Category Archives: World
Family Mourns ‘Inconceivable’ Loss After Israeli Father of Four Killed in Stabbing Attack
We are outraged by the murder of 39-yr-old Rabbi Shai Ohayon in a suspected terrorist attack in Petah Tikva earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family, especially his 4 small children. May there be swift justice & may his memory always be a blessing. Read more » »
„Completed over a two-year period from 2015-2017, this newest Book of Ruth is an 18-foot long …
„Completed over a two-year period from 2015-2017, this newest Book of Ruth is an 18-foot long two-sided English and Hebrew accordion-fold vellum manuscript.” Cheryl Kempler breaks down “The Book of Ruth: Medieval to Modern” in her new expert analysis blog: https: //bit. Read more » »
Trump administration slams Erdogan for meeting with Hamas leadership
FILE – Gaza’s Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh, left, and Turkish President (then-PM) Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo, File)(AP Photo, File)Trump administration slams Erdogan for meeting with Hamas leadership Turkey supports Hamas and has given citizenship to its members. Those who met with Erdogan include a U.S.-wanted terrorist. Read more » »
We’re LIVE with a discussion about race and identity in the Jewish community. Joining us are …
We’re LIVE with a discussion about race and identity in the Jewish community. Joining us are two important voices, Stacey Aviva Flint, Exec. Director of Congregation Bonai Shalom and Rabbi Isaiah J. Rothstein. Read more » »
Le BBF a déposé plainte contre les négationnistes d’Oradour-sur-Glane
Communiqué Le B’nai B’rith France a déposé plainte contre les négationnistes ayant souillé le mémorial d’Oradour-sur-Glane C’est avec une profonde consternation que le B’nai B’rith France a appris que le mur du centre de la mémoire d’Oradour-sur-Glane a été l’objet d’inscriptions négationnistes dans la nuit du 20 au 21 août dernier. Read more » »
We are deeply troubled by the Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake. We echo the Blake family’s …
We are deeply troubled by the Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake. We echo the Blake family’s call for healing and peace, and also call for a full, transparent and expeditious investigation. Read more »
DeKalb County History Center to open with limited hours
Photo providedCaptionA new collection at the DeKalb County History Center in Sycamore is a donation from Congregation Beth Shalom in DeKalb, „Dolls for Democracy.” SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore, will reopen with limited hours. Temporary hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Read more » »
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What a #TBT! 128 years ago, B’nai B’rith helped found what eventually became the National Library of Israel. Fast forward to 2020. Read more » »
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 📌 WEDNESDAY, August 26 at 12 p.m. ET …
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 📌 WEDNESDAY, August 26 at 12 p.m. ET ❗️Tune in for a timely discussion about race and identity with two important voices from our community. Read more » »
The Achim/Gate City (Atlanta) Lodge of B’nai B’rith International to Recognize Winners of Enlighten …
Thanks to the Atlanta Jewish Connector for spreading the word about the Aug 30 Enlighten America 2020 Essay Contest Virtual Awards Ceremony. The Enlighten America Essay Contest for 7th thru 9th-grade students encourages respect and tolerance of our friends’ and neighbors’ diverse religious beliefs and racial/cultural backgrounds. Read more » »
