Category Archives: World
The Legendary Political Theorist Harlem’s Seymour Martin Lipset 1922-2006
Seymour Martin Lipset, March 18, 1922 – December 31, 2006, was a Harlem sociologist and political scientist. In addition, Lipset was President of the American Political Science Association. Read more » »
My Encounter with James Brown, the Godfather of Soul – Aish.com Issues, Current
When I was in high school, I was active in the B’nai Brith Youth Organization. One year, the annual convention was in Agusta, Georgia. There are two things that make Agusta famous. It’s home to The Masters golf tournament, and to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Read more » »
Norman F. Siegel’s Obituary (1957 – 2022) Chicago Tribune
On Thursday, November 24, 2022 Norman Fred Siegel passed away at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer in the presence and protection of the love of his life and wife of nearly 20 years, Kellie Ann Siegel. Norman aka „Norm” was a born in Moline, IL to Lou and Leona Siegel on July 14, 1957. Read more » »
No antisemitic intent from Thomas: B’nai Brith
After looking into the matter, B’nai Brith Canada has informed Pointe Claire Mayor Tim Thomas that they have found no antisemitic intent in his remarks at a recent city caucus meeting. Read more » »
Pointe-Claire mayor not anti-Semitic: B’nai Brith Canada
Tim Thomas used a „hurtful” remark during a recent closed-door city meeting. Pointe-Claire Mayor Tim Thomas is seen at new Olive-Urquhart Sports Centre in Montreal on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Read more » »
Malaysia’s new prime minister has less toxic history of antisemitism than predecessor
Malaysia’s new prime minister, 75-year-old Anwar Ibrahim, was sworn in on Thursday, replacing Mahathir Mohamad, the Muslim-majority southeast Asian nation’s longest-serving premier and a notorious antisemite.Ibrahim, a former Mahathir protégé-turned-opposition leader, has been accused by his political enemies of being a tool of Jews and Christians. Read more » »
Heritage Days event with Lord Dubs featured on AEPJ website
Heritage Days event with Lord Dubs featured on AEPJ website(European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage) By BBUK In Heritage Days On 24 November 2022 BBUK thanks AEPJ for featuring this event. Read more » »
Seth Riklin uses corporate experience as B’nai B’rith International president
Nearing the end of his first year as president of B’nai B’rith International, Seth Riklin’s front-burner order of business is to evaluate the marching orders he gave himself when he was elected to the position: Increase membership, at a time when most all membership organizations suffer from declining numbers. Read more » »
Tarrant County Community Mitzvah Day is held
Children bead bracelets for children at Women’s SafeHaven Arlington. On Sunday, Nov. 13, hundreds of enthusiastic children, parents and volunteers from three synagogues, two Chabads and the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County came together to present Community Mitzvah Day. Read more » »
An early history of Jewish Pittsburgh, and a hidden one
The original Jewish Encyclopedia from 1906 contains two histories of the Jewish community of western Pennsylvania. One is what you would expect. The other is a kaleidoscopic snapshot of Jewish life across this region at the precipice of great change. The first can found in Volume 10, on page 63, under the H-less listing “Pittsburg. Read more » »
