Category Archives: World
Matzah pajamas are the latest trend in a long history of American Jewish branding – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
(JTA) — Rabbi Yael Buechler conceived of her latest product a whole year ago, after planning ways to make the Passover seder fun for her two young sons. But it wasn’t until she started promoting the matzah pajamas she designed that she decided to make adult sizes, too. Read more » »
To the editor of CBC Opinion – Dr. Ruth Ashrafi
Dr. Ruth Ashrafi – B’nai Brith Canada April 11, 2022 To the editor of CBC Opinion In this morning’s article on the war in Ukraine, Idris Elbakri expresses gratitude that the Canadian people are capable of taking decisive positions and actions in the face of occupation. Read more » »
Dia 12 de abril, às 19h00, tem mais um encontro marcado. A Semana de Arte Moderna e os Judeus Modernistas
Dia 12 de abril, às 19h00, tem mais um encontro marcado pelo YouTube. O evento com o “A Semana de Arte Moderna e os Judeus Modernistas” será com diretor curador da Galeria A Hebraica, Olivio Guedes. A professora de artes, Tânia Chreim, fará a abertura. LINK PARA ASSISSTIR: www.youtube. Read more » »
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 » »
