The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bnai-brith/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bnai Brith | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bnai-brith/ 32 32 London rabbi held in Ireland for alleged unlicensed circumcision https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-rabbi-held-in-ireland-for-alleged-unlicensed-circumcision/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:41:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3345786 Prosecution of Jonathan Abraham, a certified mohel according to his lawyer, prompts claims that the move is excessive and motivated by antisemitism

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]]> Hadassah, other groups delay right-wing takeover of World Zionist Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/hadassah-other-groups-delay-right-wing-takeover-of-world-zionist-congress/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:44:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2412517 Legacy Jewish groups like Naamat, Maccabi, B’nai B’rith International, the Women’s International Zionist Organization and Emunah step in to delay contentious vote

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]]> Chicago industrialist donates $25 million to B’nai B’rith youth group https://www.timesofisrael.com/chicago-industrialist-donates-25-million-to-bnai-brith-youth-group/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:09:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2019628 Contribution by Theodore and Harriette Perlman will allow group to launch and expand new programs to empower young Jewish women

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]]> New Quebec government plans to ban public servants from wearing kippas https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-quebec-government-plans-to-ban-public-servants-from-wearing-kippas/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:01:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1940562 Jewish groups assail move to limit religious symbols as 'assault on fundamental freedoms,' contravention of Canadian rights charters

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]]> Jewish groups criticize Trump on immigration, praise him on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-criticize-trump-on-immigration-praise-him-on-iran/ Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:44:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1782416 US organizations slam president's remark that he has 'protected religious liberty,' commend him for Israel support

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]]> Jewish groups find small victories in a tax bill they otherwise hate https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-find-small-victories-in-a-tax-bill-they-otherwise-hate/ Fri, 22 Dec 2017 20:12:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1756735 Organizations criticize new code's potential negative effects on healthcare, while finding some points of optimism

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]]> Jewish groups call for tougher gun control laws in aftermath of Las Vegas attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-in-aftermath-of-las-vegas-attack-call-for-tougher-gun-control-laws/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 03:26:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1704567 'There is no acceptable, reasonable need for civilians to have access to large rounds of ammunition,' says B'nai B'rith after mass shooting claims at least 59 lives

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]]> Canadian police issue arrest warrant for anti-Semitic imam https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-anti-semitic-imam/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:47:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1659624 In sermon at Montreal mosque, Muhammad bin Musa al Nasr filmed quoting Quran to call for Jews' destruction

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]]> Weighing in on Western Wall crisis, new US envoy calls for Jewish unity https://www.timesofisrael.com/weighing-in-on-western-wall-crisis-us-envoy-calls-for-jewish-unity/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:56:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1648307 In first public speech since taking office, Ambassador David Friedman slams unnamed Jewish organization for questioning ongoing support of Israel

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]]> New Canadian law makes vandalism of Jewish buildings a hate crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-canadian-law-makes-vandalism-of-jewish-buildings-a-hate-crime/ Fri, 12 May 2017 13:30:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1617428 Jewish community plays leading role in drafting and lobbying for passage of amendment to criminal code

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]]> Sign depicts Trump with swastika-like imagery https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sign-depicts-trump-with-swastika-like-imagery/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 11:50:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1583056 Phoenix billboard's designer says it is supposed to represent 'power, money and dictatorship'

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]]> Trump ‘disappointed, concerned’ by anti-Semitic crimes; Jewish groups demand action https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-disappointed-concerned-by-anti-semitic-crimes-as-jewish-groups-demand-action/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:02:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1570153&preview_id=1570153 After new wave of JCC bomb threats, White House says 'no one should feel afraid to follow their religion'; NY and PA governors order stepped up probes

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]]> Toronto students to commemorate Holocaust on campus https://www.timesofisrael.com/toronto-students-to-commemorate-holocaust-on-campus/ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:27:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1524625 Resolution at Ryerson receives unanimous approval, despite pro-Palestinian boycott effort earlier this month

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]]> Israel’s UN envoy investigated for buying positive media coverage https://www.timesofisrael.com/danon-investigated-for-buying-positive-media-coverage/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:53:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1508962 Foreign Ministry probes Danny Danon after report alleges he bought laudatory article to promote diplomacy work

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]]> Indigenous activist is new ‘face’ of B’nai Brith Canada https://www.timesofisrael.com/indigenous-activist-is-new-face-of-bnai-brith-canada/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:52:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1486115 Organization seeks to 'define the terms of engagement,' using the former offensive lineman to shape conversation about Israel

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