Born in the heart of New York’s Lower East Side, B’nai B’rith emerged nearly two centuries ago with a noble goal: to champion and uplift new immigrants as they acclimated to life in their newly adopted homeland.
Since its inception, our organization has stood as an enduring emblem of compassion and community, igniting a tradition of mutual aid that proudly marks us as America’s first national service organization.
For 180 years, B’nai B’rith has stood resolute in its mission to unite, care, and uplift. Our national network of senior housing communities and relentless dedication to humanitarian aid have woven a tapestry of compassion that reaches wherever and whenever it is needed.
As we pause to celebrate our remarkable accomplishments, we are keenly aware of the vital work that lies ahead. The world around us is witnessing an alarming surge in anti-Semitic acts — a troubling trend that has reached unprecedented heights — with hateful rhetoric infiltrating mainstream discourse. Simultaneously, Israel faces an unrelenting barrage of defamation and vilification on international stages, where its very right to exist is questioned on a daily basis.
In the face of these challenges, we will continue to shine a relentless light on these injustices and to steadfastly combat hate in all its forms.
Since 1843