BOOK of LODGES the Force of the European Lodges
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B.H. B’nai B’rith Europe BOOK OF LODGES The force of the European Lodges EDITION 2018 - 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. Message from the President 01 2. A few words on B’nai B’rith 02 3. Map of B’nai B’rith Europe 04 4. List of the European Lodges 05 FOCUS LODGE 07 1. Croatia 08 2. Denmark 09 3. Germany 10 4. Greece 12 5. Italy 13 6. Slovakia 14 7. Switzerland 16 8. The Netherlands 20 9. Norway 22 10. Ukraine 23 11. UK 24 12. France 25 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 37 1 Introduction MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Presidents Dear Sisters and Brothers, Dear Friends The idea of publishing the Book of the Lodges was born of the will of the Pres- ident of B′nai B′rith Europe and all the members of the Executive committee to show the strong capacity of our organi- zation to fight anti-semitism in Europe, to contribute to the dissemination of the culture and of the history of the Europe- an Jews and to spread the values of our movement. order to reinforce the bond of friendship Members of BBE Executive committee and to develop it. noted the dynamism of the Lodges which The “Book of the Lodges 5779” is the com- organize throughout the year cultural and pilation of information transmitted by the charitable events, develop rich programs Presidents of B′nai B′rith Europe Lodges and conferences, launch and coordinate which I thank warmly. actions in the spirit of B’nai B’rith values and thus contribute largely to the notori- Thanks to Jonas Dafner-Markowitz and to ety of B′nai B′rith in Europe. The “Book of Hanna Kalmenson who allowed the real- the Lodges” wishes to highlight the work ization of the “Book of the Lodges 5779” completed by the members of B′nai B′rith Europe to ensure the promotion of all these events and to inspire each one. The “Book of the Lodges 5779” which cel- ebrates the 175 years of B′nai B′rith is also Fraternally a means of creating contacts when travel- SERGE DAHAN ling in Europe. It facilitates the opportuni- President of B′nai B′rith Europe ties of exchanges and common actions in Introduction 2 WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO A FEW WORDS ON B’NAI B’RITH Our Mission B’nai B’rith is dedicated to improving the The original members’ first concrete quality of life for people around the globe. action was creating an insurance poli- We are a national and global leader in ad- cy that awarded members’ widows $30 vancing human rights; Israel advocacy; toward funeral expenses, and a stipend ensuring access to safe and affordable of one dollar a week for the rest of their housing for low-income seniors and ad- lives. Each child would also receive a sti- vocacy on vital issues concerning seniors pend and, for male children, assurance and their families; diversity education; he would be taught a trade. It is from this improving communities and helping com- basis of humanitarian aid and service that munities in crisis. a system of fraternal lodges and chapters grew in the United States and, eventually, Since 1843, B’nai B’rith has played a vital around the world. role around the world. Making the world a safer, more tolerant and better place is the mission that still drives our organization. Pillars of Our Work 9 Human Rights and Public Policy Our History 9 Supporting and Defending Israel 9 Senior Advocacy and Housing In 1843, Henry Jones and 11 other Ger- 9 Helping Communities man-Jewish immigrants gathered in Sin- sheimer’s Café on New York’s Lower East Side to confront what Isaac Rosenbourg, one of B’nai B’rith’s founders, called “the deplorable condition of Jews in this, our newly adopted country.” Thus, B’nai B’rith (children of the covenant) was born. 3 Introduction B’nai B’rith Europe B’nai B’rith Europe as part of the world- The current President of B’nai B’rith Eu- wide Jewish organization B’nai B’rith rope is Serge Dahan, assisted by an Exec- International is dedicated to combating utive Committee representing B’nai B’rith anti-Semitism as well as promoting tol- all over Europe. erance and intergroup understanding The Executive Committee is composed by around the globe according to its motto Daniel Citone (Mentor), Solomon Bali (Vice «Benevolence, Brotherly & Sisterly Love president), Valerie Achache (Secretary and Harmony». General), André Ouazana (Treasurer) Mon- B’nai B’rith Europe is composed by the Eu- ica Barzilay (Switzerland), Gunnar Bjork ropean Lodges and aims at the following (Denmark), Francine Coen (France), Felicia goals: Waldman (Romania), Tomas Kraus (Czech Republic), Michael Naor (Germany), 9 To fight racism, xenophobia and Philippe Meyer(France), Alan Miller(UK), ant-Semitism Eric Engelmayer (Luxembourg). 9 To support the State of Israel 9 To help the needy B’nai B’rith Europe is actively represented 9 To promote Jewish identity in 25 European countries. 9 To strengthen the knowledge about Jewish presence through Culture and Heritage 9 To encourage and train young Jewish adults for leadership in the Jewish Com- munities Introduction 4 WHERE WE ARE MAP OF B’NAI B’RITH EUROPE Countries with Lodges 5 Introduction LIST OF B’NAI B’RITH EUROPE LODGES 9 Austria, Wien : Zwi Perez Chajes 9 Slovakia, Kosice : Concordia 9 Belgium, Brussels : Marc Chagall and 9 Slovakia, Bratislava : Tolerancia Henry Jones 9 Spain, Barcelona : Nahmanides 9 Belgium, Antwerpen : Mala Zimetbaum 9 Sweden, Malmö : Malmö 9 Bulgaria, Sofia : Carmel 9 Switzerland, Geneva : Henry Dunant 9 Croatia, Zagreb : Gavro Schwarz 9 Switzerland, Lausanne : Edmond Fleg 9 Czech Republic, Prague : Renaissance 9 Switzerland, Zürich : Augustin Keller 9 Denmark, Copenhagen : Denmark 9 Switzerland, Zürich Evi und Sigi Feigel 9 Germany, Berlin : Raoul Wallenberg 9 The Netherlands, Amsterdam : Hilleel 9 Germany, Düsseldorf : Franz Rosenzweig 9 The Netherlands, Rotterdam : Hollandia 9 Germany, Frankfurt : Frankfurt- 9 Ukraine, Kiev : Kiev Schönstädt 9 Ukraine, Lvov : Leopolis, Dr. Emil 9 Germany, Köln : Rheinland Domberger 9 Germany, München : Menorah/Hebraica 9 United Kingdom, Cheshire Unity Lodge 9 Greece, Athens : Judith 9 United Kingdom, Barnet: Abraham 9 Greece, Gerakas : Philon Lewin Unity Lodge 9 Hungary, Budapest : Budapest 9 United Kingdom, Cheshire Unity Lodge 9 Italy, Livorno : Isidoro Kahn 9 United Kingdom Edgware Women’s 9 Italy, Milan : Nathan E Anna Cassuto Lodge 9 Italy, Rome : Elia Benamozegh 9 United Kingdom, Finchley and Hendon Lodge 9 Italy, Rome: Stefano Gaj Tache 9 United Kingdom, Temple Fortune: First 9 Luxembourg, Luxembourg city : Lodge of England Luxembourg 9 United Kingdom, Totteridge: First Unity 9 Norway, Oslo : Norgelosjen Lodge 9 Poland, Warsaw : Polin 9 United Kingdom, Golders Green: Raoul 9 Romania, Bucharest : Moses Rosen Wallenberg Unity Lodge 9 Russia, St. Petersbourg : Sons Of The 9 United Kingdom, Stonegrove: Shlomo Covenant Argov Unity Lodge 9 Serbia, Belgrad : B’nei B’rit Loge Serbie 9 United Kingdom, Surrey: Thames Lodge 676 Introduction 6 9 United Kingdom, Pinner: Yad B’Yad 9 France, Neuilly sur Seine : Anne Frank Lodge 9 France, Neuilly sur Seine: Haïm Bialik 9 United Kingdom, Stanmore: Yitzhak 9 France, Nice : Côte d’Azur Rabin Lodge 9 France, Nice : Golda Meir 9 France, Aix en Provence: Jules Isaac 9 France, Nice : Léon Eshkenazi Manitou 9 France, Avignon : Emeth Avignon 9 France, Nice: Mazal Tov 9 France, Bordeaux: Michel de Montaigne 9 France, Nice: Moshe Dayan 9 France, Antibes: René Cassin 9 France, Nice: Theodor Herzl 9 France, Antibes: Schlomo Altun 06 9 France, Perpignan: Ben Salomon 9 France, Boulogne Billancourt: Marinette Perpignan Artman 9 France, Paris: Ben Gourion 9 France, Colmar: Scheurer Kestner 9 France, Paris: Chalom Aleichem 9 France, Cannes: Chalom Cannes 9 France, Paris: Daniel Pearl 9 France, Deauville: Deauville-Jerusalem 9 France, Paris: France Zadoc Khan 9 France, Enghien les Bains: Kinereth 9 France, Paris: George Gerschwin 9 France, Grenoble : Mordehai 9 France, Paris: Hanouka 9 France, Le Raincy : Isaac Bashevis Singer 9 France, Paris: Hillel 9 France, Lille: Cha’areh Chalom 9 France, Paris: Jacob Kaplan 9 France: Lyon: Edwin Guggenheim-Marc 9 France, Paris: Léon Blum Judaisme Aron Pluriel 9 France, Lyon: Joseph Reich 9 France, Paris: Or ve Chalom 9 France, Lyon: Lehman-Rabin 9 France, Paris: Paris – Jerusalem 9 France, Marseille: Emile Zola 9 France, Paris: Sigmund Freud 9 France, Marseille: Louis Kahn Eyran 9 France, Paris: Tsedek Picard 9 France, Rueil Malmaison: Kadima 9 France, Marseille: Harmonie Maimonide 9 France, Marseille: Joseph Kessel 9 France, Saint-Maur : Ben Yehouda 9 France, Metz: Armand Kraemer 9 France, Saint Mandé: Leon Poliakov 9 France, Metz: Elie Bloch 9 France, Strasbourg, Levinas Strasbourg 9 France, Montpellier: Rambam 9 France, Strasbourg : René Hirschler Maimonide 9 France, Thiais: Yonathan Netahnyahou 9 France, Mulhouse: Paul Jacob 9 France, Toulon : Levinas Toulon 9 France, Nancy: Beer Isaac Beer 9 France, Toulouse : Maimonide Toulouse Jerusalem 9 France, Villeurbanne : Victor Basch 9 France, Nancy: Elie Wurm 9 France, Versailles: Versailles 7 Focus Lodge LODGE FOCUS Focus Lodge 8 GAVRO SCHWARTZ Zagreb, Croatia History Direction Board The lodge was created in 2003. The Lodge President was founded by first President Dragan Darko Fischer Stern. Vice-President The goals of the B’nai B’rith Members of Miljenko Bernfest Zagreb are promoting Jewish culture, as well as Israeli culture and the support of Treasurer & Secretary General the state of Israel. They also fight against Altarac Mira anti-Semitism and racial discrimination and improve relations among Jewish peo- ple and official public institutions. Activities 9 Lectures on State of Israel, history of jewish people 9 Exhibition about Israel 9 Concerts of Jewish Music 9 Publishing “Voice of BB” (web issue) 9 Focus Lodge DANMARK Copenhagen, Denmark History Direction Board The lodge was created in 1912 by three Mentor members of the Danish Jewish Communi- Gunnar Bjork ty, who became members of the lodge in Hamburg, Germany, thereafter Danmark President Loge was installed in Copenhagen.