Category Archives: World
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 »
Jewish, Greek and Cypriot young professionals in ‘Birthright’-type trip
Meeting with Isaac Herzog, Chairman of Jewish Agency, Salina Shambos, Ambassador of Cyprus in Israel, Stavroula Deli, DCM at Greek Embassy in Israel. Read more » »
Playing the Child of Holocaust Survivors card in the Canadian wine dispute
I’m the Kattenburg in Kattenburg v. Canada (Attorney General) — a recent Federal Court of Canada ruling destined to be cited, in italics, for years. This site has reported on the case here and here and here. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Presents Donation to World Central Kitchen
B’nai B’rith International presents a donation to World Central Kitchen. This year, the Center for Senior Services held their annual Managers and Service Coordinator Training in Puerto Rico. Participants volunteered for a day of service at one of World Central Kitchen’s partner farms, Siembra Tres Vidas, located in Aibonita, Puerto Rico. Read more » »
While Jewish groups rebuke Trump’s ‘disloyalty’ remark, others question Democratic silence on Omar, Tlaib
(August 22, 2019 / JNS) Jewish and pro-Israel groups largely condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt on Wednesday to clarify his comments from the previous day, which insinuated that Jews who vote for a Democrat either have a “total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty. Read more » »
While many Jewish groups condemn Trump’s ‘disloyalty’ remark, others call into question Democratic silence on Omar and Tlaib
While many Jewish groups condemn Trump’s ‘disloyalty’ remark, others call into question Democratic silence on Omar and Tlaib Cleveland Jewish NewsMany mainstream Jewish and pro-Israel groups did not accept Trump’s clarification, despite the president’s view that the Democratic Party had not done enough … Read more » »
