Category Archives: World
How a bursary 52 years ago inspired Jonathan Sacks to become a rabbi
Among the memories of the late Lord Jonathan Sacks retrieved from archives in recent days is a telling citation from 52 years ago, which tells how the former Chief Rabbi won a Bursary Award from a masonic lodge. Read more » »
Despite Covid-19 Pandemic, UN’s World Health Organization Spends Four Hours Bashing Israel
Singled out yet again: The World Health Organization (WHO) spent hours bashing #Israel and accusing it of violating Palestinian health rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shame on those who voted to condemn Israel and prepare a bogus report on the Jewish state’s public health policy – what a farce. Read more » »
Parashá Chaiei Sara
Genesis 10: 1-12 -AS NAÇÕES Central of American Congregations Rabino W.Günther Plaut O capítulo é uma sugestão para as nações conhecerem a tradição bíblica. Pertence ao último segmento do livro onde a lona é universal. Apesar de ter como contratos de aspectos universais ao seguirem uma só família Noah e daquilo de o que mundo o sucede. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commemorates Kristallnacht with Multiple Events Across Latin America
(Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2020)–As it does each year, B’nai B’rith Latin America commemorated the anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of the Broken Glass and the 1938 November Pogroms, during the month of November. Read more » »
Antisemitic Greek Paper Under Fire for Conspiracy-Laden Attack on Jewish CEO of Pfizer
How repulsive: Greek tabloid Makeleio likens Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, a Greek Jew, to a Nazi and promotes a dangerous anti-Semitic vaccine conspiracy theory. We condemn this attack and commend the Greek Jewish community and government of Greece for speaking out, too. Read more » »
Mergers and More: What Is Happening to the American Synagogue, and Why?
In a joint statement issued on November 6, the leadership of Wilshire Boulevard Temple (WBT) and University Synagogue announced the latest merger within the American Jewish communal world. Rabbi Joseph Newmark founded Congregation B’nai B’rith (WBT) in 1862. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith UK mourns the passing of former Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks
B’nai B’rith UK mourns the passing of former Chief Rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks. Lord Sacks z””l, an honorary member of B’nai B’rith for nearly 30 years, was a true leader of the Jewish community whose courage, vision and intellect inspired generations of Jews and non-Jews alike. Read more » »
Conmemoración de la Noche de los cristales rotos – Iglesia Católica Montevideo
CONMEMORACION DE LA NOCHE DE LOS CRISTALES PRESENCIALMENTE Y POR STREAMING ORGANIZADO POR B’NAI B’RITH URUGUAY Compartimos una detallada nota publicada por la Iglesia Católica de Uruguay Read more » »
7 Jewish ‘Jeopardy!’ spots from 37 Trebek years
By Philissa Cramer, JTA Alex Trebek, the beloved baritone host of “Jeopardy!,” died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at 80. In his 36 years as host of the immensely popular game show, Trebek encountered his share of Jewish moments. We’ve rounded up a few especially notable ones from the last decade here. Read more » »
