Category Archives: World
Jewish groups help in aftermath of Hurricane Dorian as death toll rises
Up to 1,000 Jewish expats who live in the Bahamas were left picking up the pieces this week as the death toll from Hurricane Dorian continued to rise. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith International Director of Latin American Affairs Speaks to World Zionist Organization Conference on Anti-Semitism
B’nai B’rith International Director of Latin American Affairs Eduardo Kohn spoke at the World Zionist Organization’s (WZO) Latin American Conference on Anti-Semitism in Santiago, Chile. The conference was held from Sept. 6 to Sept. 8. Kohn delivered a presentation on “Anti-Semitism in Latin America and the Contexts Around It. Read more » »
Top 10 events not to be missed – marking our heritage
Hosted by B’nai B’rith UK and sponsored by Jewish News, the European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage is this year marking its 20th anniversary. The events, which run from Sunday, 8 September to Sunday, 22 September, focus on this year’s theme – heritage. Read more » »
Jews Aiding the Bahamas
Jews around the world are working to help Hurricane survivors in the Bahamas. The email came just before Shabbat – could I pledge tzedakah to help the relief effort in the Bahamas? The note, from my Orthodox synagogue in Chicago was one of many appeals from Jewish organizations asking for help for the nation stricken by Hurricane Dorian. Read more » »
Jews Aiding the Bahamas
Jews around the world are working to help Hurricane survivors in the Bahamas. The email came just before Shabbat – could I pledge tzedakah to help the relief effort in the Bahamas? The note, from my Orthodox synagogue in Chicago was one of many appeals from Jewish organizations asking for help for the nation stricken by Hurricane Dorian. Read more » »
Mourners Unite at Vigil to Remember Victims of Conception Dive Boat Disaster
In grieving for the 34 people who died in the tragedy, the diving community strives to find solace in a shared passion that ‘binds us together for eternity’ The 34 victims of the Conception commercial dive boat fire were remembered Friday evening at a vigil near the Santa Barbara waterfront. Read more » »
Jewish groups allege SFSU professor violating state laws through misuse of department Facebook page
Eighty Jewish groups are signatories on a letter alleging that San Francisco State University associate professor Rabab Abdulhadi is violating California law by using a Facebook page that is associated with her department and displays the university’s name to spread political messages and solicit legal funds. Read more » »
Jewish and Pro-Israel Groups, Leaders React to News of Greenblatt Resignation
US Mideast envoy Jason Greenblatt at a session of the U.N. Security Council on July 23, 2019. Photo: screenshot. JNS.org – Jewish and pro-Israel community leaders and groups reacted to the White House announcement on Thursday that US Middle East special envoy Jason Greenblatt plans to resign within the coming weeks. “Mr. Read more » »
MacDougall: Are Canada’s federal parties ready for an ‘October surprise’?
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was tripped up by an investigation into her emails during the 2016 presidential campaign. Canada’s party leaders need to be able to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected crises. Read more » »
JNS.org: Jewish and Pro-Israel Groups, Leaders React to News of Greenblatt Resignation
JNS.org cited B’nai B’rith International’s statement in response to the news that Jason Greenblatt, U.S. Middle East special envoy, would be resigning from his post. Read on JNS.org Jewish and pro-Israel community leaders and groups reacted to the White House announcement on Thursday that U.S. Read more » »
