Category Archives: World
BBYO leaders head stateside
THREE young members of the Sydney Jewish community have flown to Washington and Baltimore to take part in the B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation (BBYO) international convention this week. More than 5000 young Jewish leaders from around the world attend the event each year to listen to speakers, learn together and develop friendships. Read more » »
Health Care Advocate Deborah Senn, Washington’s First Woman Insurance Commissioner, Dies at 72
Amanda Zhou and Benjamin Romano / The Seattle Times Deborah Senn, Washington’s first woman insurance commissioner who was known as an advocate for health justice, died at 72 on Friday, her husband Rudi Bertschi confirmed. Senn was remembered as a tenacious consumer advocate who stood up for individuals against insurance companies. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Seeks Clarification from Montreal Mayor after Councillor Likes BDS – B’nai Brith Canada
Screenshot of Alexander Norris’ Online Support of BDS Cliquez ici pour la version française Feb. 21, 2022 MONTREAL – B’nai Brith Canada is seeking clarification after a prominent Montreal Councillor “liked“ a Facebook post by a virulent anti-Israel group. Read more » »
The growth of the Jewish community in Montgomery County
Photo illustration by Alice Kresse Bethesda in the early 20th century was built in part on restrictive covenants. Land deeds in some suburban neighborhoods barred property ownership by any Black family—no surprise to people who faced segregation in every corner of county life, from schools to restaurants to movie theaters. Read more » »
Health care advocate Deborah Senn, Washington’s first woman insurance commissioner, dies at 72
Health care advocate Deborah Senn, Washington’s first woman insurance commissioner, dies at 72 The Seattle Times Read more »
Elon Musk criticised for meme comparing Justin Trudeau to Hitler
Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, likened Justin Trudeau to Adolf Hitler for the Canadian prime minister’s decision to go after those financing the trucker protest and added that Trudeau was less competent than the Nazi, leading to criticism from Jewish groups. Read more » »
Grapevine February 16, 2022: Just the facts – The Jerusalem Post
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Death announcements for the week of Feb. 18, 2022 – J.
Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Harry A. Battat June 3, 1935–Feb. 4, 2022 Harry Battat Harry A. Battat passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco after a heroic battle with cancer and Covid. Harry was born June 3, 1935, and grew up in San Francisco. Read more » »
Dia 24 tem live com o Embaixador do Itamaraty, Sidney Leon Romero.
#Live! O Embaixador do Itamaraty, Sidney Leon Romero, realiza o encontro no dia 24 de fevereiro, às 19h30. Ele vai falar sobre “200 anos da Diplomacia Brasileira na Cultura de Tolerância e Paz”. LINK: www.youtube.com Clique no “Lembrete”, no link, para ser lembrado na hora do evento. Vale também colocar na agenda como backup… rs. Read more » »
Postmedia: PM Playing Politics with the Law
Feb. 18, 2022 Postmedia quoted our CEO, Michael Mostyn, in an editorial. CLICK HERE to read the story in full. Read more » »
