Category Archives: World
(Wo)man in the mirror: how do you see yourself?
STORY BY EMILY VANSCHMUS At 7 p. m. sharp on the first Monday of every month, a group of women enter The Support Room, a group designed to offer body image support for women suffering from eating disorders or negative body image. Throughout the session the women talk with a counselor and do activities to improve their self-image. Read more » »
Essex Union Purim Celebrations Bring Good Times and Good Deeds
Though Purim lasts only one day, local synagogues and schools are finding ways to celebrate all week long. Jewish tradition tells us, „When Adar enters, joy increases,” and area schools will be not only be enjoying Purim festivities, but also participating in chesed projects to spread the joy. Read more » »
US Senate resolution to condemn European anti-Semitism
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of US senators announced a new resolution Wednesday condemning European anti-Semitism and calling on the US administration to work with European authorities to combat the phenomenon. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith welcomes decision holding PLO liable for terror attacks
Browse >Home / News / B’nai B’rith welcomes decision holding PLO liable for terror attacks – J-Wire February 26, 2015 by J-Wire Staff Read on for article B’nai B’rith International and The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission have hailed and Read more » »
Reported P5+1-Iran Nuclear Deal Cause for Concern
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: With reports that the P5+1 (United States, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom) and Tehran may be close to a deal on Iran’s nuclear program, B’nai B’rith International expresses its ongoing concern about the viability of the plan. Read more » »
Purim E A Liberdade De Pensamento
PURIM E A LIBERDADE DE PENSAMENTO 04 a 05 de Março de 2015 – 13/14 de Adar 5775 O dia em que a sorte foi decidida, livrando o povo judeu de mais um aniquilamento, segundo conta a nossa história. Read more » »
Jewish youth groups discover importance of unity and building bridges
More than 3000 BBYO and NFTY teens joined together on Feb. 14 in Atlanta for a day of learning and Jewish connection. Read more » »
Cars vandalized in Montreal anti-Semitic attack
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Lecture by Hugo Van Minnebruggen from B’nai B’rith Mala Zimetbaum Lodge
February 8, 2015 . The Israelisation of anti-Semitism Does Israel have the right to exist? The question is answered swiftly. Mr H. Van Minnebruggen doesn’t hesitate for a second. His answer: „YES”. In a fiery plea Van Minnebruggen defends the right of existence of the State of Israel. Read more » »
BBE President, Erika van Gelder visits BB Lodge Nahmanides in Barcelona!
Visit to BB Lodge Nahmanides, Barcelona 18-19 February, 2015 Dr. Simon Emergui, the President of the Lodge Nahmanides, Barcelona, invited me to participate in two important events that the Lodge has been organizing for some time. Although the lodge has only 20 members, the visibility and success achieved by the BB lodge in Barcelona, is amazing. Read more » »
