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UNHRC Adopts Five Resolutions Bashing Israel and its Various Actions – The Jewish Press

Photo Credit: United Nations The United Nations Human Rights Council The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted five resolutions condemning Israel on Friday. One that was related to accusations of Israeli abuses in the Golan Heights passed by a tally of 26 in favor, 16 against and five abstentions—one day after U.S. Read more » »

Lent services, events

Lent services, events YOUNGSTOWN: St. Angela Merici Parish, 397 S. Jackson St., will have Stations of the Cross services at noon and 6 p.m. every Friday during Lent. POLAND: Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, will have Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Friday and April 5 and 12. Read more » »

Jewish and pro-Israel groups applaud Trump recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Jewish and pro-Israel groups applaud Trump recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan  Cleveland Jewish NewsThe fact that this announcement was made on the holiday of Purim, when we remember the Jews’ salvation in ancient times from an evil plot to annihilate them, … Read more » »

Atlantic County Women’s Hall inducts six new members

Atlantic County Women’s Hall inducts six new members  Press of Atlantic CityThe Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame inducted six new members Thursday night during a ceremony at Linwood Country Club: Read more » »

UNHRC adopts five resolutions bashing Israel and its various actions

The United Kingdom, Denmark and Australia opposed every resolution. (March 22, 2019 / JNS) The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted five resolutions condemning Israel on Friday. One that was related to accusations of Israeli abuses in the Golan Heights passed by a tally of 26 in favor, 16 against and five abstentions—one day after U.S. Read more » »

B’Nai B’rith Real Estate luncheon – April 10

Latest developments on Opportunity Zones (OZ), the much anticipated and publicized Federal tax incentive development program for economically distressed areas, will be discussed by a panel of advisors and fund executives, Wednesday, April 10, at the monthly B’nai B’rith Real Estate lunch at The Cornell Club, 6 East 44th St. Read more » »

US Jewish and Pro-Israel Groups Praise Trump’s Golan Sovereignty Recognition

A couple look toward signs pointing out distances to different cities, on Mount Bental, an observation post in the Golan Heights that overlooks the Syrian side of the Quneitra crossing, Israel. Jan. 21, 2019. Photo: Reuters / Amir Cohen. Read more » »

B’nai B’rith Condemns Five Anti-Israel UNHRC Resolutions

(Washington, D.C., March 22, 2019)— B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International condemns the five anti-Israel resolutions adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today. Read more » »

President’s Recognition Of Israeli Control Of Golan Reflects Geopolitical Reality

B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement recognizing Israeli control over the Golan Heights, which reflects the longtime strategic reality in the region. Read more » »

Jewish Groups Laud UK, Austria and Denmark for Opposing Notorious ‘Israel-Only’ Condemnation at UN Human Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Photo: UN. Britain’s top diplomat won plaudits from pro-Israel and Jewish organizations on Thursday after announcing that the UK would support the Jewish state in the face of “Agenda Item 7” — the UN Human Read more » »