Category Archives: World
IJCIC Deeply Disappointed by WCC Statement on Archbishop Atallah Hanna
NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) is deeply disappointed that the World Council of Churches (WCC) has supported Archbishop Atallah Hanna’s recent baseless accusations against the State of Israel. Read more » »
Sens. Klobuchar, Murkowski introduce bill to combat hate crimes
© Shutterstock U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a bill that seeks to ensure that federal prosecutors can effectively enforce the federal hate crimes law. Since it was passed in 2009, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Read more » »
The Well & JN’s 36 Under 36: Daniel Stein
Daniel Stein, 33, of Birmingham is a purchasing manager at MJS Packaging, where he leads and supports the nationwide purchasing and global sourcing efforts on behalf of a growing team of account managers and sales professionals nationwide. He is a graduate of Michigan State University. Read more » »
News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 5
• The Freehold Jewish Center Adult Education Committee will present the film “93 Queen” at 10: 30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the synagogue in Freehold Borough. All are welcome to attend. Read more » »
MLB under fire for promoting Roger Waters’ show
Roger Waters in Israel, 2006 Flash 90 Major League Baseball’s involvement in the sale of tickets for Roger Waters’ North American tour has been criticized by the leadership of B’nai B’rith International, The Associated Press reports. Read more » »
MLB takes heat from Jewish group for Roger Waters promotion
MLB takes heat from Jewish group for Roger Waters promotion The Times of Israel Read more » »
B’nai Brith Urges MLB to End Advertising for Roger Waters
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Roger Waters walks the red carpet ahead of the „Roger Waters Us + Them” screening during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 06, 2019 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) B’nai Brith International President Charles O. Read more » »
Widespread Media Coverage of B’nai B’rith’s Letter to MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred
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Annual B’nai Brith athletic charity ends
Like an aging athlete who finally realizes his time has passed, a charity event that honoured high school athletes and raised money for community improvements is ending its run. The B’nai Brith Sports Celebrity Dinner held its last gathering Jan. 23. It was the 69th staging of event that has raised more than $2.6 million since its founding in 1951. Read more » »
Republican Jewish Coalition withdraws support from House GOP members who voted against Holocaust legislation
Subscribe now to the Daily Kickoff Good Friday morning! On Capitol Hill, the Senate impeachment trial could wrap up this evening following an announcement by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), a key swing vote, that he would oppose calling witnesses in the trial. Yesterday, the House passed two measures, introduced by Reps. Read more » »
