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.

Other websites [ change | change source ]

Wikisource has the text of a 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article about B'nai B'rith .

• Official website

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