Category Archives: World
A Holocaust survivor celebrates her 100th birthday at a Queens synagogue – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
(New York Jewish Week) — Holocaust survivor Hannah Deutch, who escaped Germany via the Kindertransport in 1939, celebrated her 100th birthday this past Shabbat at the Jewish Center of Jackson Heights in Queens — one of her favorite places in New York. “She’s a regular Shabbat service attender,” said the congregation’s president, Suzanne Knobel. Read more » »
An interview with Watergate journalist, Silver Spring native Carl Bernstein
Illustration by Brian Taylor In 1955, Carl Bernstein turned 11 on Valentine’s Day and received a Brownie box camera as a gift from his parents. It came in handy for what Bernstein says was “the worst day” of his life up to that point: The Bernsteins were leaving their home in Northwest Washington, D.C., and moving north to Silver Spring. Read more » »
What is the agenda for the Eastern Mediterranean? | eKathimerini.com
An oil platform in Israel’s offshore Leviathan gas field is seen from on board the Israeli Navy Ship Atzmaut, in the Mediterranean Sea, September 2021. [AP] In recent years, Cyprus, Greece and Israel have significantly intensified their political, energy and military relations. Read more » »
Former BBYO leader among 11 Tory MPs bidding to be prime minister
In his youth he was the president of the largest Jewish youth organisation BBYO, but today Grant Shapps has his eye on a rather bigger job, the leadership of the Conservative Party. The Transport Secretary is one of eleven expected candidates joining the race to be the next Tory leader, following Boris Johnson’s resignation from the job last week. Read more » »
Israel is hedging between Ankara and Athens – The Jerusalem Post
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Al Finkel Obituary (2022) The Record
Schenectady – Dr. Abraham “Al” Nathan Finkel, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday July 8, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Saratoga Springs on April 1, 1937 he is the son of the late Hyman and Bella (Kessel) Finkel. For over 40 years, Al was in a solo practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Troy, New York. Read more » »
An idea of inclusive India
A book of essays captures the Jewish diaspora’s experience of philo-Semitism in the country Topics BOOK REVIEW Growing Up Jewish in India The relationship between India and Israel is often examined through a political lens, but it might be equally important to study it using a cultural and civilisational lens. Read more » »
Bureau attends Portcullis House
By BBUK In Advocacy, Bureau of International Affairs, Statements On 8 July 2022 Yesterday, Tony Swabe and Jeremy Havardi from the BBUK Bureau attended a buffet reception at Portcullis House to mark a centenary since the start of the Palestine mandate. Read more »
We are hiring! IT Specialist – Toronto
Job Description: IT Specialist Location: Toronto office Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer Job Description At B’nai Brith Canada, we are seeking an experienced IT Specialist to join us on this journey, using his or her technological skills to make us more efficient. Read more » »
Donaciones a la Escuela Especial Nº198 de discapacidad visual a cargo de Filial Montevideo y Comisión Interfiliales
Días pasados concurrieron a la escuela Nº198 Fredy Mayer, Eva Kalberman y Doris Bruck en representación de la Filial Montevideo y Silvia Aufman y Tania Kornworcell en representación de la Comisión de Interfiliales. Read more » »
