Read more... Nov 19, 2009
In addition, the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith is receiving $37,000 for its "No Place for Hate" initiative aimed at teaching schoolchildren to fight prejudice and bigotry of all types. This grant will establish relationships between ADL, Entergy Diversity Council members and up to 30 schools, including teachers, students and parents. (PNN Online)
In Jewish hall of fame: Streisand, no Stooges Sep 22, 2009
His exhibit of about 40 plaques is on display at the B'nai B'rith headquarters in Washington. The Jewish American Hall of Fame's Web site is at www. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Recently retired Stetson president Doug Lee dies Aug 26, 2009
In 1998, received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the NAACP West Volusia Branch and the B'nai B'rith Citizen of the Year Award. Previous coverage. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Local briefs: Selma slugger helps Team USA win Jul 8, 2009
2009 B'nai B'rith nominees. The 2009 Fresno chapter B'nai B'rith 15 award nominees will be honored May 18 at Pardini's. (Fresno Bee)
Bakersfield district to keep JV sports after all Jul 6, 2009
"He's turned four losing programs completely around and resurrected them. He's coached in similar demographics as Selma and he runs a similar type of system as our kids are familiar with. 2009 B'nai B'rith nominees The 2009 Fresno chapter B'nai B'rith 15 award nominees will be honored May 18 at Pardini's. The winner of the 58th annual award - based on athletic achievement, academic merit and community involvement - receives a $2,500 scholarship. Other finalists receive $500, and the student with... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
TWO-FAITH FAMILIES SHARE HOLIDAYS' JOY Jul 5, 2009
Congregation B'nai B'rith, a reform synagogue, also works with families, many of whom are interfaith, leaders say. Orthodox and some conservative synagogues don't endorse interfaith marriage, as it is partly blamed for the declining Jewish population in the United States and observance of rituals. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Graveside stories Jun 22, 2009
It wanders through the B'nai B'rith Hebrew section, where Jewish tradition says mourners should leave rocks, not flowers, at gravesites. It is all meant to paint a picture of Butte and the people who lived here. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sunnyside's Klatt wins B'nai B'rith May 19, 2009
"She almost fainted," the Sunnyside High senior said of Beverly Klatt, 81, after winning the B'nai B'rith award at Pardini's. The academics/athletics-based award -- Sunnyside's first in its eighth senior class -- landed Kelsey Klatt a $2,500 scholarship. (Fresno Bee)
Sunnyside's Klatt wins B'nai B'rith May 19, 2009
Sunnyside's Klatt wins B'nai B'rith - Sports - fresnobee ... Sunnyside's Klatt wins B'nai B'rith ... "She almost fainted," the Sunnyside High senior said of Beverly Klatt, 81, after winning the B'nai B'rith award at Pardini's. (Fresno Bee)
Q&A with Jessica Williams, Bullard track and field May 12, 2009
Besides being Bullard High's student body president, Senior Girl athlete and B'nai B'rith representative, an athletic director aide and elementary student tutor, Jessica Williams finds time to run -- and run quickly -- in track and field. In the Central Section rankings, she's No. 3 in the 100 meters (12. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Centre 'disassociates' itself from artist May 11, 2009
It has been deemed anti-Semitic by Jewish communities across the globe and was denounced by B'nai B'rith and the Canadian Jewish Congress's Quebec chapter. Reena Katz's exhibit, 'each hand as they are called,' will continue next week as planned. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Nobody Likes a Pushy Terrorist Mar 26, 2009
When you're finally ready show your recruit jihadi propaganda, choose a time when he is "tranquil and in the best religious mindset possible." Don't lay it on him when he's "upset or worried or sad." Break the ice by talking about Palestine, "an issue on which there is no disagreement." (It's assumed your recruit will not hold a membership in B'nai B'rith. Work your way up to explaining why "democracy and parliamentary activities" are incompatible with Islam. (Slate)
