Category Archives: World

Today in High Prairie: October 13, 2021 –

Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, local birthdays, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to [email protected] and [email protected] What’s Happening Today – October 13, 2021 10 a.m. – M.D. of Smoky River meets at admin building. 10 a.m. Read more » »

Today in History: Ankara Decided to Become the Center of Government and the Capital in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey

HomeGENERALToday in History: Ankara Decided to Become the Center of Government and the Capital in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Ankara’s Capital Formation October 13 is the 286th (287th in leap years) day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. The number of days left until the end of the year is 79. Read more » »

B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes Government Delegation for Combating Antisemitism

Beautiful cityscape in Malmo, Sweden (The Guardian) Oct. 12, 2021 OTTAWA — The Government of Canada has heard B’nai Brith Canada. Read more » »

Clothing Drive – October 2021

  We’re appealing to anyone with unwanted clothing to please drop it off at B’nai Brith Canada’s Clothing Drive. Items will be offered to Jewish families in need throughout the city. Read more » »

Philanthropist Eitan Neishlos: ‘Everyone here has something to give’

Neishlos spoke of the importance of participation in the Jewish community, especially among the younger generation. Eitan Neishlos, Fintech investor, innovator and philanthropist, is seen addressing the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021. Read more » »

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B’nai B’rith Letter to Marriott Regarding Anti-Semitic Treatment of Gil Ofarim and Marriott’s Response

German Jewish singer Gil Ofarim was recently denied entry to the Westin Leipzig for wearing a Star of David. When Ofarim spoke out about his inexcusable, anti-Semitic treatment, we immediately sent a letter to parent company Marriott International. Read our letter to Marriott. Read more » »

Toronto Law Prof Apologizes after Linking Jewish Judge to Nazi Figure

U of T Law Prof. Mohammad Fadel (University of Toronto Faculty of Law) Oct. 10, 2021 TORONTO – A University of Toronto law professor says he is “deeply sorry” after juxtaposing a Jewish judge with an infamous Nazi jurist on his Twitter account for months. Read more » »

Needed: A Gaza Protectorate to Replace Hamas

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip, Aug. 28, 2020. Photo: Reuters / Mohammed Shana. JNS.org – The horrible history of terror committed by Hamas brings into focus the tragic lack of accountable leadership that has befallen the people of Gaza. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation ‘up and coming’ in Sydney

AFTER recently restarting in Sydney, B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation (BBYO) NSW is moving in the right direction and is “up and coming”, according to co-president Ruby Borer. An international pluralistic Jewish youth organisation, BBYO caters to about 80,000 teens in more than 55 countries. Borer said it is “run by teens for teens”. Read more » »