Category Archives: World
German Jews say Jewish Museum “out of control” due to BDS support
THE JEWISH MUSEUM BERLIN, once known as the City of Berlin Museum. (photo credit: BECKY FRANK) X Dear Reader, As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Read more » »
Jerusalem Post – German Antisemitism Commissioner Slams Berlin’s Pro-BDS ‘Anti-Jewish Museum’
The Jerusalem Post included excerpts from a letter to the Jewish Museum in Berlin from B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman in its coverage of the museum’s support for the BDS movement. Read more » »
German antisemitism combatant slams Berlin’s pro-BDS ‘anti-Jewish Museum’
THE JEWISH MUSEUM BERLIN, once known as the City of Berlin Museum. (photo credit: BECKY FRANK) X Dear Reader, As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Read more » »
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list
Browse > Home / News / Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list June 9, 2019 by J-Wire Staff Read on for article Two members of the community have received the nation’s highest award, the A.C., and a brother and sister and a mother and her son have been recognised by their country. Read more » »
Michael O’Kelley, of Santa Barbara, 1943-2019 | Obituaries
Posted on June 7, 2019 | 9: 10 p.m. Michael O’Kelley, Dec. 19, 1943 – June 2, 2019, was born in Atlanta, GA, and moved with his parents when he was 10 days old to West Covina, Calif. His father Ambrose (Bud) O’Kelley, mother Marion O’Kelley, and sister Patricia Behymer have all predeceased him. Read more » »
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 » »
