Category Archives: World
Professor Peter Schattner takes the helm
“It is time for change.” That was the opening address of newly-elected B’nai B’rith Victoria president Professor Peter Schattner at his first meeting at the helm of the Victorian B’nai B’rith Council. He replaces Dr Benny Monheit who had a very successful four-and-a-half-year term as president of the organisation. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Releases Detailed Refutation of Flawed U of T Report – B’nai Brith Canada
University of Toronto, Macleans April 8, 2022 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is highly disappointed in a University of Toronto report about how the school plans to respond to the ongoing and serious antisemitism woes on its campus. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith releases new guide on growing threat of online anti-Semitism
“We hope that it can serve as an easily adaptable reference point to address the needs of all vulnerable communities on the receiving end of online harm,” said the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Read more » »
Ralph Leo Oppler Obituary (2022) Sun-Sentinel
Ralph Leo Oppler, 86, passed away on March 30, 2022. Born in Middletown, New York to Charles and Jetta Oppler, Ralph was introduced to the love of his life by his sister, Joan, and they married on September 22, 1957. They began their journey together at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina where he was stationed. Read more » »
BBUK statement on war crimes in Ukraine
By BBUK In Advocacy, Bureau of International Affairs, Statements On 8 April 2022 The following statement has been issued by Jeremy Havardi, BBUK Director of the Bureau of International Affairs and sent to the appropriate organisations. Read more »
A Passover Message from our President and our CEO
The message and story of Passover—of liberation and freedom—are especially meaningful and poignant now, as the Russian attack on Ukraine enters its seventh week.This year, those of us living in freedom may cherish it a little more. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Philadelphia Area Project H.O.P.E. Celebrates 25th Anniversary
(Philadelphia, April 7, 2022)–The Liberty Region B’nai B’rith Project H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Everywhere), which collects and distributes food to Jewish seniors and Jews living in poverty in the Philadelphia area ahead of Passover, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Read more » »
Breaking News: Questions Raised by B’nai B’rith Magazine Win the Release of Jewish Artifact in German Museum
By Dina GoldEdited by Gene MeyerHeirs of German Jews are to receive restitution of silverware forcibly taken by the Nazis in Munich over 80 years ago after B’nai B’rith Magazine challenged the Bavarian Ministry of Science and the Arts to explain why the objects were still being held.Washington D.C. Read more » »
Event Honouring Terrorist to Take Place at Vancouver Church
The aftermath of the 1972 Lod Airport Massacre, masterminded by Ghassan Kanafani (BBC) April 7, 2022 VANCOUVER – B’nai Brith Canada is calling on Canadians to denounce a Vancouver church for facilitating an event glorifying a Palestinian terrorist. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada Backs UNHRC Decision Suspending Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin (USA Today) April 7, 2022 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada applauds today’s historic vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Read more » »
