Category Archives: World
Siletz Tribe Continues to Give Through Charitable Fund
Siletz Tribe Continues to Give Through Charitable Fund Tillamook Headlight-HeraldThe Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $282706.89 to 63 organizations on May 3 as it continued its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. Read more » »
Ontario’s Bill 84 threatens to criminalize Christian speech as ‘hate’
REAL Women of Canada staff May 9, 2019 (REAL Women of Canada) — On March 20, 2019, Bill 84 was introduced in the Ontario Legislature. It is a Private Member’s Bill, introduced by York Centre MPP Roman Baber. The bill passed second reading at the end of April, and is now before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy. Read more » »
ChaiLights calendar of events: Through May 23 | Calendar
ChaiLights calendar of events: Through May 23 | Calendar St. Louis Jewish LightIN THE SPOTLIGHT: Missouri Torah Institute hosting talk on anti-Semitism: On Saturday, May 18, Missouri Torah Institute welcomes men and women of the … Read more » »
Siletz Tribe donates $283,000; total giving near $13 million
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed nearly $283,000 to 63 organizations on May 3 as it continued its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. Read more » »
| Historical Headlines – May 9
05/09/1969 – The West Kittanning Municipal Authority’s application to build its own water treatment plant on the Allegheny River is in the hands of the US Army Corps of Engineers. They will have to approve construction of an intake for the project on the right bank of the river at Applewold. Read more » »
Synagogue Terrorism Sharpens Security in Atlanta
Open doors as a sign of welcome during Shabbat services are a tradition at many synagogues. Today the visible presence of security is a sign of welcome. The challenge of balancing welcome and security is both practical and existential. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Co-Sponsors Rally for Affordable Housing – Calls on Congress to Increase Funding for Low-Income Senior Housing
(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019)–B’nai B’rith International co-hosted a rally on Capitol Hill today to call attention to the need for more affordable senior housing. About 1,000 people attended the Senior Housing Now rally, which featured Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine; Missouri Rep. William Clay; California Rep. Katie Hill; and Florida Rep. Read more » »
AROUND TOWN: events you need to know about this week
NYU Schack Award Dinner May 8: The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate will host its 48th Annual Urban Leadership Award Dinner at The Plaza in New York City. This year’s Urban Leadership Award will recognize Wendy Silverstein, chief investment officer, WeWork. The event will begin with cocktails at 6 p. Read more » »
Photos: Today in History: May 8 | Photo Galleries
Photos: Today in History: May 8 | Photo Galleries PostBulletin.comNew York Ticker Tape. New York Ticker Tape. A great mass of confetti and streamers were poured from the offices onto the Bremen fliers as they made their way … Read more » »
SJR celebrates 75 years of BBG with a day of fun & connection
Julia Rothman (left) and Lauren Petrone celebrate BBG turning 75. On April 22, South Jersey Region BBG celebrated 75 years of B’nai B’rith Girls History! Since its founding in 1944, the Order of the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) has served as the Read more » »
