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Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Denver Lodge No. 171 (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

B'nai B'rith is the oldest and largest of the national Jewish service organizations in the United States. The Charter for the Denver Chapter states that the (Independent Order of B’nai B’rith Charter for a Lodge to be known by the name, style and title of Denver Lodge No. 171 to hold its sessions in the city of Denver, Col. seventh day of April, 1872 (5632)). Through a national effort, the organization raised enough money to open National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives in 1899.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.04.0004.00037
Abstract

Four men, members of B'nai B'rith, pose together at a dinner. Back row left to right are Dave Goldstein and Judge Al Cohen; front row left to right are Jack Capito and Ben Blumberg.

Dates: between 1940-1960