B'nai Brith Calgary Lodge #816 – B'nai Brith Canada

B’nai Brith Calgary Lodge #816 and Calgary Lodge Menorah Foundation was proud to host its 72nd annual dinner on April 2nd, 2025 that welcomed close to 600 guests from all sectors of the Calgary community in the spirit of philanthropy and generosity to benefit numerous worthy projects and services in the Jewish and greater community.

The evening was an enormous success honouring the Hon. Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta and Vivian Bercovici, Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel.

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We’re pleased to share with you the Charities chosen by our Honourees as beneficiaries of the funds raised by the 2025 Dinner.

Danielle Smith chose the incredible Beit Halochem Canada, which has provided aid to disabled veterans of Israel since 1978! Our Dinner donation will help Beit Halochem raise funds to support rehabilitating, rebuilding, and enhancing the lives of thousands of Israelis disabled in the line of duty or by acts of terror.

Vivian Bercovici chose to support Calgary’s new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. This unique, best-in-class cancer facility was designed with and for patients at its core. It’s a cancer centre that ties research, innovation, and patient care together under one roof. Funds raised at the Dinner will help this Centre thrive in our community.

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Creative Writing Competition

B'nai Brith Canada presented an exciting educational initiative that promoted diversity and taught valuable lessons of inclusion to elementary and high school students. The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition invited high school students to reflect on the values of diversity and inclusion by writing and illustrating a story for elementary school students. Through peer-to-peer learning, students lead the way in creating communities where everyone is valued.

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What We do

Our Work

B’nai Brith Calgary Lodge #816 and the Lodge Menorah Foundation is a grassroots non-profit group committed to supporting local organizations who serve the ill or disadvantaged and/or provide programming for children, youth, and seniors.

For over 100 years, we have provided financial assistance to numerous community charities that applied for our support.

Since our roots in 1917, and building a soup kitchen to serve Calgarians during the 1918 flu epidemic, we have donated over $4,000,000 in support of local organizations.

How We Help

Make a Donation

Continuing with the Jewish custom of tzedakah, B’nai Brith Calgary Lodge #816 is proud to have provided support to local organizations for over 100 years. Your support ensures that we can continue efforts in Tikkun Olam, “repair of the world”, with the ultimate goal of promoting peace in our communities and in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I become a Member?

Visit this link and choose CALGARY LODGE to become a member today.

How does our organization apply for funding?

Please email us if your non-profit organization is looking for funding. To see a list of previously supported organizations, please click here.

Do you offer any Tribute or Greeting Cards?

We do offer a variety of tribute and greeting cards to mark a life milestone with a custom electronic greeting sent on your behalf.

I have more questions, can you help me?

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us here.

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B’nai Brith has advocated for Canadian Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1875. Calgary Lodge #816 received its charter on June 17, 1917 from B’nai Brith District 6, Chicago, Ill. and has been supporting local causes and contributing to the Calgary community for 103 years.