Category Archives: World
At 99, Marianne was a fighter
PASSING away peacefully last week, a day after her 99th birthday, Marianne Schwarz knew she had landed a strong punch on the greatest physical challenge to her twilight years, returning to a fulfilling life after going 12 rounds with COVID-19. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada asks ministers to deny work permit for anti-Israel pro
B’nai Brith Canada petitioned Canadian government ministers to deny a work permit for German Professor Valentina Azarova if she is accepted to the position of director of the International Human Rights Program (IHRP) at the University of Toronto. The Azarova controversy has been ongoing at the University of Toronto for over a year. Read more » »
Parashá Ki Tetzê
A RODA SOCIAL Union of Hebrew Congregations Rabino Günther Plaut Agora os israelitas seguem as diversas versões das leis civis e criminais que dizem respeito tanto ao aspecto individual como comunitário. A Torá examina justamente as situações, tanto atuais como pregressas, que reforçam o comprometimento de Israel para com o Eterno. Read more » »
Ontario Teachers Union Commits to Combating Antisemitism
Headquarters of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Toronto August 20, 2021 TORONTO – In a rare and welcome step, one of Ontario’s most prominent unions has endorsed a resolution to combat the rising tide of Jew-hatred in Canada. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada calls slew of swastika vandalism around the country ‘reprehensible and unacceptable’
“We trust that our law enforcement partners will investigate these matters diligently and do everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators,” said B’nai Brith Canada CEO Michael Mostyn. (August 20, 2021 / JNS) B’nai Brith Canada condemned the recent increase in swastika vandalism that has taken place across the country. Read more » »
Showcasing Victoria’s talent
For the second year, BBVic Showcase has produced a fully online music competition for B’nai B’rith Victoria. As the only Jewish Showcase in Australia, B’nai B’rith provides a unique opportunity for Jewish musicians, who are usually unable to compete in officially recognised showcases as most are held on Shabbat. Read more » »
Iconic Biblical harp shop goes up in flames, as owners voice hope
Michah and Shoshanna Harrari have been making harps nonstop for 40 years. That streak came to a temporary end this week when their workshop in Ramat Raziel burned down in the massive fire that swept through the hills and towns north of Jerusalem. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Appalled by Wave of Swastika Graffiti – B’nai Brith Canada
Graffiti defacing a synagogue in midtown Toronto on Aug. 19, 2021 August 19, 2021 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is alarmed by a noticeable increase in antisemitic vandalism across the country, seemingly coinciding with the start of the federal election campaign. Read more » »
Men’s Club Softball League Announces Sportsmanship, Pure Heart Award Winners — Detroit Jewish News
Jeff Fox Sportsmanship Award winner, Glenn Scher, (second from left) celebrates with Inter-Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League organizers Mitch Klein, Steve Achtman and Michael Betman. Read more » »
MNA David Birnbaum Visits B’nai Brith Canada
English version of article below Photographiés de gauche à droite : Le Conseiller juridique en chef Steven Slimovitch, le Député David Birnbaum, le Coprésident du Conseil du Québec Ronnie Roter, le Coprésident du Conseil du Québec Jerry Tarasofsky au bureau de B’nai Brith Canada à Montréal. Read more » »
