Fri, 24 May 2013 17:09:10 -0800WeeblyMon, 20 May 2013 14:02:45 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/the-scranton-times-tribune-jane-oppenheim-honored-at-bnai-briths-61st-annual-americanism-award-dinner.htmlby Steve McConnell

She defines the word "volunteer." On Sunday, her peers validated Jane Oppenheim's devotion to the community.

Amos Lodge 136 of B'nai B'rith, a Jewish community service and human rights organization, presented Mrs. Oppenheim with its Americanism Award.

"Jane has been an outstanding community leader," said Edward A. Monsky, co-chairman of the 61st annual Americanism Award dinner. "Jane really exemplifies that."

The dinner, held at the Jewish Community Center in Scranton, brought together dozens of prominent local figures who would round out the who's who list of Northeast Pennsylvania - all there to honor and support Mrs. Oppenheim, of Scranton...more.]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 02:21:16 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/cbs-newseum-wont-honor-2-men-who-worked-for-hamas-linked-news-organization-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-after-uproar.htmlThe Newseum in Washington says it’s re-evaluating plans to include two people on its Journalists Memorial honoring journalists who died last year while covering the news.

Several groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, B’nai B’rith International and the American Jewish Committee, have objected to the inclusion of two people who worked for Al-Aqsa Television because it is linked to the Islamist group Hamas.

On Monday, the Washington museum plans to rededicate its Journalists Memorial. But the Newseum says it is re-evaluating its decision to include Hussam Salama and Mahmoud Al-Kumi. Their names won’t be added to the memorial wall Monday...more.]]>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:25:16 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/real-estate-weekly-witkoff-walks-the-wild-side-as-land-prices-skyrocket.htmlby Sarah Trefethen

The Witkoff Group is bullish on New York’s luxury residential market but sees question marks hovering over the city’s office segment, Scott Alper, a principal in the firm, told B’nai B’rith members at the group’s monthly luncheon last week.

“Goldman Sachs used to take a million square feet at a time, or they’d come and rent a building from us for a half a million square feet. You’re not seeing that,” he said. “All you’re seeing is contraction...more.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:23:11 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/nyrej-thru-the-lens-a-rebny-perspective-at-the-bnai-brith-real-estate-monthly-luncheon-meeting.htmlMichael Slattery, senior vice president for Research, Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) discussed "Midtown East Rezoning Proposal—A REBNY Perspective " at the B'nai B'rith Real Estate monthly luncheon meeting at the Cornell Club...more.
]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:58:23 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/abc-news-glenn-beck-offends-jews-by-depicting-mayor-bloomberg-in-nazi-style-salute.htmlby Shushannah Walshe

Glenn Beck roused the National Rifle Association's annual convention this weekend with his attacks on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but he also aroused criticism by a major Jewish group for depicting the mayor giving what appears to be a a Nazi salute.

The head of the Anti-Defamation League called Becks' comments "deeply offensive on so many levels," and B'nai B'rith called for Beck to apologize.

"Glenn Beck, the keynote speaker at the NRA's annual convention, trivializes the Holocaust when he compares New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Adolf Hitler," B'nai B'rith told ABC News.

"The casual use of Nazi imagery or words serves to undermine the atrocities of the Holocaust. Glenn Beck should apologize," the organization said...more.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:42:27 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/newton-tab-newton-receives-six-bids-with-varying-visions-for-austin-street-lot.htmlby Trevor Jones

Six different groups have submitted mixed-use development proposals for the Austin Street parking lot that could pump millions of dollars into a site the city has deemed surplus.

The bids were opened on April 25 and came with offer prices between $100 and $5 million. The projects range in scope and design, but each includes a variety of first-floor space for retail, a number of housing units and a public plaza...B’Nai B’rith Housing New England offered $1 million in its bid, which includes plans for 79 condominiums and space for three retail stores in a five-story, 116,000-square-foot structure...more.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:22:05 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/arutz-sheva-7-israel-national-news-jewish-groups-slam-glenn-beck-for-bloomberg-nazi-salute.htmlTelevision personality Glenn Beck, who has been known for his staunchly Israel and conservative views, has aroused Jewish criticism for depicting New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg giving a Nazi salute.

Speaking at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Saturday night, Beck likened the mayor to a Nazi for his campaigns to limit the size of sugary drinks, salt intake, curb tobacco displays and gun control.

"Glenn Beck, the keynote speaker at the NRA's annual convention, trivializes the Holocaust when he compares New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Adolf Hitler," the Jewish B'nai B'rith organization told ABC News.

"The casual use of Nazi imagery or words serves to undermine the atrocities of the Holocaust. Glenn Beck should apologize," the organization said...more.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:17:51 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/abc-news-radio-kmbz-kansas-city-glenn-beck-offends-jews-by-depicting-bloomberg-in-nazi-salute.htmlby Michael Caulfield

Glenn Beck roused the National Rifle Association's annual convention this weekend with his attacks on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but he also received criticism by a major Jewish group for depicting the mayor giving a Nazi salute.

The head of the Anti-Defamation League called Beck's comments "deeply offensive on so many levels," and B'nai B'rith called for Beck to apologize.

"Glenn Beck, the keynote speaker at the NRA's annual convention, trivializes the Holocaust when he compares New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Adolf Hitler," B'nai B'rith told ABC News. "The casual use of Nazi imagery or words serves to undermine the atrocities of the Holocaust.  Glenn Beck should apologize...more.
]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:15:47 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/daily-mail-uk-jewish-groups-furious-after-glenn-beck-depicts-bloomberg-doing-nazi-salute.htmlRight-wing pundit Glenn Beck sparked outrage among the Jewish community this weekend by comparing Michael Bloomberg to Adolf Hitler.

During his keynote address at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Texas, Mr Beck targeted the New York mayor for robbing US citizens of 'responsibility' and subjecting them to a dictator-like regime.

Both the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish organisation, B'nai B'rith, were upset by Mr Beck's comments and called for an apology.

A spokesman for B'nai B'rith told ABC News: 'Glenn Beck, the keynote speaker at the NRA's annual convention, trivializes the Holocaust when he compares New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Adolf Hitler.

'The casual use of Nazi imagery or words serves to undermine the atrocities of the Holocaust. Glenn Beck should apologize.']]>Mon, 06 May 2013 17:34:25 GMThttp://www.bnaibrith.org/4/post/2013/05/banker-tradesman-cutting-red-tape-how-regulatory-reform-is-working-in-mass.htmlby Susan Gittelman, executive director of B’nai B’rith Housing

People love to complain about government.

But sometimes streamlining happens. Regulations are simplified, compliance is made easier. Occasionally the rules even change – for the better.

When that happens, the taxpaying public should know about it. As developers of affordable housing for seniors and others in Massachusetts, we recently had a salutary experience that we discovered was part of a sweeping initiative by the Patrick administration to make state government more responsive.

Our task to overcome a balky regulation started almost literally in the sewer...more.]]>