Category Archives: World
Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
Daniel Anker’s ambitious documentary, Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust, provides not only a survey of Hollywood films about the Holocaust but also a history of the Holocaust itself and of the main cultural currents that characterized pre- and postwar America. Read more » »
Brookline BBYO engages teens with Jewish roots
CONTRIBUTED BY DINA NAIMARK-GOLDBERGBBYO is a community that offers Jewish teenagers, who are otherwise filled with anxiety caused by work and school, an exciting escape through religious exploration. Read more » »
40° Certamen Interescolar
40° Certamen Interescolar El martes 22 recibimos con enorme placer a los chicos ganadores del 40º Certamen Interescolar quienes, nervios mediante pero con una desenvoltura envidiable, nos deleitaron con sus narraciones. Vinieron acompañados de sus familias y Directores de las Escuelas. Read more » »
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 » »
