Category Archives: World
Our letter of Loyal Greetings to The King
By BBUK In News On 27 April 2023 Your Majesty, On behalf of the Executive Officers and all the Members of B’nai B’rith UK it is my great pleasure to extend our Loyal Greetings to Your Majesty and Queen Camilla on the occasion of your Coronations on 6th May 2023. Read more » »
Iconic Catholic priest ‘didn’t judge, he just tried to help’
Jewish figures joined a groundswell of praise, as Australia mourned the passing of Father Bob Maguire, 88, an iconic Catholic priest, known simply as “Father Bob”, who devoted his life to social justice. Read more » »
A Time for Remembrance, Reflection and Celebration…but Not at the U.N. – B’nai B’rith International
This week is a special time in Israel and in the global Jewish community. First, we observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s day of remembrance of those who have lost their lives while defending the nation-state of the Jewish people and for Israeli victims of terrorism. Read more » »
Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Israel sparks growing concerns from local human rights activists | News Channel 3-12
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Members of the Jewish community celebrated Israel’s 75th anniversary with a beach barbecue at Leadbetter Beach. But this 75th anniversary brought forth growing concerns from students, activists, and locals about what it means to celebrate the birth of Israel. Read more » »
Remembering Harry Belafonte: 1927-2023
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, mourns the tragic loss of celebrated singer, actor, and passionate civil and human rights advocate and campaigner Harry Belafonte, who died on April 25 at the age of 96. Read more » »
‘A chilling effect’: Muslim charities fall prey to Canada’s double standards
In March 2017, ISNA Islamic Services of Canada, a Muslim charity that operated in Ontario, was sent a notice that its charitable status was being revoked, and that in 30 days it would be shut down without any other recourse. Read more » »
Harry Belafonte, Groundbreaking Actor And Activist, Dies At 96
Harry BelafonteIconic entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96.According to Belafonte’s team, the actor died of congestive heart failure at his home in New York with his wife, Pamela, by his side. Read more » »
With ‘anti-Israel voices on the rise,’ group of Democrats call for conditioning US aid to Israel – JNS.org
Fourteen Democratic members of Congress, led by Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), urged U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 13 to condition U.S. aid to Israel. Read more » »
75 anos do Estado de Israel – Iom Hazikaron e Iom Haaztmaut – Lembremos, Reverenciemos e Comemoremos!
O Estado de Israel celebra os seus 75 anos de recondução a um estado judaico, independente e autônomo. Essa independência foi conquistada com muito esforço, muito sofrimento e muita dor. Read more » »
Guarulhos sediou encontro de indígenas Wassú no final de semana e a B´nai B´rith marcou presença
A B’nai B’rith participou, por meio de seu vice-presidente, Edgar Lagus, acompanhado de sua esposa, Deborah Lagus, do o 2º Encontro dos Wassús com cerimônia inter-religiosa dentro da reserva indígena multiétnica Filhos desta Terra, localizada em Guarulhos. Read more » »
