Category Archives: World
‘Japanese Schindler’ Honored Ahead of Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day
A digital online reception was held on Monday to honor the memory, bravery and the legacy of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who defied his government’s orders by issuing travel visas to more than 6,000 Lithuanian Jews, enabling them to escape the oncoming Nazi onslaught. Photo Credit: Yadvashem. Read more » »
Jewish family assaulted in Argentina; attackers shout ‘Death to the Jews’
A Jewish family in #Argentina was brutally assaulted while on vacation, with the attackers yelling „Death to the Jews.” This is part of a terrifying increase in #antisemitism around the world. We stand with the Argentinian Jewish community and condemn such hate. Read more » »
We welcome the World Health Organization’s Executive Board adoption of an #Israel-led …
We welcome the World Health Organization’s Executive Board adoption of an #Israel-led resolution on „the highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities.” We take pride in Israel’s care for and expertise on the rights of people with disabilities. Read more » »
Ceremony honors Japanese diplomat who saved thousands from Holocaust
Together with Combat AntiSemitism, we honored Chuine Sugihara, who defied his own government’s orders by issuing travel visas to more than 6,000 Lithuanian Jews to escape the horrors of the #Holocaust. „He stood up when the world was largely silent,” said our CEO Dan Mariaschin. Read more » »
Honoring the Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from Holocaust
(January 26, 2021 / JNS) Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, a virtual event on Monday honored a hero often referred to as the “Japanese Schindler” for helping to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. Read more » »
Second Student Leader Resigns amid Antisemitism Controversy
An image from the U of T campus (National Post) Jan. 26, 2021 TORONTO – A second University of Toronto graduate student executive has resigned over fallout from opposition to a campaign to increase access to kosher food on campus. In a resignation letter dated Jan. Read more » »
‘We left the Middle East in good shape’
(January 26, 2021 / Israel Hayom) One winter morning in 2017, a young man arrived at the Kesher Israel synagogue in the heart of Washington. He prayed fervently, as if his heart was filled with a special request. His tallit bag bore the name “Friedman,” and it was the only time he had come to the famous synagogue. Read more » »
Message de condoléances – Décès de Myriam Musicant (z’’l)
Message de condoléances Décès de Myriam Musicant (z’’l) C’est avec une très grande peine que nous avons appris la disparition de Myriam Musicant (z’’l), la maman de Haïm Musicant, vice-président du B’nai B’rith France, et de Bernard, président de la loge George Gerschwin. Read more » »
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Ceremony honors Japanese diplomat who saved thousands from Holocaust
Chiune Sugihara, known affectionately as the „Japanese Schindler,” was honored today at a digital ceremony on Monday ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more » »
