Category Archives: World
JBS: B’nai B’rith Denounces Ban Ki-moon’s Stance On Israeli Conflict
B’nai B’rith International was featured on JBS (formerly Shalom TV), denouncing United Nation Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for ignoring violent extremism as „root cause” of Palestinian-Israeli hostilities.The comments were made while speaking at the Cairo conference on reconstruction in Gaza on Oct. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Outraged Over Opera Glorifying Terrorists
„Death of Klinghoffer” Promotes an Offensive and Indefensible Political Position B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International is dismayed that the Metropolitan Opera in New York will run as scheduled „The Death of Klinghoffer. Read more » »
Ebola Response: Letter Of Thanks From First Lady Of Sierra Leone
In 2001, B’nai B’rith International was one of the founding members of IsraAID, a non-profit humanitarian organization committed to providing life-saving disaster relief and long term support to people in need, regardless of gender, race, religion or national borders. Read more » »
Uruguay: B’nai B’rith At Interfaith Event In Montevideo Cathedral
Front: (dark glasses) UY Pres. Jose Mujica. Right: UY B’nai B’rith Pres. Morris Segal, International Dir. Eduardo Kohn On Sunday, Oct. 12, leaders of religions and communities in Uruguay gathered in Montevideo Cathedral to share a common message of peace and coexistence. Read more » »
JBS: B’nai B’rith Honors Nets CEO For Humanitarian Leadership
B’nai B’rith International was featured on JBS (formerly Shalom TV), honoring Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark for his humanitarian efforts with the Distinguished Achievement Award.Yormark said of the honor: „I am honored to join an impressive and long list of Distinguished Achievement Award recipients. Read more » »
Etsy Called Out For Selling Anti-Semitic Paraphernalia
Etsy, a site which allows vendors and artisans to sell handmade and antique articles, has recently been slammed for selling anti-semitic paraphernalia. Read more » »
Sale of Nazi memorabilia by e-commerce site angers Jewish group
B’nai B’rith International has come out against the e-commerce site Etsy, citing the presence on the online clearinghouse of vintage and handmade Nazi-themed products. Read more » »
Online retailer has almost 1000 Nazi-themed items for sale
An international Jewish organization called out several popular online retail outlets Wednesday for failing to enforce policies against users selling „hateful paraphernalia.” As of Thursday, one company had issued an apology. Read more » »
Local bowling league results
King of the Week 842, Dave Knoll, Thunderbird Lanes Queen of the Week 750, Sherry Loving, Cressmoor Lanes Weekly 300 Club PLAZA — Andy Terzarial, Ruben Solis Jr. Read more » »
Jewish boycotts, then and now
England’s post-World War II policies in Palestine generated deep resentment in the American Jewish community. Read more » »
