Category Archives: World
B’nai B’rith Denounces Decision to Prohibit Star of David, Israeli Flag From D.C. Dyke March
(Washington, D.C., June 7, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We are angered that the organizers of the D.C. Read more » »
Le Mot du Président du B’nai B’rith France
Chavouot ou la célébration de l’identité juive, aujourd’hui plus que jamais La fête de Pessa’h, qui s’est achevée il y a sept semaines, rappelait la naissance de la nation juive, libérée par Moïse de l’esclavage et guidée vers la Terre promise. Read more » »
Study finds Jewish teens flourish socially, emotionally and spiritually when connected to youth groups
(June 6, 2019 / JNS) There was a time when “Don’t trust anyone over 30” was the mantra for the young. But if a new study of Jewish teens—the largest of its kind ever attempted—can be believed, the situation is much different today, news that will no doubt come as a huge relief to parents. Read more » »
Overcoming anxiety and succeeding in the classroom
By Matthew Ferremi When Hewlett resident Sophie Riegel writes her resume or starts a conversation it might go something like this: I am the Hewlett High School class of 2019 valedictorian; I just had a book published on my battle to overcome anxiety, and by the way I’m attending Duke University in the fall. Read more » »
Study finds Jewish teens flourish socially, emotionally and spiritually when connected to youth groups
Study finds Jewish teens flourish socially, emotionally and spiritually when connected to youth groups Cleveland Jewish NewsAccording to researcher David Bryfman, “the study sends a clear message that Jewish engagement doesn’t have to end at bar or bat mitzvah if you provide … Read more » »
Margaret Singer: 1921 – 2019
For years I have wondered, “What will we be without Margaret?” We wanted her to live forever because she was essential to defining this community. Read more » »
Shirley Belkov Lipman, 95, owned and operated Lipman’s Art Shop
Shirley Belkov LipmanShirley Belkov Lipman, 95, a secretary to two rabbis who, with her late husband, founded an art materials and picture framing store in Maryland, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Virginia Beach after suffering a stroke. Read more » »
H.S. girls tennis: Radford’s Reuwer one winning weekend away from perfect singles mark
H.S. girls tennis: Radford’s Reuwer one winning weekend away from perfect singles mark Roanoke TimesRADFORD — Kathleen Reuwer plans to study neuroscience in college. Read more » »
Yang and Mitchell named athletes of the year
Yang and Mitchell named athletes of the year Reedley ExponentSeniors Jeremiah Yang and Cu-Nisha Mitchell stood on stage at Sanger High’s multipurpose room on either side of athletic director Brian Penner still surprised … Read more » »
BBYP gets ancient wisdom at the Acropolis
Report by Valerie Tesler A small group of B’nai B’rith Young Professionals (BBYP), together with B’nai B’rith Europe (BBE), from the UK and Europe enjoyed a weekend of culture, history and sightseeing in Athens (from 17th May until Sunday 19th). Read more » »
