Category Archives: World
‘Ed’ Wall, veteran journalist in secular, Catholic press, dies at 94
A.E.P. „Ed” Wall, center, then-editor of Chicago’s archdiocesan newspaper, looks over an issue coming off the press in this 1977 Chicago Catholic file photo. Wall, longtime editor in the Catholic press, died at age 94 Jan. 18, 2020, after a long illness. He also was a former director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service. Read more » »
Local MLK Committee Celebrates Dr. King
MLKSB Marchers 2020 By Bonnie Carroll The January 20th MLK Holiday celebration was the culmination of four days of planned activities created by Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB) to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more » »
Grapevine January 22, 2020: Holocaust remembrance in focus
Despite the cold and heavy rain in Jerusalem, all the chairs that had been set out between the bookcases and the display counters were filled. HAREL TUBI, director-general of the President’s Residence, briefs Foreign Ministry staff. Read more » »
Philippine embassy to hold ‘Safe Haven: Jewish Refugees in the Philippines’ event
Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon Yossifon PR The Philippine Embassy in Israel, in partnership with the B’nai B’rith World Center, will be holding „Safe Haven: Jewish Refugees in the Philippines”, a commemorative event held in tandem with an Read more » »
Appel du B’nai B’rith France : rassemblements le 27 janvier à la mémoire des victimes de la Shoah
A l’occasion du 75ème anniversaire de la libération du camp d’Auschwitz et d’Auschwitz-Birkenau le 27 janvier, et de la journée des génocides, le B’nai B’rith France et sa commission nationale Mémoire appellent tous les frères et sœurs des loges à se Read more » »
Merrymakers wanted for the B’nai B’rith Mardi Gras Mitzva Makers Hospital Parade
Mitzva Makers bring a Carnival celebration to the halls of Touro Infirmary. (via Facebook) Heralding the Uptown parade season, the B’nai B’rith Mardi Gras Mitzva Makers will parade through local hospitals on Sunday, Feb. 2. For the 41st year, the Mitzva (Good Deed) event will gather at 9: 30 a.m. Read more » »
The Latest in Jewish Sports | The Jewish
League organizer Gary Klinger (center) is among those trying to rebound a shot by Scott Kapeller (not pictured). Featured photo by Ari Klinger Teams are needed for the 44th season of the B’nai B’rith basketball league. Only four teams had signed up as of last week. Read more » »
The “Democratic Bloc” of the Eastern Med Cements Its Friendship
EastMed project map, image via Wikimedia Commons BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,413, January 20, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 2020 is expected to be another year of fruitful cooperation for Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, which are working together to counter rising instability caused by Turkey. Read more » »
Missoula man raised his voice for racial justice in the ’60s
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President’s Newsletter – January 2020
Dear Members, May I wish you and your families a Happy New Year for 2020. I am pleased to keep you updated on matters concerning all members of BBUK. Qiryat Gat Chanukah Gelt Appeal 2019 Thank you to all our members who contributed to the total which exceeded £1,750. Read more » »
