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 263 Collections and/or Records:
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970
Left to right: Dave Goldstein hands a 50 year certificate from B'nai B'rith to Sidney P. Kohn.
B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1962
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1950-1970
Left to right: Sam Frazin, Ed Goldman, Frank Goldman, and Mel Zelinger pose together, possibly on the stage in the B'nai B'rith building in Denver, Colorado. Mel Zelinger is handing a cowboy hat to Frank Goldman.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Formal portrait of a man identified as Barney standing with his left thumb hooked in his pant pocket.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Formal head and shoulder portrait of an unidentified man, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1940-1960
Formal head and shoulder portrait of a Mr. Samuels, a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.
B'nai B'rith 171, 1963
Governor Love sits at a desk signing a proclamation to create B'nai B'rith month in 1963. Standing behind Governor Love are four unidentified men.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1930-1960
Formal head and shoulder portrait of Marvin D. who was associated with B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.
B'nai B'rith 171, between 1930-1960
Formal head and shoulder portrait of Sidney K., a member of B'nai B'rith, Lodge 171, Denver, Colorado.
B'nai B'rith 171, circa 1939
Left to right back row: Vic Rose, Hy Coggan, unidentified, and Ben Blumberg. Left to right front row: Joe Meeks, Sid Jacobs, Rabbi Lilyvel, and Judge Charles Rosenbaum pose together at a B'nai B'rith Lodge 171 event.