Category Archives: World
Fear of the ‘No Fear’ Rally
A group from Boston at the “No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity With the Jewish People” on the National Mall in Washington, DC, July 11, 2021. Credit: Chris Kleponis. What if they held a rally against antisemitism and nobody came? That was nearly the case with July 11’s “No Fear — A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People. Read more » »
At rally, this is what unity looks like
NO FEAR: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People.”Photo by Lloyd Wolf By Ron Kampeas and Rudy Malcom More than 2,000 people spent a sweltering afternoon in front of the U.S. Capitol at a rally on Sunday that denounced antisemitism as un-American and made the case that Jewish identity and support for Israel are inextricable. Read more » »
The ADL head’s disingenuous epiphany about left-wing antisemitism – Israel Hayom
The ADL head’s disingenuous epiphany about left-wing antisemitism Israel Hayom Read more »
Federal NDP Insufficiently Concerned About Violence against Jews – B’nai Brith Canada
NDP MP Charlie Angus tweets in support of Khalida Jarrar, a convicted terrorist and leader of a designated terrorist entity (Twitter) July 13, 2021 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada is alarmed by the increasing frequency with which the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) turns a blind eye towards violence against Jews, both in Canada and beyond. Read more » »
The ADL chief’s disingenuous epiphany about left-wing anti-Semitism
(July 13, 2021 / JNS) It’s a sad day when the head of the Anti-Defamation League receives accolades for acknowledging that anti-Semitism “also” hails from the left. Read more » »
Garsek Lodge named KRLD Difference Maker
Photo: Submitted by Carole RogersThe B’nai B’rith Isadore Garsek Lodge board members, pictured here with their families, collaborated to furnish meals to Fort Worth–area first responders over the last year. For their mitzvot, the Garsek Lodge was named a KRLD Difference Maker. Read more » »
CANADA’S NATIONAL SUMMIT ON ANTISEMITISM: WE WANT YOUR INPUT! – B’nai Brith Canada
An image of a Canadian flag (Toronto Star) July 12, 2021 OTTAWA — The Government of Canada recently announced plans for a national summit to combat antisemitism. We need the community’s input to make sure it goes well and has the greatest impact possible. B’nai Brith Canada has long-called for a national action plan to combat antisemitism. Read more » »
Your Daily Phil: Marcus Foundation grants $60 million to RootOne + Elisha Wiesel recounts DC rally against antisemitism
Good Monday morning! Thousands of people — organizers estimate between 1,800-3,200 — participated in “No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People,” in Washington, D.C. yesterday. Elisha Wiesel, a primary organizer of the rally and the son of Holocaust icon Elie Wiesel, told eJewishPhilanthropy. Read more » »
Marcus Foundation grants $60 million to teen Israel travel program RootOne
The Marcus Foundation will announce a $60 million grant today to RootOne, the Israel teen travel program it created in 2020 with a $20 million seed gift, Simon Amiel, RootOne’s executive director, told eJewishPhilanthropy. Read more » »
Rally Against Anti-Semitism Draws 3,000 in Show of Unity at US Capitol in Washington
(JNS) More than 3,000 people from across the country gathered near the U.S. Capitol on Sunday to stand in solidarity against the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the United States. Read more » »
