Category Archives: World

1998 story: Legacy of a hate crime: Mulugeta Seraw’s death a decade ago …

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in The Oregonian on Nov. 13, 1998, the 10th anniversary of Mulugeta Seraw’s murder at the hands of three racist Skinheads. — The murder scene is colder than a damp November night. The street holds no bloodstains, no shattered glass, no cries. Read more » »

Three pioneering Jewish women doctors

Dr. Sarah Vasen. Photo courtesy of Western States Jewish History A century before today’s fear of an Ebola outbreak, there was fear in Los Angeles of tuberculosis, and Dr. Kate Levy called out passionately to the Jewish community to aid those suffering from what was called the „White Plague. Read more » »

Real Estate Weekly Spotlights B’nai B’rith Monthly Luncheon

Caption: B’nai B’rith International Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin discussed „Issues Facing World Jewry Today” at the October B’nai B’rith Real Estate luncheon at the The Cornell Club in New York City. Pictured (L-R): Robert Shapiro, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Gerald Morganstern, Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP, Pres. Read more » »

Em evento emocionante B’nai B’rith e Conselho de Fraternidade Cristão-Judaica relembram Noite de …

Em um fim de tarde emocionante, 160 pessoas lembraram a Noite de Cristal em evento promovido pela B’nai B’rith e Conselho de Fraternidade Cristão-Judaico. Read more » »

Poverty causes crime?

One of the first clues that this Columbia-educated, liberal, Democrat, New York Jew had that there was something wrong at the heart of progressive/left-wing thought was when I read and was taught over and over that „poverty causes crime.” I knew from the first that this was dogma, not truth. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Open Houses n°2

On Sunday November 30th, from 14h30 to 18h30, come and assist to various conferences held by B’nai B’rith France, in la Mairie du 17ème, 16-20 rue des Batignolles, 75017 PARIS. Read more » »

Conflict Kitchen Reopens While Authorities Investigate Death Threat

Via/Facebook After shutting its doors following a death letter sent to Conflict Kitchen, the restaurant said it will reopen for service on Wednesday after consulting with local law enforcement. Read more » »

Bronx Woman Honored as WWII Hero

Rubinsztejn is now 92-year-old woman who has lived in the Bronx for 55 years. She is a proud great-grandmother. She was given the Jewish Rescuers Citation by B’Nai B’Rith at the ceremony. „What I did is what everybody should do,” Rubinsztejn … Read more » »

Founders Defend Project as Conflict Kitchen Set to Reopen after Death Threats

Community members post messages of support on the closed facade of Conflict Kitchen, which came under fire from right-wing groups over its presentation of Palestinian cuisine and voices (image courtesy Conflict Kitchen) After closing last Friday over Read more » »

Conflict Kitchen Will Reopen, Death Threat Investigated

NEWSLETTERS Receive the latest local updates in your inbox Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014 • Updated at 5: 34 PM EST A takeout restaurant that serves food from countries with which the United States is at odds plans to reopen as police investigate a death threat that prompted its closure. Read more » »