Category Archives: World

Podcast offers branch of hope

The Branch has achieved acclaim in a fractured world, shining light on the everyday intertwined lives of Arabs and Jews who have developed deep bonds. By DIANA BLETTER DECEMBER 10, 2020 14: 24 DINA KRAFT reports from Doha Stadium for the B’nai Sahknin soccer team episode. Read more » »

Hanukkah begins Thursday without the JCC menorah lighting event this year

Hanukkah begins Thursday evening, and the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Jewish community to cancel a menorah lighting event at the Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston.It was going to be outdoors on Sunday with most attendees staying in their vehicles. Read more » »

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 » »