Category Archives: World

From the Archives | Rhythm & Blues, Blacks & Jews

LEONARD CHESS was dubious about the blues songs that his Chicago company, Aristocrat Records, was recording one April day in 1948. Aristocrat usually recorded jazzy blues with horns, but this session featured a lone singer and his guitar, accompanied by a bass fiddle. Read more » »

Jewish Groups Condemn Elad Terror Attack

Jewish Journal included our condemnation of the terror attack that took place on May 5—Israel’s Independence Day–in Elad, Israel that resulted in three deaths in its article on Jewish groups’ reactions to the attack. Read more » »

COMING UP: Sabbath Hymnes Book release in Athens, Greece – B’nai B’rith Europe

Home / Events / Preserving the memory / Promoting Jewish Culture / COMING UP: Sabbath Hymnes Book release in Athens, Greece 12 May The Philon Lodge will be organizing a book release – Sabbath Hymnes – on Thursday, May 26th, at 19: 00, in the Holly Beth Shalom Synagogue of Athens. Read more » »

COMING UP: Historian Bat Ye’or in Lausanne, Switzerland – B’nai B’rith Europe

It is a pleasure for me to invite you to the upcoming event organised by Edmond Fleg Lodge, in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the 16th of May, at 20: 00. Historian and romantic author Bat Ye’or will be invited as the evening’s speaker, discussing on the theme of history and the stories of dhimmis. Read more » »

IRVING A. BACKMAN Obituary (1926 – 2022) Boston Globe

BACKMAN, Irving A. Age 96 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Dedham, MA on May 8, 2022, with family members at his side. His wife, Charlotte, had passed away on Feb. 28, 2021. He is lovingly remembered by his son Larry Backman & his wife Judith Hoffman of Falmouth, MA, and daughter Ellen Kent & her husband Dana Kent of Brandon, FL. Read more » »

Bureau of International Affairs Newsletter January-April 2022

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99 candles on the cake for Shirley Herman

Photos: Korenman/Herman FamilyShirley Herman with her sons, from left, Drs. Phil, Larry and Michael Korenman By Deb Silverthorn Shirley Greenbaum Korenman Herman marked 99 years yesterday, a milestone brighter than the May sunshine under which she was born on May 11, 1923. Read more » »

Calling all parents – why should the teens have all the fun? Join us for a fun gin tasting …

Calling all parents – why should the teens have all the fun? Join us for a fun gin tasting experience. Read more » »

B’nai Brith Seeking Progress Report on Antisemitism from Government

The Honourable Irwin Cotler (Globe and Mail) May 11, 2022 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada is seeking a progress report concerning antisemitism from the Canadian Government. Read more » »

Mark Dulberg’s Day of Dingers: Softball tournament & family fun day

Mark Dulberg’s Day of Dingers: Softball tournament & family fun day Join us for Mark Dulberg’s Day of Dingers in association with B’nai Brith Canada Honouring our friend Mark Dulberg who tragically passed away on December 25, 2021 Sunday June 26, 2022, 9: 00am to 5: 30pmIrving W. Chapley Park, 205 Wilmington Ave. Read more » »