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A place of ‘comfort and context’
ON October 8 last year, the National Library of Israel (NLI) began one of the most comprehensive documenting projects in its 132-year history – curating a tsunami of material on the Hamas invasion and the war that followed. Read more » »
Bureau of International Affairs Newsletter August 2024
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Nominations open
The B’nai B’rith and JNF Youth & Young Adult Changemaker Awards are now accepting nominations for this year’s “Top 36 Under 36”. Since its inception in 2014, this initiative has celebrated the outstanding contributions of young leaders within the Australian Jewish community. Read more » »
Annual Report for 2023
BBUK’s Annual Report for 2023 has just been published. Contents include: President’s report Core Activity reports Reports from the Lodges BB UK Annual Report 2023window. Read more »
At Washington University, 2 Jewish seniors differ on Israel, but share a sense of loss
Photo by Andrew Silverstein Both young Jewish women graduated from Jewish day school, attended Jewish summer camps and wear Star of David necklaces. Both believe Israelis and Palestinians have a right to self-determination. Both are about to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. Read more » »
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 »
