Category Archives: World

Abramovich relinquishes control of Chelsea, still owns club

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich handed over the „stewardship and care” of the Premier League club to its charitable foundation trustees on Saturday in an apparent move to fend off calls for him to completely give up control following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more » »

200 anos da Diplomacia Brasileira na Cultura de Tolerância e Paz

“200 anos da live Brasileira na Cultura de Tolerância e Paz”. Conteúdo da mais primorosa qualidade. A quantidade de perguntas foi muito grande tanto pelo tema palpitante, como pela exímia apresentação da diplomata Daniele Luz, que representou muito bem o embaixador Sidney Leon Romero. Read more » »

B’nai Brith Canada n’acceptera pas le silence des responsables de la ville de Montréal

Alexander Norris et la mairesse de Montréal Valerie Plante (Radio-Canada) CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE IN ENGLISH  Le 25 février 2022 MONTRÉAL – B’nai Brith Canada veut des réponses après qu’un conseiller municipal de Montréal ait “aimé” un Read more » »

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 » »