Category Archives: World
Dr. William Gordon 1928-2022
WARREN — Dr. William “Billy” Gordon, 94, a devoted husband, father, dentist and photographer, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at his home. Born in Youngstown to immigrant parents, Billy loved the outdoors. His love of nature grew along with him, from Boy Scout to Eagle Scout to Scoutmaster. Read more » »
‘Appalled’: US, Israel, Jewish groups slam UN official for past antisemitic rhetoric
Officials from Israel and the US on Wednesday decried antisemitic comments by a UN Palestinian rights investigator, with some questioning whether she should remain in her position. Read more » »
Bennett Millstone – Dominion Post
Bennett A. Millstone, 85, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. His immediate and extended family mattered most to him. He owned and operated Morgantown Travel Service for over 50 years. Read more » »
Tomorrow’s leaders
The future of our community is in good hands. On page 2 of this week’s AJN and in our special 12-page insert, you will read about the “36 under 36” exemplary young Jewish Australians who have been named Changemakers this year. Read more » »
Proudly presenting 36 under 36
Each year, The AJN partners with B’nai B’rith and JNF to honour the outstanding Jewish young adults who make a difference in their professional work, volunteering and involvement in the Australian Jewish community, and in society as a whole. Read more » »
Friedman JCC to host Hanukkah run on Sunday
Friedman JCC to host Hanukkah run on Sunday PAHomePage.com Read more »
Social Security COLA Hopes to Ease Burden on Seniors – B’nai B’rith International
In October the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that, starting in January 2023, recipients will receive an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Over the past 20 years, the COLA has increased benefits about 2.5% a year. Read more » »
Iran booted from UN women’s rights panel as repression of protests continues
NEW YORK — Iran was expelled on Wednesday from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women by a majority vote, with a number of countries voicing alarm over the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the country’s morality police and the Islamic Republic’s violent crackdown on the ensuing rights protesters throughout the country. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada est encouragé par la motion d’Ottawa visant à renommer une rue
Mahsa Amini, tuée par le régime iranien pour avoir « incorrectement porté » le hijab (CBC) CLICK HERE FOR ENGLISH Le 14 décembre 2022 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada est encouragée par le dépôt d’un avis de motion au conseil municipal d’Ottawa visant à Read more » »
