Benji Lovitt performing stand up comedy at „Funny Monday”. (photo credit: screenshot) ■ PEW REPORTS about waning identification with and support for Israel notwithstanding, major American Jewish organizations still succeed in bringing large Read more » »

Uniontown Herald StandardUniontown Rotary B’nai B’rith honoreesUniontown Herald StandardThe Uniontown Rotary Club recently held its annual B’nai B’rith Sports Award luncheon ceremony at the Diamond Ballroom in Uniontown. Those honored included (from left) Trent Uphold (Uniontown Area), Erica Miller (President, Uniontown Rotary Club), … Read more » »

Ontario’s next premier has denounced “racist” and “anti-semitic” protests that took place at Queen’s Park Saturday, and vowed it won’t happen again on his watch. Read more » »

US President Donald Trump has steadfastly backed Israel at the UN, moved the embassy to Jerusalem and withdrawn from the Iranian nuclear deal. As a result, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised him effusively. But this, according to Netanyahu critics on the Left both in Israel and the US, is a mistake. Read more » »

Aufiere – Eight local residents earned academic awards as well as their bachelor’s degrees during the recent commencement weekend at King’s College. From left, are Anneliese Romani, Harding; Kyler Kovaleski, Avoca; Michael Prociak, Jenkins Township; Keirstin Lasher, Harding. Read more » »

Before Moishe House or LEADS, young Jews in Atlanta connected through youth groups such as BBYO’s Aleph Zadik Aleph and B’nai B’rith Girls. That enduring connection recently brought 60 people together for the 60th Jewbilee in Atlanta. Read more » »

Cape May County HeraldOcean City High School Students Receives Scholarship in South Jersey Diverse Minds Writing ChallengeCape May County HeraldThis education and awareness initiative was created as part of B’nai B’rith programming that promotes tolerance and communicates a message of equality among all citizens. Read more » »

Clifford Reiss Clifford Reiss, 91, of Newtown, formerly of Danbury, husband of Susan (Menkes) Reiss, died at his home on Monday, June 4, 2018. Mr. Reiss, affectionately known as “Mr. Cliffy” by his co-workers, associates and friends, was born in the Bronx, NY, July 24, 1926, son of Abraham and Ethel (Kravatz) Reiss. Read more » »

Jewish NewsMillions of Brazilians hail Israel during March for JesusCleveland Jewish NewsFor the first time in nearly 20 years, Jewish officials were invited to attend the event, including Israel’s consul Dori Goren and the president of the local B’nai B’rith branch, Zelia Sliozbergas. “Attending the march is our way to express our … Read more » »

Israel’s counsul Dori Goren, center, joined Evangelical Christians, who waved Israeli flags and prayed for the Jewish state during the March for Jesus on May 31, 2018, in Sao Paulo. (Courtesy/Israel’s consulate in Sao Paulo) SAO PAULO (JTA) — About 2 million people cheered for Israel during an annual Christian march in Brazil. Read more » »