Celebrating Young Jewish Artists Down Under
By Felice Caspar
The B’nai B’rith Shalom Menorah Unit in the Melbourne, Australia suburb of Caulfield, has, for 22 years, organized an annual arts show and competition. It provides Jewish students with an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their talent and win prizes and scholarships.
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Jewish Communities and Western Democracies: What is the Future?
By Felice Caspar
On Sunday evening, Oct. 29, participants from 20 countries began the leadership forum with a chance to meet each other and socialize and enjoy a scenic cruise on the Vltava River, welcoming everyone to Prague were: Daniel Citone, president, B’nai B’rith Europe (holding microphone) with Tomas Kraus, president, B’nai B’rith Renaissance Praha.
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Hats Off to Excellence in Fort Worth
By Felice Caspar
In presenting the Jewish Person of the Year award annually since 1951, the B’nai B’rith Isadore Garsek Lodge #269 of Fort Worth, Texas has a tradition of recognizing innovation and altruism.
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B'nai B'rith Resident Leadership Retreat: A 30-Year Success Story
First held in 1987, from Aug. 2-8, 2017, the B’nai B’rith Resident Leadership Retreat brought 28 seniors to Perlman Camp in Lake Como, Pa. The goal was to empower these leaders and help them create a sense of community among their fellow residents. These representatives came from the 38 low-income senior housing facilities from across the country that B’nai B’rith proudly supports.
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Hurricane Harvey Aid in Houston
For more than 10 years, B’nai B’rith has teamed up with Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity to provide funds and people-power to communities in need. We have been honored with a $100,000 grant from AEPi, specifically for disaster relief efforts.
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