Category Archives: World
Abramovich Portuguese nationality “of national interest”
Conservatory was pressured into giving Portuguese nationality to Abramovich for „reasons of national interest” that „involve the Government itself”. Read more » »
Schmehl named 2022 Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is recognizing Cindy Schmehl with the 2022 Impact Sector Volunteer of the Year Award, which she will soon receive at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s 103rd Annual Dinner. Read more » »
Of Teacups, Shared Trauma, and Shared Destiny: Reflections on the Weitzman’s Reopening
News What the new exhibits at Philadelphia’s museum of Jewish American history — now with a new name — say about the moment we’re living in. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee! Deborah Kass’s OY/YO in front of the Weitzman / Photograph by Jessi MelcerI shouldn’t be here. Read more » »
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 » »
