Category Archives: World
KKL-JNF unveils new photographs of Forest of the Martyrs to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) unveiled a collection of photographs documenting the early years of the Forest of the Martyrs (Ya’ar Hakedoshim), a living memorial to the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust, to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more » »
Jerusalem ceremony recognizes four Jews who rescued other Jews during Holocaust | The Times of Israel
Jerusalem ceremony recognizes four Jews who rescued other Jews during HolocaustB’nai B’rith-KKL-JNF citation honors heroes who endangered their own lives to save fellow community members in World War IIFour Jewish rescuers who saved other Jews during Read more » »
Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin America
Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin AmericaB’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand President Janine Zimbler will represent the region on an upcoming B’nai B’rith Leadership Mission to Latin America.The week-long mission, scheduled for May 3–9, will include official visits to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Read more » »
Portugal: Israel Declaration of Independence hailed as global human rights milestone
Portugal: Israel Declaration of Independence hailed as global human rights milestoneAfter years of attacks on Zionism, two human rights organizations recognize the unique global significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Read more » »
Yom HaShoah 2026: B’nai B’rith and KKL-JNF honor Jewish rescuers | Israel Hayom
The B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) will hold their 24th joint Yom HaShoah commemoration –the sole annual ceremony worldwide dedicated to Jews who endangered themselves to save fellow Read more » »
In Defence of Israel and Western Civilisation
On Thursday 26 March 2026, at a B’nai B’rith Victoria event in Melbourne, I was afforded the honour of delivering the annual Human Rights Oration. This address sits within a distinguished tradition of speakers who have shaped public discourse on human rights, antisemitism, and the responsibilities of liberal democracies. Read more » »
Obituary: Harry Baer
Obituary: Harry BaerHarry Baer, 94, of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026.Harry Baer, 94, of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Read more » »
Jews are ‘correct and right’ says Macpherson
A Sky News presenter has urged Jewish community members to step out of their comfort zone when it comes to media outlets.James Macpherson was recently welcomed by 350 community members and Rabbi Daniel Rabin at an Armchair Society event run by B’nai B’rith and the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia at Caulfield Shule. Read more » »
Your Daily Phil: Remembering Edna Foa, who gave PTSD sufferers hope for a cure
Good Friday morning! In today’s edition of Your Daily Phil, we interview Itzik Shmuli, director of UJA-Federation of New York’s Israel office, about his organization’s work over the past month of war with Iran and Hezbollah. Read more » »
Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2026
Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2026Join in-person at Feldman Hall in the Selig Center in Atlanta and on Zoom on April 14 for an especially moving Holocaust memorial observance.Unto Every Person There is a Name: Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2026 will be held from 8: 45 a.m. to 11: 45 a.m. Read more » »
