The 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.

by 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.

Michael 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.

by 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.

by 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.

Television 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.

by 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.

Right-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.'

by 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.

by Eduardo Kohn, director of Latin American affairs at B'nai B'rith International

Aunque no hay confirmación ni noticias oficiales de que Israel haya efectuado bombardeos en Siria en las últimas 48 horas, todos los datos extraoficiales así lo indican.

¿Por qué la frontera entre Israel y Siria puede convertirse en un campo de batalla después de 40 años de tregua? La respuesta es sencilla, pero sus consecuencias pueden ser trágicas, como toda situación bélica. La Siria del dirigente sirio Bachar al Asad es hoy un protectorado iraní, e Irán es una amenaza existencial para Israel. Siria se desangra desde hace más de dos años en una guerra civil que ha costado la barbarie de casi 100.000 muertos civiles sin que a la comunidad internacional se le alteren los nervios...more.