First Person History - Benjamin Hirsch - Child Survivor of the Holocaust

Next Wed, May 4^th, Benjamin Hirsch will be the guest of Fulton Lodge No. 216 F. & A. M.

Home Is Where You Find It 

Shortly after the devastating Kristallnacht in Germany in 1938, author Benjamin Hirsch’s mother sends him and his four older siblings on a Kindertransport to Paris from Frankfurt, Germany. After almost three years of hiding in France, they escape through Spain to Portugal where they board a ship and arrive in the United States on two separate convoys, eventually settling in Atlanta, Georgia. But Hirsch’s parents and his younger siblings are not so fortunate—they perish in Auschwitz at the hands of the Nazis.

Worshipful Master Jeffrey Krieger and Fulton Lodge No. 216 invite you and your guests to join us for an evening of history and awakening to the perils of anti-Semitism.

6:15pm Dinner

7:00pm Lodge opens followed by introduction and program

In order for the lodge to plan dinner appropriately please let us know if you will join us for dinner; RSVP to secretary@fultonlodge216.com. We would appreciate a donation of eight dollars or more to help cover the cost of the meal.

Location:

Atlanta Masonic Center

1690 Peachtree Street NW

Atlanta Ga. 30309

Map

Treasures of the Oakland Cemetery

April 2011 Fulton Fellowcraft

From the East

Brethren,
We had very successful meetings last
month. Our first communication featured
an official visit from Most Worshipful
Grand Master B. Palmer Mills. He
seemed very impressed with the activities
of our lodge. He related that he is an avid
admirer of the poetry of brother Robert
Burns. The evening’s fellowship was enhanced
when he led us in singing Auld
Lang Synge. A number of district deputies
and Grand Lodge officers also attended
this meeting.
Our second meeting featured Dr. Nickie
Stipe, a lecturer and expert on religion.
She spoke about three influential women
from the Old Testament. Her comments
were enlightening and well-received.
For me, one of the most rewarding parts
of that evening was the opportunity of
welcoming several brothers who had not
been to Lodge in a number of years. Rebuilding
the lodge from within is one of
my main goals for this year. Brethren,
thank you for attending. I hope to see you
more often in the future.
Our April meetings are set to be as engaging
as those in March. On April 6, Ron
Bifaro of the Historic Oakland Foundation
will speak on “Treasures of the Oakland
Cemetery”. He will discuss the history
of some its more prominent occupants.
Our second meeting, April 20, will feature
Joy Hallinan discussing “The Rite Care
Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta”.
She will describe the work of the
Rite Care Center and the support provided
by the Masons. Please support our current
Child Welfare Fund campaign by remembering
to bring new children’s books
to this meeting. If you are unable to attend
or bring books, monetary donations
can be made. Checks can be made to Fulton
Lodge No 216 and specify that the
proceeds are the Child Welfare Fund
Book Drive. It would be really nice to
present Ms. Hallinan with a large number
of books.
PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!!
As you know, I have been requesting photos
from our past.
I would like to enter our Lodge in the
competition for the Mark Twain Mason
Awareness Award. In order to complete
the entry we need to submit photographs
depicting past as well as recent Lodge
events. Please send pictures to the Lodge
or bring them in person. Help Fulton
Lodge attain the recognition it deserves.
As always, I look forward to seeing each
of you in Lodge.
Finally, recalling the words of Most Worshipful
Grand Master Joe Suttles:
“Let Brotherly Love Prevail!”
Jeffrey Krieger