Category Archives: World
Palestinos e israelenses concordam em retomar negociaçőes
Palestinos e israelenses concordaram ontem em retomar no final de outubro, no Cairo, as negociaçőes indiretas sobre uma trégua de longo prazo na Faixa de Gaza, quase um mês depois de um acordo de cessar-fogo, anunciou um líder do Hamas. Read more »
Errata
Na V Jornada Interdisciplinar para o Ensino da História do Holocausto, realizada em Porto Alegre, dia 13 de setembro de 2014, o depoimento do Dr. Eduardo Carvalho Tess, filho de Aracy Guimarães Rosa, foi lido, pois ele não pode comparecer por motivo de saúde. Read more »
Meng Honored For Protecting Religious Freedom Abroad
Congressmember Grace Meng (c.) was presented with the Cultural Heritage Preservation Award by Lesley Weiss (r.), chair of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. Also pictured is Commission member Lee Seeman (l.), who also serves as a councilmember from the Town of North Hempstead on Long Island. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Speaks Out at UNHRC Against Latest Commission of Inquiry Directed at Israel
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International delivered a statement on Sept. 17 at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), condemning its obsession with inquiries directed at Israel. None of the world’s worst abusers of human rights are subjected to such treatment. Read more » »
Shana Tova from B’nai Brith Canada
Shana Tova from B’nai Brith Canada Dear Friends, While the sound of the Shofar represents the beginning of a New Year, Rosh Hashana also presents an opportunity for reflection and renewal. The holiday is a great time for families to come together to remember the year that was and look forward to the year to come. Read more » »
Xenophobia and anti-Semitism in Europe cannot be tolerated, Plevneliev says
Expressions of xenophobia and anti-Semitism in Europe cannot be tolerated and it is unacceptable for political parties in European Union member states to use hate speech and extreme nationalist rhetoric, President Rossen Plevneliev said on September 24. Read more » »
Hollywood’s Most Misunderstood and Forgotten Jewish Movie Returns
‘The House of Rothschild’ Finally Gets a Second Look Getty Images A House Divided: Some early observers of the film thought it was almost too pro-Semitic. By Eric Goldman Published September 23, 2014, issue of September 26, 2014 . Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Engages in Advocacy with World Leaders During Opening of New U.N. General Assembly …
The high-level opening segment of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly commences this week in New York and a B’nai B’rith International delegation is on the ground, meeting with numerous presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers and other senior officials. Read more » »
British Muslim speaks at synagogue
The audience at Temple Emanu-El in Palm Beach recently sat mesmerized as Kasim Hafeez, a British Muslim of Pakistani decent, described his personal transformation from hating Israel to advocating for it. Hafeez had previously told his story at Florida International University in Miami to a packed house. Read more » »
Mensagem De Rosh Hashaná Da B’nai B’rith Brasil
ROSH HASHANÁ: QUE HAJA PAZ AINDA EM NOSSOS DIAS A comunidade judaica está no limiar do Ano Novo, que celebramos na véspera, dia 24 de setembro a partir do entardecer (30 de Elul 5774) e dias 25/26 de setembro (1-2 de Tishri 5775), os primeiros do ano, que vem como sempre cheio de esperanças. Read more » »
