B'nai B'rith

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B'nai B'rith International
בְּנֵי בְּרִית
MottoThe Global Voice of the Jewish Community.
PredecessorIndependent Order of B'nai B'rith (and many others)
FormationOctober 13, 1843; 180 years ago (1843-10-13)
TypeNGO
53-0179971
Location
President
Seth J. Riklin
C.E.O.
Daniel S. Mariaschin
Vice Chairman
Brad Adolph
Websitewww.bnaibrith.org

B'nai B'rith is a social organization for Jews. It was founded in October, 1843. Its founders were Freemasons, and although Freemasonry is a completely separate organization it borrowed its symbols and rituals from Freemasonry.

Further reading[change | change source]

  • Wilhelm, Cornelia (2011). The Independent Orders of B'nai B'rith and True Sisters: Pioneers of a New Jewish Identity, 1843–1914. Wayne State University Press.

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