B'nai B'rith Cheshire

ut simply we aim to enrich our Jewish identity by having a good time together and doing some good in the world.

We have a regular Sunday evening programme held in members’ homes - and since the pandemic – also on Zoom. This includes both external speakers and lodge members talking on every aspect of the Jewish experience and on a wide range of secular topics. We have a rich diet of entertainments including quizzes, play readings, food tastings, musical and theatre visits, country rambles, treasure hunts, dinners, BBQs, tea parties and more besides.

For many years we have had trips to sample our enormous Jewish heritage both in the UK and further afield. Basically, if a member has an idea for an activity we try and help them bring it to fruition.

We turn the principles of B’nai B’rith into practice through fund raising and other support for BBUK charitable projects in Israel, Ukraine and for Jewish and non-Jewish charities in the Cheshire/Manchester area. We have a well-regarded ‘am-dram’ troupe that puts on murder mysteries to help fundraise for both BB charities and where appropriate, to support other ones as well.

Cheshire Unity Lodge was founded in 1973 as the first Unity Lodge in the UK; it enabled young married couples to participate together. In 2020 we changed our name to B’nai B’rith Cheshire and now welcome men and women whether they come as couples or as singles. Through the fellowship and friendships that develop over the years we are there for each other through the ups and downs of life.

We seek for all of our members to get involved in organising or actively participating in some aspect or other of our lodge’s activities. Our hope is that this creates a sense of belonging and that membership of B’nai B’rith Cheshire enriches our members lives.