Category Archives: World

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be observed with virtual program

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be observed with virtual program Anna Everett, an emeritus professor at UCSB, will be a featured speaker at the 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara virtual event. Courtesy of Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara The Martin Luther King Jr. Read more » »

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | University Of Cyprus are pioneering a …

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | University Of Cyprus are pioneering a joint course on the history of diplomatic relations between Israel, Cyprus and Greece, sponsored by B’nai B’rith International. The course will encourage future collaborations between the countries. Read more » »

Holocaust Museum to Be Inaugurated in Oporto

A historic breakthrough in Holocaust education in #Portugal, as the first-ever Holocaust #museum will open in Oporto next week. The museum will also portray the lives of Jews before the #Holocaust. This is a monumental achievement for the Jewish community of Oporto. Read more » »

Ben-Gurion University and University of Cyprus to Launch Joint Course to Encourage Future Collaborations Thanks to the Support of B’nai B’rith International

(Beer-Sheva, Israel, Jan. 13, 2021)–Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the University of Cyprus will offer a joint online course in Greek and Hebrew for the 2021 spring semester. The course will focus on the history of diplomatic relations between Israel, Cyprus and Greece from the late 1940s to the present. Read more » »

OBITUARIES

BERNARD EHRLICH, of Cherry Hill, passed away on Dec. 22. Husband of Norma Ehrlich. Father of Judith (Kenneth) Sheppard, William Ehrlich, and Carol Rush. Grandfather of Jessie (Nathaniel) Gant-Greenstein, Jennifer, Chris, and Ashley Sheppard. Great-grandfather of Penelope Sheppard. Read more » »

WATCH: Following last month’s launch of the Digital Services Act (DSA), our EU Affairs team …

WATCH: Following last month’s launch of the Digital Services Act (DSA), our EU Affairs team (led by Ali Bricman and Ilan Selby) hosts a expert panel discussion on the effectiveness of the new #EU digital legislation as it attempts to tackle issues relating to online hate and #antisemitism. Read more » »

Our Diverse Minds Creative Writing Contest for 2020/21 is Here!

B’nai Brith Canada is excited to announce the launch of its annual Diverse Minds creative writing contest for high school students The contest, which invites participants to submit their own illustrated, original children’s books containing messages Read more » »

What’s wrong with the Middle East? – uncovering the issues that plague the world’s most troubled region 

By BBUK In Advocacy, Announcements, BB London Bureau of International Affairs, Israel, . . . On 13 January 2021 Noru Tsalic, former IDF soldier and current management consultant has spent many years engaging in pro-Israel advocacy. He writes regularly for Times of Israel and is editor in chief of ‘Politically In-correct Politics’. Read more » »

Dr. Shachar Pinsker sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss his book, „A Rich Brew: How …

Dr. Shachar Pinsker sits down with CEO Dan Mariaschin to discuss his book, „A Rich Brew: How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture,” which explores the world of the coffeehouse and its role in shaping Jewish culture as we know it today. Check out Dr. Read more » »

IACA Golden Jubilee Celebrations Kick Off

The India American Cultural Association is pleased to announce their IACA Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The IACA has been serving The Indian American Community in and around Atlanta Since 1971 by preserving and connecting Indian and American cultures. Read more » »