Category Archives: World

Norwegian Parliament Endorses Cutting Aid to Palestinians Over Antisemitism and Incitement in …

We applaud the Norwegian Parliament for endorsing cuts in aid to the Palestinian Authority in response to racism, anti-Semitism and incitement to violence against Israel in Palestinian educational materials. We urge other nations to follow Norway’s lead. Read more » »

Ettkin, Eileen | Obituaries | clevelandjewishnews.com

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In a joint project with the Instituto Cultural Mexico Israel, B’nai B’rith México sent …

In a joint project with the Instituto Cultural Mexico Israel, B’nai B’rith México sent youth to the Tabasco region in support of the community there, which has suffered from severe flooding. Read more about B’nai B’rith México’s special mission in Diario Judio: https: //diariojudio. Read more » »

JBS News Update – 12/4/20

We welcomed the recent Council of the European Union Declaration on mainstreaming the fight against anti-Semitism across policy areas, which highlights our core belief that fighting #antisemitism is a responsibility for all of society. Watch more from JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service (beginning at 3: 42). Read more » »

We welcome the European Commission’s new counterterrorism agenda: a stronger mandate for …

We welcome the European Commission’s new counterterrorism agenda: a stronger mandate for Europol on returning Jihadists and a greater focus on terrorist content online. More must be done, e.g., EU action on Hezbollah and clear enforcement of the terrorist clause. 👉 https: //ec.europa. Read more » »

For Menendez, Payne Of NJ, These Health Care Bills Are Personal

Sen. Robert Menendez and Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey have each backed federal bills seeking health care changes. (Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)NEWARK, NJ — Sen. Robert Menendez’s mother succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease. Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s father passed away from colorectal cancer. Read more » »

We’re live with a special installment of our Diplomatic Encounter Series as CEO Dan Mariaschin …

We’re live with a special installment of our Diplomatic Encounter Series as CEO Dan Mariaschin speaks with the UAE’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba on the heels of the historic Abraham Accords. Read more » »

10 DE DEZEMBRO: DIA INTERNACIONAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS

Carta do “imortal” Marcos Vinicios Vilaça, ex-presidente da Academia Brasileira de Letras – ABL, especial para a B´nai B´rith. Read more » »

Paul Schwebel remembered for giving back to the community

Known as low-profile, diligent and quiet, the 75-year-old former Schwebel Baking Co. president was involved in the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and the United Way. He died Sunday surrounded by family. Though Paul Schwebel served in various capacities at Schwebel Baking Co. Read more » »

Prize-winning journalist and author Beryl Lieff Benderly speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about the …

Prize-winning journalist and author Beryl Lieff Benderly speaks with CEO Dan Mariaschin about the astonishing story of the Oyneg Shabes-Ringelblum Archive and Jewish life in Poland before and during World War II. Read more » »