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B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes New Regional Director in Manitoba

August 23, 2017 By Hailey Kobrin Communications Associate B’nai Brith Canada B’nai Brith Canada is pleased to announce that Ran Ukashi has joined the organization as Regional Director in Manitoba. Ukashi brings forth vast experience as a Policy Analyst in the Health, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs sectors of the Province of Manitoba, and other organizations. As […]

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B’nai Brith Canada Appoints New Director of Government Relations

August 23, 2017 By Hailey Kobrin Communications Associate B’nai Brith Canada B’nai Brith Canada is delighted to announce that Brian Herman has been appointed to serve as its Director of Government Relations. Herman will be based in Ottawa and will develop relationships with government leaders, decision-makers and influencers. He also will educate and advocate on behalf of

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The Montreal Alouettes’ Jewish Connection Continues in the Press Box

The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. August 22, 2017 Professional football in Montreal has had many Jewish connections over the years. The Canadian Football League’s Alouettes were once owned by the Berger family, father Sam and his sons. One of the latter, David, went

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In Honour of the Jewish Founder of the Montreal Memories Facebook Page

The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. August 14, 2017 TORONTO – On Friday, July 28, a graveside service was held at the Congregation Darchei Noam section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery in Maple, Ont. for Barry Zbar, a Montreal native who, despite moving to Toronto

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AEPi Names B’nai Brith Canada as its First Canadian Philanthropic Partner

August 11, 2017 By Daniel Koren and Tevy Pilc Media Coordinator | Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada  TORONTO/INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time in its 104-year history, international Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) has chosen a Canadian charity – B’nai Brith Canada – as one of its philanthropic partners. AEPi has pledged to raise $25,000 for B’nai Brith Canada’s ongoing human rights

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B’nai Brith Canada Commemorates Victims of AMIA Bombing

July 18, 2017 By Hailey Kobrin Communications Associate B’nai Brith Canada B’nai Brith Canada is marking the 23rd anniversary of the attack on the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentine (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, which occurred July 18, 1994. Taking place two years after the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires that killed 29 people, it left 85

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B’nai Brith Recognizes Lachute, Que. for Preventing Event Honouring Nazi Pilot

June 15, 2017 By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada B’nai Brith Canada recognized the city of Lachute, Que. on Thursday with a certificate for preventing the celebration of a Nazi pilot at a ceremony in March. Hannah Reitsch, known for her close ties to Adolf Hitler and the first woman to fly a

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