Category Archives: World

B’nai B’rith Congratulates Prime Minister Bennett on Election

 In Letter, We Note Need for “A Strong Israel-Diaspora Relationship”(Washington, D.C., June 14, 2021)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »

Boycotters Fail to Block Israeli Shipping in Vancouver – B’nai Brith Canada

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to block ZIM shipping in Vancouver on June 8 (Facebook) June 14, 2021 VANCOUVER – An attempt by anti-Israel activists to obstruct Israel-linked shipping off Canada’s west coast has failed, B’nai Brith Canada has learned. Read more » »

Looking back: 100 years ago the flag wasn’t flying at the courthouse

Tim Vollet | Correspondent“Where is the flag? Why isn’t Old Glory flying to the breeze there?” These were the questions being asked by city residents outside the Ross County Courthouse 100 years ago. It was Flag Day, June 14, 1921, and the entire city was decked out in red, white, and blue. Read more » »

Sherry Bigelisen, 71

Serving the Towns of Wawarsing, Crawford, Mamakating, Marbletown, Rochester and Shawangunk, and everything in between COMMENTS WELCOME2021-06-13 13: 25: 59 • ABOUT US • CONTACT INFO • STAFF • RESOURCES • ARCHIVE • SUBSCRIBE • HOME Thank You So Much, Dear Readers,For Your Continued Support!Read more… Read more » »

Jewish community mourns loss of Sister

DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, we join with the rest of the community in mourning the passing of Sister Jerome Corcoran. Sister’s commitment to educating children, particularly inner-city young children, will continue to positively impact our community for generations. Read more » »

Information : Philippe Meyer réélu président du B’nai B’rith France

Information Philippe Meyer réélu président du B’nai B’rith France Envoyé aux F&S L’assemblée générale du B’nai B’rith France s’est tenue par zoom dimanche 13 juin 2021. Elle a réuni les présidents des loges de toute la France et de nombreux frères et sœurs. Read more » »

Israeli Ambassador to the US, UN launches initiative to fight antisemitis

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and the UN Gilad Erdan held a meeting last Friday with various heads of Jewish organizations in order to formulate a plan to combat antisemitism within the UN and beyond.The meeting was scheduled as a result of Israel’s military operation in Gaza and the increase in antisemitc attacks around the world. Read more » »

Jewish Family Services welcomes new chaplain

Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York, in partnership with Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors, Temple Israel and the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, is delighted to bring Rabbi Amiel Monson (who prefers ‘Rabbi Ami’) to the Capital Region. Read more » »

Beacon Obituaries | The Highlands Current

Renee Ferrer Irene “Renee” Ferrer, 85, of Boynton Beach, Florida, and formerly of Beacon, died May 29, surrounded by family members. Born and raised in Beacon, Renee moved to Albany in 1954, where she attended and graduated from New York State College for Teachers. During this time, she met and married Arnold Ferrer, who died in 2015. Read more » »

Parashá Corach

  Viagem e Guedda Rabino Günther Plaut – Union of Hebrew Congragations Trata esta porção dos limites de Edom. São novas punições e suas consequências. São guerras de envolvimentos e vitorias. Diz respeito a teológicas dificuldades e fragmentações mencionadas na Torá de difícil argumentação. Read more » »