Fifty Years On: Golan Reaching New Heights
By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman At the peak of the Golan, one can see directly into Syria. All photos by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman. In a development that went unnoticed but may have changed history, the...
August 3, 2017
The Curaçao Synagogue: A Caribbean Treasure in the Sands of Time
By Mervyn Rothstein Exterior of Mikvé Israel-Emanuel and below, the congregation’s torahs. All photos were taken by Ruth Rothstein. Serene and majestic, the bright yellow Mikvé...
August 3, 2017
The Balfour Declaration and B’nai B’rith: An Important Backstage Role
By Cheryl Kempler On Sunday, Dec. 2, 1917, London’s Royal Opera House was filled to capacity and overflowing into the street. The crowd of both Jews and Christians had come to express their...
August 3, 2017
A Life Dedicated to Service, and B’nai B’rith
By B’nai B’rith International Staff Jack Levitt is a teacher, role model and dedicated B’nai B’rith leader. A passionate supporter of Israel, he can recall the joy and...
August 3, 2017
The Glass Ceiling Is Cracked, but Not Broken, Young Leaders Are Told
By Felice Caspar Pictured left to right: Charles O. Kaufman, Jennifer L. Feldman, Einat Weiss, Gary P. Saltzman, Evelina Petrone, Deb Weiner, Eduard Redensky and Jay S. Feldman. Photo by...
August 3, 2017
Advocating Diversity, Page by Page
By Rachel Chasin Award-winning illustrator Shadra Strickland addresses the Washington, D.C., finalists on the importance of perseverance and not giving up on your dreams....
August 3, 2017
Fellowship on the Fairway
By Felice Caspar Blind golf champion Phil Blackwell delivers instruction to CLB golf clinic participants and Georgetown volunteers. Photo by Mitchell Layton During the spring and summer of...
August 3, 2017
The Invisible Caregivers: Can you see me?
By Mark D. OlshanAssociate Executive Vice President, B’nai B’rith International I don’t know if I’ve ever felt invisible. In my professional life, I’ve been...
August 2, 2017
Breadbreakers Upcoming Schedule (Omaha, Neb.)
Join B’nai B’rith Breadbreakers every Wednesday at Rose Blumkin Jewish Home from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your lunch, select a lunch at our kosher buffet for $11, or...