culte « (…) on doit pouvoir donner aux musulmans ce qu’on donne aux Français et aux Juifs (… ) ». Read more » »
Community digest
WILKES-BARRE YMCA OFFERING: Beginning Sept. 1, the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA will offer families with a family membership free youth programming. Children ages 3 through 16 can choose from cooking, archery, sports sampler, photography, arts and sciences and more activities. Read more » »
Our condolences to David Levy-Bentolila on the passing of his wife Victoria
All of BBE executive committee and members sent their heartfelt condolences to David and his family.You are in our hearts and in our payers. Read more »
B’nai B’rith efetua doação de 5.000 fraldas para vítimas das enchentes do RS
A B´nai B´rith do Rio Grande do Sul doou 5. 000 fraldas para as famílias vítimas da enchente que assolou o Estado recentemente. A entrega foi feita no Centro de Doaçőes da Defesa Civil do Estado, na sexta-feira, 24 de julho. Read more » »
Presidente do Irã pede cooperação para acabar com a guerra
Após o acordo nuclear, o presidente do Irã, Hassan Rohani, considera que o próximo passo na cooperação com o Grupo 5+1 (Estados Unidos, Rússia, China, França, Reino Unido e Alemanha) é o fim da guerra, do terrorismo e do banho de sangue no Oriente Médio, informou nesta quarta-feira a agência oficial „Irna”. Read more » »
