Tag Archives: Expert Analysis
Don’t Let Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Older Adults
Have you noticed that the cost of health care is always in the news? I don’t think someone could go for a week reading the paper without seeing an article about Medicare, Medicaid or insurance premiums. Read more » »
2025’s Jewish Highlights in the World of Opera Including “Kavalier & Clay”
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayWhile it’s usual for most theater seasons to include both some new and classic Jewish plays, musical works with Jewish connections are programmed less often, aside from revivals of “Fiddler on the Roof,” or the occasional performance of symphonic repertory like Leonard Bernstein’s “Jeremiah. Read more » »
Expert Analysis: The Downside of CCRCs
News article headlines often grab my attention when they talk about seniors, particularly those who lose their hard-earned income. Recently, Dan Mariaschin, B’nai B’rith’s chief executive officer knocked on my office door to show me an article about Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) going bankrupt and its impact on older adults. Read more » »
When Sirens Sound, Israel’s Seniors Can’t Always Run for Cover – B’nai B’rith International Israel’s Seniors Needs Support During Emergencies
Last month while at dinner with colleagues, I heard the news that Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Immediately, a thousand thoughts rushed into my mind. First, my thoughts were with the Israeli military, hoping they would be successful setting back Iran’s nuclear program. Read more » »
The Future of OAS is at a Crossroad – B’nai B’rith International
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsDuring the last week of June, the 55th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly took place on the tiny Caribbean Island of Antigua and Barbuda. Read more » »
Unstoppable Incitement Against Jewish Communities Grows in Latin America – B’nai B’rith International Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s growing anti-Semitism
By Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Director of Latin American AffairsChilean President Gabriel Boric announced a series of diplomatic and economic measures against Israel on Sunday. June 1, in response to what he called “systematic violations of international law” during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Read more » »
The People of the Book…but wait, there’s more – B’nai B’rith International
In 2023, the National Library of Israel (NLI) was relocated from its home (established in 1925 at the Mt. Scopus campus of Hebrew University) to new headquarters adjacent to the Knesset in the heart of Jerusalem. Read more » »
The Scourge of Anti-Semitism Continues – B’nai B’rith International
Recently, a colleague at work sent me an email regarding a hearing by the Senate Special Committee on Aging entitled, “Never Again: Addressing the Rise of Antisemitism and Supporting Older Americans.” Obviously, working at the B’nai B’rith International’s Center for Senior Services, this hearing piqued my interest. Read more » »
Tariffs Could Make for a Rockier Retirement – B’nai B’rith International
Recently, I have found myself checking the stock market a few times a day. Like many people, I have accounts invested for retirement. Every paycheck I add money into my account, expecting to use the funds later in life. Usually, I read my quarterly statements and don’t check the market daily. Read more » »
A Lost World is a Source of Inspiration – B’nai B’rith International
Anyone who has read about or looked at Judaica quickly realizes how little knowledge we possess about these artifacts, even after decades of serious research. Read more » »
