Independent Order of B'nai B'rith
Biography
The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith was founded in New York City in 1843 by Jewish Germanic immigrants. B'nai B'rith is a philanthropic and social service organization that and seeks to integrate Jewish identity with the public and civil sphere in America.
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
B'nai B'rith, 1968-1978
Various materials and publications related to B'nai B'rith, a philanthropic and social service organization.
B'nai B'rith, 1897-1950
Series 2 of 7 includes newspaper articles, Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (B'nai B'rith) Denver Lodge 171 programs, and a national B'nai B'rith certificate to Milton Anfenger.
B'nai B'rith Certificate to Milton Anfenger, 1950 March 19
Certificate from B'nai B'rith in appreciation to Milton Anfenger for more than a half-century of service. The certificate was done in Washington, D. C. and was signed by the President and Secretary of B'nai B'rith. Milton Louis Anfenger served as president of the Denver Lodge No. 171 and as president and treasurer of B'nai B'rith Grand Lodge No. 2. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Box 1, 1944-1945, 2005
(1) book- ''Paving the Way: The Life of Morris E. Adelstein'' 2005; (2) magazines: ''The National Jewish Monthly'' 1944 and 1945
Box 1, 1902-1970
The first Jewish families arrived in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1878 and Congregation Monefiore was formed in 1884. J. E. Rosenwald Lodge, No. 545, I.O.B.B was organized in 1902, the second B'nai B'rith Chapter in New Mexico. Contains two ledgers with Minutes (1902-1970), and two ledgers with financial information, including dues payments by members (1902-1980).
Box 94 (Bowling Ball & Shoes), 1953-2018
Objects related to B'nai B'rith bowling association: Bowling ball, shoes, trophy and 2018 program.
Box 97 (Bowling Bag), Mid-Late 20th Century
Bowling bag from mid-late 20th century. Belonged to B'nai B'rith bowling league member.
Flatow Family, 1896, 1993
The Flatow family of Cripple Creek, Colorado, included Julius and Bernard Flatow, as well as a number of other relatives. Their descendant, Natalie Flatow-Vasa of New York, tells of her father Richard Flatow's stories of his boyhood in Cripple Creek during the 1890s.
Group of Men and Women in Front of Fence, 1912
Group of men and women standing in front of a large wood fence. Milton Anfenger is eighth from the right in the front. He is standing sideways and is smoking a cigar. The photograph is on page 172 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. He belonged to a number of organizations, including B'nai B'rith and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Jewish Benevolence, Panel 2, 2001
One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Jewish Benevolence" and includes B'nai B'rith and David Kline, Denver Sheltering Home, National Council of Jewish Women and Channah Milstein.
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