The current form of the preamble to the constitution is more detailed and specific. but still looks to the welfare of all humanity: Bnal Brith has taken upon itself the mission of uniting persons of the Jewish faith in the work of promoting their highest interests and those of humanity. of developing and elevating the mental and moral character of the people of our faith. of inculcating the purest principles of philanthropy. honor. and patriotism. of supporting science and art. alleviating the wants of the poor and needy. visiting and caring for the sick. coming to the rescue of victims of persecution. providing for. protecting. and assisting the aged. the widow. and the orphan on the broadest principles of humanity. In this spirit Bnai Brith has contributed to the great advance of Judaism in America. in the past century and a quarter. This contribution has been principally and basically in the development of the principle of unity. Jews of American ancestry. immigrants from A6420 Portugal and Germany. Poland. Bohemia. and Austria. all found in Bnai Brith the essential unity of brotherhood. honoring. in one another. their precious religious and racial heritage. and joining in brotherly fashion to improve their own lot and that of the community around them.
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