Category Archives: World
B’nai Brith Canada Won’t Accept Silence from City of Montreal Officials – B’nai Brith Canada
Alexander Norris and Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante (Radio-Canada) Cliquez ici pour la version française Feb. 25, 2022 MONTREAL – B’nai Brith Canada wants answers after a Montreal City Councilor “liked” a second post that promotes the antisemitic boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement (BDS). Read more » »
Yet Another Toronto Jewish Teacher Greeted with Hitler Salutes – B’nai Brith Canada
Feb. 25, 2022TORONTO – For the third time this month, students at a Toronto public elementary school have performed the Hitler salute in class, this time targeting a Jewish teacher in a Grade 6 classroom.The latest incident occurred Thursday at Pleasant Public School in North York, Ont. Read more » »
Jewish groups condemn Ukraine invasion, pledge support for Jewish communities in crossfire
“NCSEJ is deeply concerned about the onslaught of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,” The National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry (NCSEJ) said in a statement. “All appropriate steps must be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of Ukrainians. Read more » »
Jewish groups condemn Ukraine invasion, pledge support for Jewish communities in crossfire
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‘Champion and hero’
LOVED ones are supporting and caring for George Stein (pictured), 95, Holocaust survivor and icon of Brisbane’s Jewish community. Born in Romania in 1927, he grew up in Oradea, where his father was president of a synagogue. With the town falling to Hungary under the Nazis, the family was transported to Auschwitz in 1943. Read more » »
Mayor Refuses to Rescind Recognition of Antisemitism-Spouting TV Show
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Presenting Certificate to Lama Aggad (Facebook) Feb. 24, 2022 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – B’nai Brith Canada is deeply concerned after a Canadian mayor awarded a certificate of recognition to Lama TV, which has a history of antisemitic content. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Expresses Profound Dismay Over Russia Invasion of Sovereign Ukraine
Supports Fundraising Efforts to Aid Jewish Communities(Washington, D.C., Feb. 24, 2022)—B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We are deeply dismayed by Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Read more » »
BBUK statement on Ukraine – 24 February 2022
By BBUK In Advocacy, Bureau of International Affairs, Ukraine On 24 February 2022 B’nai B’rith UK denounces the unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine by the forces of the Russian Federation. It is clear that this attack is a grave violation of international law and a fundamental breach of peace and security in Europe. Read more » »
BBUK Ukraine Crisis Appeal – please help
By BBUK In Advocacy, Appeals, Kyiv Project On 24 February 2022 To our supporters For many years B’nai B’rith has been involved with our Jewish brethren in Ukraine. In Kyiv, helping to feed the elderly and providing them with medicines has been a mainstay for these very poor people. Read more » »
Stacy Fox is Determined to Preserve and Improve Jewish-Style Bakeries in Metro Detroit
Stacy Fox at Star Bakery. (Glenn Triest) A tasty new chapter for Fox opened last year when she became the president and managing partner at two venerable bakeries, best known as Star Bakery in Oak Park and Diamond Bakery in West Bloomfield. Read more » »
