Somerville Shabbat service attracts new crowd Nov 15, 2009
Zara Tzanev Eliana Jacobowitz poses for a photo in Temple B'nai Brith. More related photos. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Feds Move To Seize 4 Mosques, Skyscraper Nov 13, 2009
Let's convert them to either US military R&R facilities or convention centers for the B'nai Brith and Jewish League. by 50BMS13 November 12, 2009 10:51 PM EST. (CBS News)
Temple Bnai Brith open house weekend Sept. 11-13 Sep 12, 2009
Temple B'nai Brith will hold its fall open house weekend Sept. 11-13 ... Temple B'nai Brith is located at 201 Central Street (just off Broadway on Winter Hill), Somerville. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Ten touchy minutes on Gaza May 15, 2009
The Quebec Jewish Congress called it "anti-Semitic and full of hatred." B'nai Brith says it is "clearly aimed at maligning Jews" and asked Toronto's mayor to cancel the show. If someone says "clearly" about a thing, it's usually a sign that it's wide open to interpretation. (Globe and Mail)
Actor says Churchill play does not take sides May 14, 2009
B'nai Brith Canada, a Jewish advocacy organization, claims in a press release the play is anti-Semitic in thrust because it depicts Jews as oppressors of Palestinians, bloodthirsty aggressors and child-killers ... But Frank Dimant, executive vice-president of B'nai Brith Canada, alleges that the play is written to polarize and that attempts to criticize it are more likely to bring cries against censorship than a discussion of the issues. (Globe and Mail)
Israeli dancing planned at Temple B'nai Brith Apr 9, 2009
Wicked Local Somerville Posted Apr 08, 2009 @ 08:09 PM. Temple B nai Brith will host an evening of Israeli dancing Sunday, April 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. Raphael Gottesman will teach a mix of easy and intermediate dances. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Economic woes fueling Canadian anti-Semitism, group says Apr 9, 2009
In its annual audit of anti-Semitic incidents, the League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada recorded 1,135 anti-Semitic incidents in 2008 an increase of 8 ... Anita Bromberg, director of legal affairs for B'nai Brith Canada, said her organization has been collecting and analyzing data about anti-Semitism for 27 years ... B'nai Brith compared reported incidents in Canada with Australia, which recorded a 2-percent increase, and the United Kingdom, which had 4% fewer incidents in 2008 than... (USA Today -- News)
March 29 open house at Temple Bnai Brith Mar 29, 2009
Temple B'nai Brith is an independent Jewish congregation serving Somerville and surrounding communities for over 100 years ... Non-members are welcome to all activities at Temple B'nai Brith ... Temple B'nai Brith is located at 201 Central Street (just off Broadway in Winter Hill), Somerville. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
British MP banned from Canada Mar 21, 2009
The decision received rave reviews from two of the country's most prominent Jewish organizations, B'nai Brith Canada and the Canadian Jewish Congress. We applaud the government for its explicit recognition that individuals who glorify terrorism, and promote hatred be denied access into Canada, said a statement from B'nai Brith's executive vice-president, Frank Dimant. (Globe and Mail)
'LTTE flags at Tamil rally not illegal' Mar 19, 2009
In fact, B'nai Brith, the national body of Canadian Jews, Wednesday urged the city police to expand its probe into the display of LTTE flags to include Hamas and Hezbollah. "We commend the Toronto Police for launching an investigation into the display of the flag of the Tamil Tigers, a terrorist group outlawed in this country," said Frank Dimant of B'nai Brith Canada. (Sify.com, India)
Israel, apartheid, anti-Semites Mar 6, 2009
B'nai Brith ran full-page newspaper ads asking universities to prevent it and the attendant anti-Semitism on campus. There were no ads from organizers, so we didn't hear them being anti-Semitic in their own words or denying the charge. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Ahenakew found not guilty Feb 24, 2009
Randy Katzman, a spokesman for B'nai Brith, criticized the ruling and said his organization would either ask the Crown to review or maybe ask for the legislation to be changed. Crown prosecutor Sandeep Bains said he will need to scrutinize the ruling further before deciding whether to appeal. (Globe and Mail -- National)
