Category Archives: World
Israeli anthropologists to pro-BDS, US colleagues: We’re already fighting the state – JNS.org
Many people of all backgrounds oppose the BDS movement, which they consider concerted antisemitism against the Jewish state. Read more » »
Now is the Time for the ONDP to Meet With B’nai Brith Canada
Cliquez ici pour le français Marit Stiles, Leader, Official Opposition / Chef de l’opposition officielle – Canadian Press / La Presse Canadienne May 11, 2023 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is calling for an urgent meeting with Marit Stiles, the leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP). Read more » »
Australian BBC journalist making waves
Australian-born BBC journalist Amie Liebowitz recently moderated a high-profile panel at the European Parliament on the topic of Jewish resistance. Co-organised by the European Jewish Congress and B’nai B’rith International, the event was held to commemorate the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Read more » »
Unto Every Person There is a Name
This year marked the 34th anniversary of the global Shoah memorial initiative, “Unto Every Person There is a Name.” This public recitation of names of Holocaust victims was held around the world on Yom Hashoah, the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes Remembrance Day. Read more » »
Debt Ceiling – What Seniors Need to Know – B’nai B’rith International
If you are like me, starting your day means reading the news. Every morning I read from a collection of websites, usually Politico, CNN and The Hill. Over the past few months, there has been a barrage of stories about the debt ceiling. In fact, I would be hard pressed to find someone who could go 24 hours without finding an article on this topic. Read more » »
Noite de autógrafos do livro “Culinária do Líbano”, com a autora Sheila Mann
A B’nai B’rith tem o prazer de convidar para mais um evento PRESENCIAL especialmente feito para você. Noite de autógrafos do livro “Culinária do Líbano”, com a autora Sheila Mann “Peace on the table “ Traga seus amigos e compartilhe nas suas mídias sociais. Read more » »
UK and US to shun UN ‘Nakba Day’ event as Israel calls for boycott – B’nai B’rith International
Israel called on UN member states to shun the event and B’nai Brith International is circulating a petition calling on officials from UN member states not to attend. The US and UK are expected to stay away from the UN General Assembly’s first-ever commemoration of Nakba Day on May 15. Read more » »
Virginia, Newfoundland and Labrador adopt IHRA antisemitism definition – JNS.org
“We can clearly define hate, which is exactly what this bill does,” said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. (May 9, 2023 / JNS) Virginia has passed a new law embracing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, joining 29 other states in America to do so. Read more » »
United Nations to hold meeting in Spain to examine internal antisemitism – JNS.org
Miguel Moratinos, charged with monitoring antisemitism and enhancing a system-wide response with the United Nations, told JNS that an intergovernmental group would hold a meeting in Cordoba, Spain, in June to discuss an action and response plan for antisemitism, including within the world body’s ranks. Read more » »
Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador adopte la définition de l’antisémitisme de l’IHRA
CLICK FOR ENGLISH Honourable Gerry Byrne (Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills) – Nouvelles de CBC Le 9 mai 2023 ST. JOHN’S, TERRE-NEUVE – B’nai Brith a eu l’honneur de travailler en étroite collaboration avec le gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador pour renforcer la réponse de la province à l’antisémitisme. Read more » »
