Category Archives: World

Albania joins global efforts to combat anti-Semitism

Ahead of the Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism, Albania 🇦🇱 has become one of the first Muslim-majority nations to adopt the IHRA definition of #antisemitism. We commend the Albanian parliament for taking this important, concrete step to fight Jew hatred. Read more » »

We are pleased to be at the 38th Zionist Congress, fulfilling our strong support for the Zionist …

We are pleased to be at the 38th Zionist Congress, fulfilling our strong support for the Zionist movement. Our delegation, chaired by President Chuck Kaufman, is taking part in the virtual three-day conference, considered the global “parliament of the Jewish people. Read more » »

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? We held our annual Conference on Senior Housing – virtually – earlier this week, …

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? We held our annual Conference on Senior Housing – virtually – earlier this week, bringing together on-site building managers and staff, board presidents, members of boards of directors and management agents of our Center for Senior Services network of senior housing for three days of training. Read more » »

Postponement of the General Assembly of October 25 for the purpose of voting on the draft revision of the BBE’s constitution

Information Postponement of the General Assembly of October 25 for the purpose of voting on the draft revision of the BBE’s constitution Envoyé aux Présidents VERSION FRANCAISE CI-DESSOUS – FRENCH VERSION BELOW Dear Presidents, I hope you and your families are doing well. Read more » »

Reform leaders warn Netanyahu over Orthodox takeover of Zionist institutions

Representatives of Reform Jewish communities across North America warned Thursday that the implementation of an agreement that would effectively strip the progressive Zionist movements and parties of influence in key institutions would have dire consequences for Israel’s relations with the Diaspora. Read more » »

US, Bahrain to sign MOU on combating anti-Semitism

Days after Israel 🇮🇱 and Bahrain signed deals to formally normalize ties, the U.S. 🇺🇸 and #Bahrain 🇧🇭 are expected to sign a three-year memorandum of understanding on combating #antisemitism. This is yet another key step in promoting long-term peace in the Middle East. Read more » »

Winners of B’nai Brith-sponsored school writing contest fight racism with wit

The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition, open to Montreal students in Grades 9 through 11, solicits illustrated stories about diversity and inclusiveness; the winning entries are distributed to elementary school readers. Read more » »

Recognising our volunteers

FOR Haim Ayalon, winning the 2019 Changemaker Award for Contribution to the Jewish Community “was one of the most important achievements in my life, and has only inspired me to do more”. Read more » »

John Kolchin, Ed.D | Obituaries

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John Ed.D (1931 – 2020) – Obituary

John Kolchin, Ed.D Elizabethtown, PA – John Kolchin, Ed.D, of the Masonic Village Elizabethtown passed away peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2020 in the Masonic Health Care Center where he had been a patient since August, 2019. His wife was at his side when he passed. He was 89 years old. Read more » »