Category Archives: World
A JOUST WITH MARIO CUOMO
By Woodward, Kenneth L Proquest LLC T * he first time I met Mario Cuomo, I the first words out of his mouth were „Teilhard de Chardin.” It was early September 1984 and Newsweek’s editors had invited the governor of New York over for an off-the-record lunch. Read more » »
The New York Jewish Week: How Bad Is The Rift?
With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slated to address Congress this week on the ramifications of a nuclear agreement with Iran, the political ramifications of the address have taken center stage. B’nai B’rith International Executive Vice President Daniel S. Read more » »
Jewish Community Center hosts ‘Purim in Outer Space’ event in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — Hundreds of parents, children and volunteers gathered at the Jewish Community Center on South River Street on Sunday, where the Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted an annual carnival in celebration of Purim, a holiday of gifts, food, costumes and fun. Read more » »
Residents of Village Apartments of Jewish Federation Enjoy Kids & Cookies …
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Jarod Friedman, a seventh-grader from Short Hills, put his love of music and dance to good use when he and his sisters entertained residents of Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation in South Orange last month. Read more » »
Sidney Hirsh z’l – Profile of a Founder President
Sidney Hirsh was born in London’s East End in 1929.and at the age of 7 his family moved to Stamford Hill. On his return from evacuation in Stevenage, Sidney was educated at Palmiters Grammar School. Read more »
Ambassador Prosor addresses UN Security Council
Charter of the United Nations: If the Oscars for Maintenance of International Peace and Security were given at the UN, I would not be surprised if Iran, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority were awarded prizes. Thank you, Mr President. Read more »
Two Jewish teens honored for leadership
The Lappin Foundation is pleased to announce its inaugural awards for teen leadership and Israel advocacy. Trevor Brown, 18, of Georgetown, has been named the recipient of the 2015 Youth to Israel Jewish Teen Leadership Award. Andrew Jacobson, 17, of Swampscott, will receive the 2015 Youth to Israel Exceptional Teen Israel Advocate Award. Read more » »
J-Wire: B’nai B’rith Welcomes Decision Holding PLO Liable For Terror
Throughout its history, B’nai B’rith has been an unequivocal advocate of justice for the victims of and those that have lost loved ones to terror attacks. Read more » »
Coming Together: DoJAS Reflections From The EU Activism Seminar
The EU Activism Seminar continues to generate attention, as Alex Jakubowski, Executive Director of the Delegation of Jewish American Students (DOJAS), shared his thoughts on the week-long conference. Read more » »
How Bad Is The Rift?
The top professional of a major Jewish organization has expressed confidence that the rift between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no impact on U.S.-Israel relations. “Our common values will keep us working together,” said Dan Mariaschin, executive vice president of B’nai B’rith International. Read more » »
