Category Archives: World
Counties in Central Pennsylvania set up cooling centers for relief from extreme heat
Counties in Central Pennsylvania set up cooling centers for relief from extreme heat WHP HarrisburgCounty officials in parts of Central Pennsylvania have set up cooling centers for people to seek refuge from the extreme heat. Dauphin CountyBistline Senior … Read more » »
Infighting mars battle in Bulgaria against antisemitism
From the annual Lukov March to online abuse to vile graffiti and the sale of Nazi memorabilia in tourist resorts, it is clear that Bulgaria has much to do in the fight against antisemitism. Read more » »
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Visits B’nai B’rith Senior Housing in Pennsylvania
REP. CHRISSY HOULAHAN VISITS B’NAI B’RITH SENIOR HOUSING IN PENNSYLVANIA (Washington, D.C., August 16, 2019)–Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.) toured B’nai B’rith House in Reading, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 15. She took a tour of the property that included two sample apartments, the library, the party room, the community room and sun room. Read more » »
Lincoln City donates to non-profits
Representatives of local non-profits stand together after receiving checks for their organizations from the city on Wednesday, Aug. 14. (Photo by Stephanie Blair) Michelle Koplan of B’nai B’rith shares about her organization after receiving a check for $975 from the city. Read more » »
Biden, Harris, join the critics on Israel’s decision to bar Omar and Tlaib
U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) hold a news conference after Democrats in the U.S. Congress moved to formally condemn President Donald Trump’s attacks on four minority congresswomen on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 15, 2019. (photo credit: REUTERS) WASHINGTON – Israel’s decision to bar Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Read more » »
Photos: Mayor distributes funding checks to local nonprofits
Photos: Mayor distributes funding checks to local nonprofits The News GuardMayor Dick Anderson handed out checks totaling $50000 to local nonprofit agencies on Wednesday, August 14 in the Council Chambers. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Statement on Israel’s Decision to Bar Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib
(Washington, D.C., August 15, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: Israel has a policy that does allow the barring of Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) supporters from entering the country. The visit of U.S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Supports Revision of Anti-Israel California High School Curriculum
(Washington, D.C., August 14, 2019)—B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Read more » »
$50,000 in checks given to local nonprofit agencies in Lincoln City
– Advertisement – The City of Lincoln City gave $50,000 in checks to local nonprofit agencies Wednesday in a ceremony held in the Lincoln City Council Chambers. The following recipients received funds: Angels Anonymous: $5,000 B’nai B’rith Camp: $975 Business for Excellence in Youth: $5,000 CASA: $3,000 Episcopal Church of St. Read more » »
California Jewish legislators hang mezuzahs on their offices to celebrate ‘mezuzah bill’
State Sen. Ben Allen, chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, puts a mezuzah on his office door with Rabbi Mendy Cohen. (Photo/Courtesy California Legislative Jewish Caucus) By JTA, Sam Sokol | August 14, 2019 Jewish state legislators in California hung mezuzahs on their office doors after returning from summer recess. Read more » »
