Abe Silverman is appointed to Alberta’s anti-racism council
By Jeremy Appel B’nai Brith’s Alberta public affairs manager Abe Silverman has been appointed to the province’s anti-racism advisory council. Silverman says he got news…
Human Rights
Itzhak Perlman, Rep. Jamie Raskin and a blind rabbi highlight the need for disability advocacy
by Larry Luxner (Feb. 2021) – When Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1963, he performed while seated — a consequence of…
Education about the Holocaust is key to combating conspiracy theories today
by Irwin Cotler and Audrey Azoulay (Jan. 27, 2021) – One-third of Europeans have little to no knowledge of the Holocaust. Nearly one-quarter of young…
Back to the future: Bondar brings B’nai Brith to a new generation of men and women
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Darren Bondar is excited to have ascended to the presidency of one of Jewish Calgary’s most deeply rooted organizations. In…
Calgary Public Library plans multifaceted Holocaust programming starting Jan. 27 with live virtual event
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary Public Library Community Learning Advocate Patrick Mealey’s outreach to Marnie Bondar and Dahlia Libin less than two months ago…