North New Jersey B'nai B'rith Women
North New Jersey B’nai B’rith Women - B'nai B'rith was founded in New York City's Lower East Side on October 13, 1843, by 12 recent German Jewish immigrants led by Henry Jones. It was organized as a secret lodge to confront the terrible living conditions for Jews in their new country. Its initial purpose was to attend to the sick and help the widows and orphans. Its goals later expanded to other Jewish social and political philanthropic ventures, both nationally and internationally.
The first ladies’ auxiliary chapter was formed in San Francisco in 1897, and became “B'nai B'rith Women” In 1909. In 1995, it broke away as an independent organization and is now known as “Jewish Women International" Below are photos from our area communities showing some of the organization’s work and activities.
North NJ B’nai B’rith Women of Paterson. Seated 6th from left is President Annabelle Kraemer, standing 2nd from left is Jean Eckhans, standing 7th is Leona Rogol. Please help us identify the rest of these ladies, the event and the date.
Annabelle Kraemer, B'nai B’rith Women of North Jersey President, speaking at Waldorf Astoria donor dinner, 1950. Can you help us identify the rest of these folks?
B’nai B’rith Women, Mar. 29,1962. Mrs. Edwin Frieman, President of New Milford B’nai B’rith Women points to B’nai B’rith welcome sign to New Milford located at intersection of River Road and New Bridge Road. Also present are Mrs. Isaac Smith on the left and Mrs. Stanley Heller on the right.
B’nai B’rith Chinese Auction in Wayne, 1990. Pictured L-r are Suzanne Rosenzweig, Sue Feldman, and Josh Rosenzweig.
B’nai B’rith Women 'challah bake' in Wayne, 1990. Pictured L-r are Sue Nagler, Sue Feldman, Gail Cohen, and Judy Weil.
B’nai B’rith Women 'challah bake' in Wayne, 1990. Pictured are Gail Cohen and Sue Nagler.