Category Archives: World
Homenagem aos 74 anos de Israel promovido pela Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo
A B’nai B’rith Brasil, na pessoa de seu presidente nacional, Abraham Goldstein, recebeu homenagem, e, por meio também do presidente, vice-presidente e ex-presidente da BBSP, respectivamente, Henri Esses, Edgar Lagus e Zeila Sliozbergas, marcou Read more » »
Kim Rubenstein looks back on her bid for the purple
Kim Rubenstein wanted to “paint the town purple”, and, although her bid to become the ACT’s first independent senator was unsuccessful, the constitutional and citizenship law expert says she is content with the result. “I feel proud that I was the first person to put up my hand and create a party in order to run as an independent for the ACT. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Meets Pope Francis, Promotes Further Reconciliation in the Middle East
(Washington, D.C., May 31, 2022)–A B’nai B’rith International leadership delegation has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Led by B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Urges Canadian Government to Condemn Iranian Hijacking of Greek Tankers
Seized Greek tanker, Reuters May 31, 2022 OTTAWA – In the wake of the May 27 hijacking of two Greek oil tankers by Iran’s terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), B’nai Brith Canada is urging the Canadian Government to take concrete action. Read more » »
The Marni Kaner Trail: path to a lasting tribute
Photos: Courtesy Kaner FamilyMarni Kaner, right, with her daughter Elizabeth and husband Joey, on one of thousands of treks the family made on the proposed Marni Kaner Trail (not pictured, Brian Kaner) By Deb Silverthorn The path from Meandering Way Read more » »
Pope to B’nai B’rith leaders: Remembering atrocities is antidote to evil – Catholic Review
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People must help one another and counteract the temptation of evil that deceives them into thinking conflict can be resolved by violence and war, Pope Francis told a delegation from B’nai B’rith International. Read more » »
Agatha Christie book banned by Upper Canada school board
Our Director of the League for Human Rights, Marvin Rotrand was quoted in this article about a University banning Agatha Christie book for its alleged antisemitic content. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
30th anniversary for Courage to Care Victoria
B’nai B’rith Courage to Care Victoria has celebrated its 30th anniversary with an Extensive Exhibition hosted by the Ark Centre in Hawthorn. Read more » »
Borer selected to serve
RUBY Borer, co-president of BBYO Sydney, has been selected to serve on the BBYO Global Advisory Committee. BBYO is an international Jewish teen movement committed to creating a place for all Jewish teens to develop leadership skills. Read more » »
Pope Francis: Remembrance is the antidote to ‘escalation of evil’
Pope Francis meets a delegation from B’nai B’rith International at the Vatican, May 30, 2022. / Vatican Media. See CNA article for full slideshow. Vatican City, May 30, 2022 / 07: 15 am (CNA). The world is facing an “escalation of evil,” Pope Francis told members of a Jewish service organization on Monday, but there is an “antidote. Read more » »
