Category Archives: World

B’nai B’rith Center for Senior Services Unveils Renovations at Adelstein Family B’nai B’rith H.O.P.E Project

L to r: Alan Adelstein, Sherry Adelstein, Mark Olshan, Marty Adelstein, Marvin Siflinger, Rebecca Koepnick, Shirley Fearon, Dan Mariaschin (Washington, D.C., August 22, 2019)—On Aug. 22, the B’nai B’rith Center for Senior Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil new renovations at the Adelstein Family B’nai B’rith H.O.P.E. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith UK London Bureau of International Affairs together with the Board of Deputies and Westminster Synagogue invite you to a Panel Discussion “2019 Israeli Elections Part II: Hopes and Expectations”

Report by Jeremy Havardi on Thursday, 12 September 2019 6 pm – 8 pm Panel to include Monroe Edward Palmer, The Lord Palmer of Childs Hill OBE James Sorene, Chief Executive Officer of BICOM Further speakers to be confirmed Followed by Questions and refreshments No charge to book contact lbia2000@hotmail. Read more » »

Ann Widdecombe defends appearances on ‘antisemitic’ radio stations

Ann Widdecombe has defended her appearances on radio shows which have provided platforms for antisemitic conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial, saying “if I am antisemitic, the Pope is anti-Catholic”. Read more » »

Madison, end of August, 1969

Madison, the end of August 1969 The Police and Fire Commission ignores the city’s promise it wouldn’t punish firefighters after their three-day strike in late March and suspends Fire Capt and union president Ed Durkin for six months for leading the illegal action. Read more » »

Stanley T. Levinson, who worked in his family’s funeral business for more than seven decades, dies

Stanley T. Levinson, who worked in his family’s funeral business for more than seven decades, dies  Baltimore SunStanley T. Levinson, who worked for more than 70 years in his family’s Baltimore-area funeral business, died Monday in his sleep at his Roland Park home. Read more » »

The Jerusalem Post: Biden, Harris Join the Critics on Israel’s Decision to Bar Omar and Tlaib

The Jerusalem Post cited B’nai B’rith International’s response to the news that Israel barred U.S. Congress members Ilan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering Israel due to their support for the BDS movement. Read on the Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – Israel’s decision to bar Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Read more » »

Filial Or Jadash: B‘nai B’rith, conectando ideas y personas El día lunes 22 de julio, la Filial Or Jadash se reunió en la sede Vitacura, contando esta vez con la participación de dos conocidos expositores excepcionales, que no necesitan mayor presentación: los QQ,HH. Read more » »

Filial Heschel: iniciación de dos nuevos Hermanos El martes 30 de julio se realizó la iniciación de 2 nuevos Hermanos de Filial Heschel: Patricia Kleiman y Nysel Becker. La actividad contó con la asistencia completa de la Filial y de los QQ.HH. Read more » »

UNC men’s basketball assistant Robinson among William Fleming HOF inductees

UNC men’s basketball assistant Robinson among William Fleming HOF inductees  Roanoke TimesWilliam Fleming High School will induct three new members into its athletic hall of fame in December, including current University of North Carolina men’s … Read more » »

Progressive and Zionist: Not Mutually Exclusive B’nai B’rith Podcast with Amanda Berman of Zioness

(Washington, D.C., August 19, 2019)–When progressive Zionists found themselves shut out of many conversations on the left, Amanda Berman took action. She’s the founder and executive director of the Zioness Movement, which calls itself “progressive, Zionist, and proud,” standing as Jews, for social justice and fighting oppression. Read more » »