Category Archives: World
Lapid, Guatemalan president launch Central American pro-Israel forum
Central American leaders called to unite against antisemitism at the launch of the Central America Forum for Israel, featuring Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammettei. Read more » »
Board of Deputies Community Briefing 29 July 2021 Copy
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Four High Schoolers Named Winners in Cohn-Haddow Writing Contest — Detroit Jewish News
(Pixabay) This competition, now in its sixth year, invites high school students across the Metropolitan Detroit area to submit an essay or poetry on any Jewish-related topic. Read more » »
Initiative to Mark Routes Taken by Jews Fleeing the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal Launched in Castelo de Vide
Project Jointly Initiated by B’nai B’rith World Center Director Alan Schneider (Castelo de Vide, Portugal, July 29, 2021)—Mayor Antonio Pita of the town of Castelo de Vide in western Portugal announced on July 23 that the city will sponsor an Read more » »
From the Archives | The Olympic Boycott—Then
This article was originally published in the July 1980 issue of Moment. Meeting in Barcelona in 1931, the International Olympic Committee chose Berlin as the site of the eleventh Olympic Games in 1936. At that time, Germany was a democratic republic with a moderate right wing government. Read more » »
Toronto Assault Highlights Trend of “Free Palestine” Antisemitism – B’nai Brith Canada
Sam Brody recounts the details of his antisemitic experience (Facebook) July 29, 2021 TORONTO – A recent assault on a Jewish man near his home in broad daylight is just the latest in a disturbing trend of attacks on Jews stemming from anti-Israel sentiment. Read more » »
Siletz Bay Music Festival returns with concert of resilience
After a year of struggling with the fallout from COVID, organizers of the Siletz Bay Music Festival were ready to host the summer concerts once again. Read more » »
Mais um encontro marcado, agora com Rav Sany!
Mais um encontro marcado! NO PRÓXIMO DOMINGO, 1º de agosto, às 18 horas, pelo Canal do YouTube da B’nai B’rith, Rav Sany falará sobre o tema: “Le Dor Va Dor, motivação e envolvimento dos jovens nos assuntos comunitários nos dias de hoje”. Acesse o link e clique no sininho para ser lembrado na hora do início da Live. LINK: www.youtube. Read more » »
Ontario Government Sued Over Inequitable COVID Safety Funding
July 28, 2021 TORONTO – Three Ontario schools are taking the provincial government to court over inequitable distribution of the Safe Return to Class Fund. Read more » »
Israel May Cancel Joint Declaration With Poland Amid Fury Over Holocaust Property Law: Report
Poland’s Senate in session. Photo: Reuters/Agencja Gazeta/Slawomir Kaminskivia. The Israeli government is considering the cancellation of a 2018 joint declaration with Poland that ended a dispute between the two countries, following the passage of a law that effectively closes off the property restitution claims of Holocaust survivors. Read more » »
