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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 » »
Heritage Days Virtual Panel Discussion on 26 November: “Music and Memory”
By BBUK In News On 15 November 2023 Join us for a fascinating joint Zoom panel event on how music can uncover hidden memories and more!Chaired by the renowned composer and conductor, Malcolm Singer, the panellists will discuss how music can evoke memories from the past and the effect that music has on the mind. Read more » »
BBUK EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR ISRAEL – UPDATE, 31 October 2023
Dear Members and Friends, May I firstly thank all of you who have so generously made donations to this Appeal which has so far raised over £7,700. I said that I would send round an update regarding the work being undertaken in Qiryat Gat as a result of our Appeal. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith UK laments the loss of innocent life following the rocket strike that affected the Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza yesterday
By BBUK In News On 18 October 2023 B’nai B’rith UK laments the loss of innocent life following the rocket strike that affected the Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital in Gaza yesterday. We share the Prime Minister’s view that ‘any loss of innocent life is a dreadful tragedy’ and hope that those who have suffered can receive full treatment. Read more » »
Bureau of International Affairs held a meeting in conjunction with the Spanish Embassy
By BBUK In Advocacy, Bureau of International Affairs, News On 26 September 2023 Jeremy Havardi, Director of the Bureau, reports: On Wednesday 20th September, Michael Alpert, Professor emeritus at the University of Westminster and a leading expert in Read more » »
JCA funds not used for Voice
Any claims that JCA funds have been provided for the “Kol Halev” initiative are “entirely false and misrepresentative of the facts”, JCA CEO Alain Hasson told The AJN this week. Read more » »
