Category Archives: World
World’s Toughest Job Is Open at the Berlin Jewish Museum
Bloomberg Opinion covered B’nai B’rith’s condemnation of a pro-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) social media post from the Jewish Museum in Berlin. Criticism from Jewish groups ultimately led to the resignation of the museum’s director. Read at Bloomberg Opinion Sept. Read more » »
World’s Toughest Job Is Open at the Berlin Jewish Museum
World’s Toughest Job Is Open at the Berlin Jewish Museum BloombergSept. 1 is the deadline to apply for the post of director of the Berlin Jewish Museum. It could be the toughest job in the world: It involves maneuvering between … Read more » »
Non-profit wants to buy approved but unbuilt development off Baker Street in West Roxbury and make all the units ‘affordable’
B’nai B’rith Housing New England of Brighton wants to buy an approved but as yet unbuilt 60-unit residential project off Baker Street in West Roxbury and hopes to rent all of the units as affordable. Read more » »
Biden Praises Another Segregationist Senator
Former Vice President Joe Biden praised the late South Carolina senator Fritz Hollings during a speech Wednesday, calling the Democrat a „great, great friend” who „helped me a great deal through some very difficult times.” Hollings’s long political career included a segregationist stint when he was governor of South Carolina from 1959 to 1963. Read more » »
Book Now for Film Why the Jews?
28/08/2019| Uncategorized| Report by Lydia Drukarz BBUK will be holding its own heritage event on the evening of Sunday 15th September. Read more » »
Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $34 Million Renovation Project to Preserve Affordable Housing for Seniors in the Bronx
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo sent out the following press release to announce the completion of renovations at a B’nai B’rith affordable senior housing community in the Bronx. Read more » »
The Jerusalem Post: Jewish, Greek and Cypriot young professionals in ‘Birthright’-type trip
The Jerusalem Post wrote about B’nai B’rith’s participation in a Birthright-style trip for diverse Diaspora communities. Read more » »
Exclusive Interview with George E. Loucas, AHEPA Past Supreme President
The 97th Annual American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Family Supreme Convention took place in Chicago, Illinois from July 1-6, 2019. This six-day event was held at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 East Monroe Street. Among those in attendance was Paul Kotrotsios, Founder of Hellenic News of America, who spoke with George E. Read more » »
Squirrel Hill woman, 95, performs at Piano Day of Pittsburgh
43 minutes ago Her 95-year-old hands glide across the keys with ease. You just want to sing along to the tune she’s playing. And that smile when she looks up at you from the piano, it’s contagious. Rose “Rosie” Mervis Wyner has been playing the instrument for more than nine decades — since the age 4. Read more » »
2307 Broadway – Ever Wondered About This Building?
2307 Broadway – Ever Wondered About This Building? I Love the Upper West SideHave you ever wondered about the building next to Harry’s Shoes, between 83rd and 84th on Broadway? 2307 Broadway is a beautiful old American … Read more »
