 The B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit is pleased to announce that Charles V. Bagli, author and reporter for The New York Times, will speak at our next luncheon on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Speaker: Charles V. Bagli Author and New York Times Reporter Place: The Cornell Club - 6 East 44th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, N.Y. Topic: New Book on Stuyvesant Town: "Other People's Money: Inside the Housing Crisis and the Demise of the Greatest Real Estate Deal Ever Made" Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Time: Reception - 12:00 Noon Buffet Luncheon - 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $70 per person (up to two days in advance) $80 per person at the door Please reserve and send checks to: B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit c/o Ms. Aracelis Kuilan BDO Seidman LLP 100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 885-7239 Fax: (212) 885-8118 Email: akuilan@bdo.com> Download the registration cardAbout the AuthorCharles V. Bagli is a New York Times reporter who covers the intersection of politics and real estate. He has written about the sale of high-profile buildings, political contributions of the real estate industry, the battle to build a two-billion-dollar stadium for the Jets, bid rigging in the construction industry, payoffs at the tax assessor’s office, and a Sutton Place co-op that turned public land into a private park. He has worked for The New York Observer, the Daily Record of Morristown, New Jersey, The Tampa Tribune, and the Brooklyn Phoenix. He lives with his wife in New Jersey. They have two daughters. > Learn more about Charles V. Bagli and his book
The New York State commission for Social Justice Order of Sons of Italy in America and the MetroNorth Region of B'nai B'rith International cordially invite you to the 32nd Anniversary Celebration of Solidarity Between the Jewish and Italian-American Communities - "Promoting better relations through education" The Lehman-LaGuardia Award for Civic Achievement will be presented to: Joseph J. DiTrapaniOrder of Songs of Italy in America National President and Roy NiederhofferChairman of the Niederhoffer Foundation Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 9:00 AMHoliday Inn 215 Sunnyside Boulevard Plainview, New York 11803 > Register
 The B'nai B'rith Young Professionals Network has a great volunteering event coming up and we'd like you to join us! On Sunday, May 5, 2013, we'll be partnering with NYC Service to paint the Child Care Center at the Riis Development Center, a New York City Housing Authority facility that suffered damage due to Hurricane Sandy. Painting supplies will be provided. We'd love for you to come out and make a difference for those who are still being affected by Hurricane Sandy. Limited space available. RSVP to Eric at sumberg@gmail.com
 The B'nai B'rith New York Real Estate Unit is pleased to announce that Scott Alper, partner and Chief Investment Officer of The Witkoff Group LLC (“TWG”), will speak at our next luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 on “A Developer’s Perspective on New York’s Future.” Place: The Cornell Club—6 East 44th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, N.Y. Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Time: Reception – 12:00 Noon Buffet Luncheon – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: $70.00 PER PERSON UP TO TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE $80.00 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR > Download the RSVP formPlease reserve and send checks to: B’nai B’rith Real Estate Unitc/o Ms. Aracelis Kuilan BDO Seidman, LLP 100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 885-7239 Facsimile: (212) 885-8118 Email Address: akuilan@bdo.comAbout Scott AlperMr. Alper is a partner and Chief Investment Officer of The Witkoff Group LLC (“TWG”). TWG has owned and operated over 10,000 residential units and over 20 million square feet of office over the past 23 years, a majority located in New York with select investment in other major U.S. CBD’s and London. Scott is responsible for overseeing TWG’s investments, management, leasing, development, financing and dispositions. Scott joined The Witkoff Group in 1997 and has overseen both equity and structured investments predominately in office, multi-family and hospitality asset classes. He holds a BS from the New York University Stern School of Business and currently is on the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York (“REBNY”).
 Join the B'nai B'rith Young Professionals Network of New York City for a discussion with Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent and Analyst for the Jerusalem Post, on "Red States, Blue States, and the Jewish State: An insider's perspective from Jerusalem on the second terms of Netanyahu and Obama" Tuesday, April 30, 2013RSVP to Renee at ypn@bnaibrith.orgLight refreshments and wine will be served. The location of the event is in Midtown and will be shared to confirmed attendees. Cost: Free* *But donations are encouraged to support the national B'nai B'rith Young Professional Network Mitzvah Project: The B'nai B'rith Israel Emergency Fund which provides funds to promote activities for children affected by terrorism. About Gil HoffmanGil Hoffman is the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. He has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets. Called "the most optimistic man in Israel" by Israel Television, Hoffman's writing and TV appearances provide a behind-the-scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena. Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University's School of Journalism and wrote for The Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel. A reserve soldier in the IDF's Spokesperson Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 46 US states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and two children.
 B’nai B’rith International observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with its annual program “Unto Every Person There is a Name,” now in its 24th year. B’nai B’rith is the official North American sponsor of the program under the auspices of Yad Vashem, Israel’s official Holocaust Museum and research center in Jerusalem. Participants read the names of the victims of the Shoah, noting where and when they were born and where and when they were murdered by the Nazis. The ceremonies occur on the 27th day of the month of Nissan on the Jewish calendar. These observances honor more victims each year, as more names are collected in an international database maintained by Yad Vashem. An international committee convened by Yad Vashem suggests a theme each year. This year’s Yom Hashoah theme was “Defiance and Rebellion During the Holocaust: 70 Years Since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.” Alan Schneider, director of the B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem, serves on the committee on behalf of B’nai B’rith. “Unto Every Person There is a Name” also directly involves Israeli President Shimon Peres. Peres penned a letter distributed to participating communities. It the letter, he encourages the Jewish people to never forget those who perished and to remember those who bravely rebelled in Warsaw as inspiration when facing future obstacles. “We are nevertheless inspired by the power of the human spirit as demonstrated in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, an illustration of heroism and struggle against the forces of evil,” Peres writes. “In the face of the heinous scheme to annihilate the Jewish people, this uprising constituted the tangible expression of the principles that have united the Jewish people through the ages.” Once the theme is decided upon, program materials are distributed to the communities involved. Included in the materials are first hand accounts, interviews and other documents that called Jews to action against the Nazis or describing the events surrounding the uprising. Also with the materials is a copy of the poem “Everyone Has a Name” by the Jewish poet Zelda, from which the program’s name is inspired. Throughout the month of April, B’nai B’rith groups and committees held programs across North America that included speakers and readings in synagogues, Jewish community centers and public places such as Holocaust Memorials and community parks. “It’s incredible to watch how ‘Unto Every Person There is a Name’ has grown since its inception in 1989,” B’nai B’rith International President Allan J. Jacobs said. “It is important that we never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust and individually recognize all those who perished.” In Maryland, a ceremony was held at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, Md. Art and artifact exhibits were displayed, the University of Maryland’s Jewish a cappella group performed, original poetry was read by survivors, and remarks were given by keynote speaker Walter Reich, Yitzhak Rabin Memorial professor of international affairs, ethics, and human behavior at the George Washington University. At the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, those in attendance not only participated in the reading of the names, but also in a seminar titled “Holocaust Art: Then & Now” with George Mason University Art Historian Marion Deshmukh. Narratives and poetry were also read by representatives of various religious denominations. The program recognized 19 survivors in the community. A Partnership with Alpha Epsilon Pi In addition to community observances, B’nai B’rith partners with the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity for the “We Walk to Remember” program, which took place on 110 college campuses throughout the United States, Canada, Israel and the United Kingdom this year. Members of AEPi participated in both the walk and “Unto Every Person There is a Name” programming. Speaking from the walk at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., B’nai B’rith International Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin said, “I’m honored to take part in ‘We Walk to Remember.’ B’nai B’rith has a great partnership with AEPi, and we’re wholly behind its efforts to make sure the Holocaust is never forgotten by today’s youth.” This is the fifth year B’nai B’rith and AEPi have worked together on Holocaust Remembrance Day programming. The combination of the two powerful programs has created a lasting impact on campuses across the globe. It demonstrates that young people on campus understand the importance of remembering and have taken on the responsibility to tell the story of the victims of the Holocaust. B’nai B’rith provides the materials created by the international committee as well as “Never Forget” stickers that the walkers wear on black t-shirts. “‘We Walk to Remember’ is a program that quintessentially represents what it means to be in Alpha Epsilon Pi,” said AEPi’s Adam Maslia, the Howard M. Lorber director of Jewish and Philanthropy Programming. “Stepping up as leaders in the Jewish community in partnership with B'nai B'rith International, the brothers of AEPi have crafted the world's largest on-campus Holocaust commemoration event that is so simple, yet so impactful and effective in ensuring that the world never forgets the atrocities of the Shoah." Jewish Rescuers Citations On the morning of April 8, the B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem and the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) held a unique, joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony dedicated to the heroism of Jews who rescued fellow Jews during the Holocaust. Taking place at the Martyrs’ Forest “Scroll of Fire” Plaza with about 900 people in attendance, 29 rescuers citations were awarded to Jews or their descendants who assisted other Jews in escaping to a safe haven or employed subterfuge, forgery, smuggling, concealment and other methods to ensure the survival of Jews from the Holocaust in Europe. The idea for the program was the brainchild of Haim Roet, a child Holocaust survivor from Holland. Roet is also responsible for the initial organization of “Unto Every Person” and approached the same Jewish organizations involved to kick start his latest initiative. Roet was rescued through joint efforts of non-Jews and Jews, so the project was close to his heart. As “Unto Every Person” began to take off, Roet established the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers (JRJ) in which the World Center is also a major partner. “Our principal contribution to the committee, other than popularizing the heroism of Jewish rescuers in Germany and occupied Europe during the Shoah,” Schneider said. “Is an annual ceremony in partnership with Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael.” The B’nai B’rith Center for Jewish Identity coordinates the program on behalf of B’nai B’rith. The support for this program is made possible by the generous support of Kurt and Tessye Simon, (of blessed memory). The center chair, Nancy Braun, announced that “Unto Every Person” programming for 2014 will be held on Yom Hashoah, April 27, 2014. The Center for Jewish Identity encourages communities to continue to promote the important task of collecting names of victims of the Holocaust and submitting “Pages of Testimony” to Yad Vashem. These pages are intended to serve as a lasting memorial for the victims and are preserved in the Hall of Names at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. The names are also added to the central database. Time is running out to get first hand information, so it is important to collect as much information as possible from survivors and their families. If you need further information or want to bring the “Unto Every Person There is a Name” to your community or your community’s Yom Hashoah observance, please contact Rhonda Love at rlove@bnaibrith.org. See photos and videos from select events across the U.S. and in Israel:
 The B'nai B'rith New York Real Estate Unit is pleased to announce that Joe Moinian, President of The Moinian Group, will speak at our next luncheon on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Place: The Cornell Club—6 East 44th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, N.Y. Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Time: Reception – 12:00 Noon Buffet Luncheon – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: $70.00 PER PERSON UP TO TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE $80.00 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR > Download the registration form Please reserve and send checks to: B’nai B’rith Real Estate Unitc/o Ms. Aracelis Kuilan BDO Seidman, LLP 100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 885-7239 Facsimile: (212) 885-8118 Email Address: akuilan@bdo.comAbout Joseph MoinanJoseph Moinian is known for his investment, development and management strategies, forging new neighborhoods and spearheading the transformation and enhancement of property values and environments. The New York City based developer, investor and long-term owner of prime real estate nationwide is recognized for pioneering of emerging neighborhoods in major metropolitan cities across the United States. Founded by Mr. Moinian in 1982, The Moinian Group today has a portfolio of more than 20 million square feet of property – and is among the only national real estate entities to develop, own and operate properties across every asset category, including office, hotel, retail, condos and rental apartments. Currently the largest landlord in Lower Manhattan, Mr. Moinian was the first to make new investments in that market, stepping up to affirm the rebound of that market. In addition, his developments on the Far West Side of Manhattan have allowed him to amass the largest private portfolio of properties in that market. Joseph Moinian is a member of the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York and sits on the boards of the Skyline Museum. He currently serves as chairman of the Real Estate Division of the UJA. Moinian is also a noted philanthropist who supports the arts, civic organizations and healthcare issues. He resides with his wife Nazee and their five children in Manhattan.
 Schenectady B’nai B’rith and the Schenectady JCC announce a program in which renowned author Stanley Woods-Frankel, a forensic dentist, will read from his latest hit novel and speak about his recent research trip.
An optional bagels and lox breakfast will be served at 10 a.m. prior to the reading and lecture at 10:30 a.m. There is no admission charge to the reading and lecture.
The cost of the breakfast is $5.
For information, call 518-377-8803.
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Road
565 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, N.Y. 12309
Sunday, March 24, 2013
 March 24, 2013 ~ Project H.O.P.E. - B'nai B'rith MetroNorth Region serving New YorkOn Sunday. March 24, 2013 volunteers packed and delivered food packages to hundreds of needy families on Long Island to help them celebrate Passover. Attendees joined in and gave, not only money, but time and effort to help in the packing and delivery of these packages to those who will be eagerly waiting for them. David Moonitz & Deanna Friedman served as the Long Island Chairs for Project H.O.P.E. and volunteers packed goods at the GAUL IMPORTING CORPORATION in Syoset, NY. To continue to support Project HO.P.E. in the future, please send checks to: B'NAI B'RITH PROJECT H.O.P.E.P.O. Box 972 Syosset, NY 11791 > Make an online donation to support Project H.O.P.E.Volunteers can help our planning in the future by downloading and completing this form and returning it to B'nai B'rith Project H.O.P.E.
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 A delegation of leaders from B’nai B’rith International met with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on March 20 to discuss such pressing issues as Israel’s treatment at the United Nations, the growing nuclear threat Iran poses to the world and the situation in Syria, among other subjects.
B’nai B’rith International President Allan J. Jacobs and Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin led the delegation.
“We had an opportunity to have an open conversation with the secretary-general about issues of great concern to Israel,” Jacobs said.
At United Nations offices in New York, Paris, Geneva, Santiago and Vienna B’nai B’rith has engaged U.N. officials and representatives of dozens of nations, advocating for Israel and speaking out for the advancement of human rights.
After the meeting with Ban, Mariaschin noted: “B’nai B’rith has been active at the United Nations since its founding. In that time, we’ve had the opportunity to advocate for human rights and the fair treatment of Israel at U.N. forums. It was important to meet with the secretary-general to ensure certain issues stay at the forefront of the United Nations’ attention.”
Joining Jacobs and Mariaschin in the delegation: Joel S. Kaplan, Woodmere, N.Y.; Seymour D. Reich, New York; Gary P. Saltzman, Centennial, Colo.; Charles O. Kaufman, Austin, Texas; Bruce Pascal, North Potomac, Md.; and Matthew Waas, Arlington, Va.
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