Category Archives: World
Paul Schwebel, 1945-2020 | News, Sports, Jobs
CANFIELD — Paul Schwebel, 75, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 29, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Irving and Dorothy Unger Schwebel. He was a June 1963 graduate of The Rayen School in Youngstown. Read more » »
Obituary: Joshua D. Shubin
Joshua D. Shubin, son of Minna and David Shubin, died peacefully at home Nov. 29, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born in Atlantic City, Josh spent his early years in Philadelphia and his high school years in West Palm Beach, Fla. He graduated in 1948 from the University of Florida, where he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. Read more » »
Roald Dahl’s family quietly apologize for his ‘prejudiced’ anti-Semitic remarks
We are encouraged by the apology of the late British author Roald Dahl’s family for his anti-Semitic views. Their statement that the children’s author’s bigoted remarks were “incomprehensible” is long overdue. Read more » »
Congregation B’nai B’rith Marks Hanukkah With Eight Days of Good Deeds
Mitzvah Week activities could include donating food or clothes for community members in needDecember 7, 2020 | 4: 11 p.m. Read more » »
How did a brave group of Polish Jews secretly gather materials to chronicle the life of Jews in …
How did a brave group of Polish Jews secretly gather materials to chronicle the life of Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland? What’s being done to restore run-down Jewish cemeteries in #Europe? Check out these stories and more in the winter issue of B’nai B’rith #Magazine: https: //bit. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Magazine: How Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto Hid an Astonishing Archive of Jewish Life During the Holocaust
Winter Issue Also Spotlights the Effort to Restore the Run-Down Jewish Cemeteries in Europe(Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2020)—“Oyneg Shabes” — or “Sabbath delight” — is usually associated with a joyful social gathering. Read more » »
‘Jesus Wins’ graffitied on Greece synagogue and Holocaust monument
We condemn the desecration of the Jewish synagogue and Holocaust museum in Larissa, Greece. Such heinous acts are an affront to those who perished in the #Holocaust and must never be tolerated. We thank the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs for condemning this blatant #antisemitism. Read more » »
Tribute Cards – B’nai Brith Canada
Give the gift of kindness for 🕎Chanukah🕎 this year by purchasing one of our Chanukah Tribute Cards! Your donation will support our important programs-helping the vulnerable and fighting antisemitism and racism. Purchase here: https: //bnaibrith. Read more »
Northwest Indiana local scores for Tuesday, Dec. 8
Donovan Clay 2 0-0 4, Mileek McMillan 1 0-0 2, Ben Krikke 5 0-0 10, Daniel Sackey 1 0-0 3, Sheldon Edwards 5 0-0 10, Nick Robinson 2 4-6 9, Eron Gordon 2 0-0 5, Jacob Ognacevic 7 4-5 20, Goodnews Kpegeoi 0 0-0 0, Connor Barrett 5 2-2 17, Steven Helm 1 1-2 3, Brock Pappas 0 0-0 0, Tyler Fricke 0 2-2 2. Totals: 31 13-17 85. Read more » »
We are thrilled to unveil our new look today and share with you our new branding! Check out our …
We are thrilled to unveil our new look today and share with you our new branding! Check out our gorgeous new website which showcases all of our important work. Link here: www.bnaibrith. Read more » »
