B'nai B'rith
בְּנֵי בְּרִית | |
Motto | The Global Voice of the Jewish Community. |
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Predecessor | Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (and many others) |
Formation | October 13, 1843 |
Type | NGO |
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Location | |
President | Seth J. Riklin |
C.E.O. | Daniel S. Mariaschin |
Vice Chairman | Brad Adolph |
Website | www |
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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