Category Archives: World
Congregation B’nai B’rith Honored With 2024 Florence Melton Award | Homes & Lifestyle | Noozhawk
The Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, an international movement that has been empowering Jewish adults through the life-enhancing study of Jewish texts and ideas for over 40 years, has recognized its partners at Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara with the 2024 Florence Melton Award. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith World Center Concludes Visit of 11 Latin American Journalists – B’nai B’rith International
The B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem concluded this week a visit to Israel by 11 journalists from six Latin American countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Uruguay. Their program of meetings and site visits focused on the Oct. 7 terror rampage and the ensuing war with Hamas. Read more » »
American Jewish organizations lobby Congress to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism in new letter
The IHRA definition notes that “criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.” By HANNAH SARISOHN FEBRUARY 22, 2024 16: 20 DEMONSTRATORS RALLY in solidarity with Israel and against antisemitism, in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, in May. Read more » »
Se presentó un primer informe profesional oficial en Israel sobre las violaciones de Hamas
por Ana Jerozolimski / Publicado el 21 de Febrero de 2024 a las 19: 48 Desde un primer momento, al comenzar a fluir las noticias sobre los horrores cometidos durante la masacre de Hamas en el sur de Israel el 7 de octubre del 2023, estuvo claro que Read more » »
Israel presenta informe a la ONU sobre la violencia sexual perpetrada por Hamás
Enlace Judío México 21 de febrero de 2024 La Asociación de Centros de Crisis de Violación en Israel presentó este miércoles a las Naciones Unidas un informe que detalla la naturaleza sádica y sistemática de la violencia sexual empleada por los terroristas de Hamás el 7 de octubre y contra los rehenes, informó The Times of Israel. Read more » »
Wilkes-Barre fire chief: B’nai B’rith fire caused by a “careless smoking incident” – Times Leader
Last week’s fire at the B’nai B’rith Senior Apartments on East Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre has been ruled accidental and was caused by a “careless smoking incident,” city Fire Chief Jay Delaney said in a release Wednesday. Read more » »
Cause of fire at B’nai B’rith Apartment determined
WILKES-BARRE, PA. (WOLF) — Authorities have determined the cause of the fire at the B’nai B’rith Apartment in Wilkes-Barre.On Thursday, Feb. 15, fire broke out at the apartment complex along Northampton Street.In total, 146 residents were evacuated from the building. At the time 19 were hospitalized, with one being in critical condition. Read more » »
On Oct. 7 killing grounds, a vigilante army vet inspires grieving US Jewish leaders – B’nai B’rith International
The Times of Israel quoted B’nai B’rith Pres. Seth Riklin in article about Oct. 7 survivor testimony during the Conference of Presidents 2024 leadership mission to Israel – the group’s first delegation to the south of Israel since Hamas’ attack. Read in the Times of Israel. Read more » »
RAGD celebrates Shirley Rovinky
Karen Schlosberg and Shirley Rovinsky At the Feb. 6 meeting of the Rabbinic Association of Greater Dallas, Shirley Rovinsky was honored for serving more than 13 years as its administrative director. Read more » »
