Independent Order of B'nai B'rith. Denver Lodge No. 171 (Denver, Colo.)
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 2 Collections and/or Records:
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1935-1945
Left to right: Judge Charles Rosenbaum, Jack Gelt, and Joe Cohen pose together at a formal event.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1935-1945
Four men associated with B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado are gathered around a document. Back row left to right: Judge Al Cohen and Stan Hailpein. Front row left to right: Joe Cohen and Saul Levine.