Tag Archives: News
Yesterday’s presentation: Noru Tsalic on trying to understand the post 7 October reality
By BBUK In News On 17 April 2024 Last night Noru Tsalic, a management consultant, blogger and public speaker, gave a presentation to BBUK members and friends on trying to understand the post 7th October reality. Read more » »
‘Visionary, innovator, family man’
Tributes have flowed for Australian Jewish community figure Joe Krycer who has passed away in Israel. In his 17 years as JNF Victoria’s executive director, he made dozens of trips to Israel, led many touring missions and made lifelong friends. The Melbourne father of two and grandfather made aliyah in 2015, living in Jerusalem. Read more » »
Pinch Hitter Quilt Honors Volunteer Legacy
To commemorate the B’nai B’rith Pinch Hitter Program’s legacy of volunteer service spanning more than four decades, a dedicated crew of crafters have meticulously sewed a quilt comprised of volunteer T-shirts with the plan to present the quilt to the community for display in a local museum. Read more » »
“Israelophobia”: Jeremy Havardi interviews Jewish Chronicle editor Jake Wallis Simons
By BBUK In Advocacy, Israel, News, Virtual Meeting On 23 March 2024 On Thursday night Jake Wallis Simons, editor of the Jewish Chronicle, was interviewed by Bureau director Dr. Jeremy Havardi on the subject of his book “Israelophobia”. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith London – a new BBUK home for Jewish adults under 60
By BBUK In BB London, News On 16 March 2024 B’nai B’rith London is an evolution of a London-based network called ShulMates. It is the first central London-based lodge and seeks to provide a home for Jewish adults under 60 within the current B’nai B’rith UK community. Read more »
Would you send your kid to summer camp in Israel this year? For many American Jews, the answer is no
Enrollment in summer camp trips to Israel for Jewish American teens is down dramatically this year compared to last year. Some camps have canceled trips altogether. Some are combining trips with other camps to get a critical mass. Many are offering trips to Central America, Europe or U.S. destinations instead. Read more » »
AJLF Brings ‘Mitzvah Madness’ to Aquarium
It was a “maddeningly” good time at the Georgia Aquarium on March 3 at the fifth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival as thousands of community members poured into the Ocean Ballroom to enjoy a Kids Zone with children’s activities, listen to live Read more » »
Atlanta Mourns Matriarch Janice Rothschild Blumberg
When this AJT writer visited Janice Rothschild Blumberg for the last time earlier this month, she was resting with several large pillows behind her, a soft blue bed jacket with rounded lapels neatly tied around her. Read more » »
Fifth week without Margalit
“IT comes and it goes,” said Benny Monheit about his emotions, as he endured the fifth week on tenterhooks about the fate of his cousin Margalit Moses, 78, who was among some 240 Israelis abducted to Gaza on October 7. Read more » »
BBUK at last Sunday’s AJEX Remembrance Parade
By BBUK In Advocacy, BBUK, News On 23 November 2023 Last Sunday, B’nai B’rith UK took part in the annual AJEX (Association of Jewish Ex Servicemen) Remembrance Parade and Ceremony. It was a poignant, dignified and memorable occasion with solemn tributes to the Jewish members of the British armed forces who served their nation in the two world wars. Read more » »
