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BBUK announce a series of Virtual Programmes
BBUK’s Programme of Virtual Meetings Dates for your diary Sunday, 12 April, 8pm – Lyn Julius Journalist, blogger, founder of Harif and author of the highly acclaimed book Uprooted. "The British in Iraq: were they good for the Jews?" The talk will cover the[...]
read morePesach Greetings to Members
To every member of B’nai B’rith along with your family and friends, Chag Sameach Pesach 5780 At this most difficult of times for everyone on earth, Edna and I extend our sincere hope for your good health, safety and happiness. We look forward[...]
read moreEuropean Commission replies to Jeremy Havardi’s letter
Dear Mr Havardi, Thank you for your e-mail of 24 February 2020, addressed to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. I am replying to your letter on her behalf as Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish[...]
read moreKyiv Lodge Thanks BBUK
Dear Members This letter below from our contact in the B’nai B’rith Kiev Lodge, Svetlana Levitas, illustrates the importance and the vital contribution made by members of BBUK in supporting our Brothers and Sisters in Ukraine. The B'nai B'rith UK Medical[...]
read moreThe effects of the Coronavirus on B’nai B’rith activities
This message is to wish you and your families well during the current crisis and to update you as to my thoughts on the effects of the Coronavirus on B'nai B'rith activities. I am sure that each and every one[...]
read moreBBUK Present Awards to JFS Pupils
Tony Swabe and Jeremy Havardi presented two students from JFS with awards in the Jean Etherton B'nai B'rith UK essay competition recently introduced by BBUK. Noa Levy won first prize for her essay on tackling prejudice and promoting tolerance while[...]
read moreB’nai B’rith London Bureau of International Affairs joined with Wimbledon Synagogue to host Prof. Rosemary Hollis
On the 23rd February the B’nai B’rith London Bureau of International Affairs joined with Wimbledon Synagogue to host Prof. Rosemary Hollis who spoke to a very large audience, which included members of the Quakers and Anglican communities. Her chosen topic[...]
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