Raoul Wallenberg
A name that commits...
Raoul Wallenberg, born into a wealthy Swedish banking family in 1912, became one of the most important personalities in contemporary history through his unprecedented rescue operation of Hungarian Jews during the Second World War.
In the summer of 1944, Wallenberg traveled to Budapest as a diplomat on behalf of the Swedish government. With the help of Swedish “protective passports” and the establishment of “shelters”, he saved the lives of thousands of Hungarian Jews.
Wallenberg's fearless commitment brought him into conflict not only with the National Socialists, but also with the leaders of the “Red Army”.
In January 1945, he was arrested by the Soviets as an alleged Nazi “collaborator” and deported to Siberia.
His legacy is still alive today and stands for courage, humanity and standing up for the rights of others.
The Raoul Wallenberg Lodge
In the post-war years, a B`nai B`rith Lodge was not founded again in Berlin until 1959, which was named in memory of the former, venerable Grand President, Leo Baeck.
Later there were two more, the Janusz Korczak and Simon Dubnow lodges. All three disbanded due to the age of their members.
However, their children founded the Raoul Wallenberg Lodge in 1979, when they were all around 30. Our core values are the same as those of our founding fathers 180 years ago in the USA, namely: charity, brotherly and sisterly love, unity.
Financed by membership fees and donations, we regularly support charitable organizations, social projects and people in need. Politically, we are committed to Israel and against anti-Semitism. We promote both Jewish cultural heritage and intercultural dialog.
Our diverse activities enjoy a high level of acceptance among our members and guests.
We regularly organize lectures and panel discussions, museum and exhibition visits as well as our popular, multi-day lodge trips in the footsteps of Jewish cultural heritage.
Social gatherings such as summer parties, winter walks and storytelling afternoons are held in a cheerful, informal atmosphere. By celebrating Jewish holidays together, we maintain the old traditions of our ancestors.
We pay particular attention to passing on our basic values to the younger generation. Our new series of events “Raoul Wallenberg Loge, Family and Friends” creates a sense of identity and provides a lively framework for exciting encounters.
We are in close contact with other German-speaking and European lodges. We visit each other and cultivate personal relationships, especially in the context of national and international conferences.
