Category Archives: World
What Queen Elizabeth Meant to a British Jew Like Me
Jeremy Havardi By Jeremy Havardi The death of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne is a devastating loss for Britain, the Commonwealth and the free world. It is hard to overstate the sense of grief that will be felt at her passing, including from within the Anglo-Jewish community. Read more » »
Interview with B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American Affairs: „We Do Everything Necessary to Defend Israel’s Rights and Fight Against Anti-Semitism” – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn spoke with Iton Gadol about our important work combating the demonization of Israel, fighting anti-Semitism, our efforts supporting the Israel-Latin America relationship and the history of our organization. This interview has been translated from Spanish to English. Read more » »
At German Assembly, World Council of Churches Sidesteps “Apartheid” Call – B’nai B’rith International
The World Council of Churches, with a long record of singling out Israelis for demonization and hostility, last week sidestepped calls to officially brand Israel an “apartheid” state at the council’s ecumenical assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany. Read more » »
The Three Cultures Foundation presents the book „Sephardic. Cooking history”, by Hélène Jawhara Piñer
The Three Cultures Foundation will host the presentation of the book „Sephardic. Cooking history”, by the chef Hélène Jawhara Piñer. This activity is part of the month dedicated to Sephardic culture. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Launches Guide to 2022 Quebec Elections
Elections Quebec (Government of Quebec) CLIQUEZ ICI pour le français September 13, 2022 MONTREAL – B’nai Brith Canada announces the launch of its Quebec Elections information page at bnaibrith.ca to help voters better understand the choices facing them, when going to the polls on October 3. Read more » »
WQED documentary tells of Pittsburgh residents’ attempts to help strangers
You can learn a lot from a letter. Dottie Levitsky uncovered the good work done by her late aunt and uncle and Pittsburgh residents Avram Sanford and Hasele Deutsch Levy from a collection of letters she inherited after their death. She also learned a little about America. Read more » »
What white people get wrong about Black dads – Iowa Capital Dispatch
A loving Black dad raised me. He wasn’t an exception. When my dad, Lawrence, had cataract surgery in 1994, my sister and I took the day off work. The white supervisor at the bank where I toiled frowned at my request for time off. It was a routine surgery for older people and not worthy of my level of concern, she explained. Read more » »
COMING UP: ‘RENEWAL’ Conference in Marseille, France – B’nai B’rith Europe
It is with pleasure that I let you know of a conference coming up on the 18th of September at 17: 00 CET, at the Emile Zola Association, in Marseille. Read more » »
Michelle Linda Roth Obituary (1944 – 2022) Albany Times Union
Roth, Michelle Linda CLIFTON PARK Michelle Linda Roth born December 1, 1944, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Dr. Leon S. and Lillian Tunkel. Read more » »
In response to Leith Marouf scandal, Hussen outlines new training, protocols for Heritage funding – B’nai Brith Canada
Skip to content Integer posuere erat… READ MORE Latest News OMNI Cuts Ties with Arabic-Language Program following B’nai Brith Complaint SPECIAL REPORT: Last Month’s Surge of Antisemitism Far Worse Than First Thought Three Years Later, B’nai Brith Read more » »
