Category Archives: World
Recognition for B’nai B’rith stalwart
A young Heinz Gerstl went along to his first B’nai B’rith function because his mother wanted him to socialise with Jewish girls. Now, the long-time stalwart has been honoured by B’nai B’rith International for 70 years of dedication to the organisation and its causes. Gerstl has held numerous positions in the organisation. Read more » »
Calls for unblocking of latest film
Documentary filmmaker Saulius Beržinis was recently presented with a B’nai B’rith Australia New Zealand (BBANZ) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the body of research, study, and documentation of Lithuania’s Jewish population during the Holocaust. Read more » »
BBYO is back in Tarrant County with Ralph Berets Chapter
Photos: Courtesy NTO BBYOTeens enjoy a day at the lake at their chapter retreats, April 2023. This retreat incorporated multiple programming folds and offered unique programming. The chapter also received a game-changer grant for innovative programming and a Shabbat Grant for their Shabbat elements. Read more » »
U.S. Rep. Blunt Rochester Visits Seniors at B’nai B’rith Affordable Housing Building in Delaware – B’nai B’rith International
Rep. Blunt Rochester visited the Asher Rubin B’nai B’rith House in Claymont, Delaware. Rep. Blunt Rochester answered questions from residents about healthcare, affordable housing, income security and nutrition. Rep. Read more » »
Rosalie Brasch
Rosalie Brasch, September 4, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosalie Brasch on September 4, 2023 at home with family. Rosalie was born on January 31, 1930, in St. Louis, the youngest child of three. Her parents were Meyer and Etta Klayman, and her siblings were Lois and Martin. Read more » »
Comunidades judías piden a la RAE suprimir la acepción de judío como ‘persona avariciosa’
Además, plantearon que define en términos peyorativos y discriminatorios a una comunidad de identidad y que no refleja el uso del lenguaje actual PorManuel Vega Loomanuel.vega@laestrella.com. Read more » »
In the News: Thoughts Heading into High Holidays (JNS) – B’nai B’rith International
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The Oceana nation of Papua New Guinea inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Tuesday, becoming the fifth nation to maintain a diplomatic mission in Israel’s capital city.
The move by the strongly Christian Pacific nation north of Australia—the fruition of faith-based diplomacy with an eye on Israeli investment—comes as both Paraguay and Sierra Leone announced their intention to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem, while Hungary and Fiji are expected to publicize such plans later this month. Read more » »
In divisive times, Jewish leaders mostly optimistic as High Holidays approach – JNS.org
(September 5, 2023 / JNS) Nearly 60% of Americans told pollsters in late March and early April that life is worse for them than for those like them 50 years ago, and sizeable majorities think the U.S. Read more » »
Karla F. Wiseman, 87, artist, teacher, active in the Jewish Community Center
March 17, 1936 – Aug. 16, 2023Karla Finton Wiseman, an artist and teacher known for her calligraphy and paper cut artwork who also was active in the Jewish Community Center, died Aug. 16 after a period of declining health. She was 87. Read more » »
