Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith is offered a Certificate of Excellence – B’nai B’rith Europe
B’nai B’rith was offered a Certificate of Excellence, in partnership with Joseph Wybran Lodge of Tel Aviv and the Anne Frank Lodge of Paris. The certification has been given by the Association Ach Gadol, for the contribution and encouragement that the two above mentioned Lodges have paid to the lonely IDF soldiers in Israel. Read more » »
LCTA, Lions partner to install new bus stop benches | Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority or LCTA partnered with the Wilkes-Barre Lions Club to install benches outside two senior living centers in the city. The two organizations installed benches last week in front of B’nai B’rith Senior Apartments on East Northampton Street and Valley View Terrace on High Street. Read more » »
Esther „Essy” Davidowitz Obituary (2022) Standard-Speaker
Esther „Essy” Davidowitz, of Kingston passed away Tuesday at her home surrounded by three generations of descendants and people who loved her dearly.She was a warm, generous and spiritual matriarch to a wonderful family. Her welcoming home and empathy for others established her as a mother figure to many. Read more » »
Dear diary: a treasure being translated
Photo: Deb Silverthorn Since last fall, Carol Alkek, left, and Magie Furst have been meeting on Saturday afternoons to translate the diary of Alkek’s father, Dr. Fred Brooksaler, born Siegfried Bruchsaler. By Deb Silverthorn Dr. Siegfried Bruchsaler left behind his family history and heritage in a journal in his native German. Read more » »
Grapevine May 18, 2022: A matter of significance – The Jerusalem Post
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Buchanan High’s Colby Hatton wins B’nai B’rith award
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Buchanan High School senior Colby Hatton stood in front of a crowd of hundreds inside the Clovis Veterans Memorial Auditorium after winning the 2022 B’nai B’rith Student Athlete Award.”It definitely was a kind of an unreal moment,” he told Action News. Read more » »
Laughing all the way to the postal bank: The LaRouchites in the 2022 Election – AIJAC
May 17, 2022 | Judy Maynard One political party you won’t be hearing much about before, during or after the upcoming federal election on May 21 is the Australian Citizens Party (ACP). This is despite the fact that it is one of the longest established parties contesting this election and, surprisingly, one of the best funded. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Appreciates Sen. Bob Menendez’s “Dear Colleague Letter” Advocating Funds for Affordable Senior Housing
B’nai B’rith appreciates a “Dear Colleague” letter from U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on behalf of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) affordable senior housing community advocating for $600 million for new affordable housing construction. Read more » »
77 years to Theresienstadt ghetto liberation: “The Journey of a Torah Scroll”
The Jerusalem Post covered a program co-hosted by B’nai B’rith International commemorating the Czech Jewish community and Czech Holocaust victims at the Theresienstadt concentration camp on May 15, which included the rededication of a Torah Read more » »
Family-Focused Bowling Team Wins Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson League and International B’nai B’rith Tournament Titles — Detroit Jewish News
Meet the champs. From left are Mitch Cohen, Jason Vieder, Ryan Vieder and Jeff Vieder. (Gary Klinger) It was a great season for the House Ballz team, especially considering its humble beginnings. Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith bowling league champion. International B’nai B’rith Bowling Association national tournament champion. Read more » »
