October 2025 Events
Saturday October 18, 2025 GL Day of Thanksgiving Gala at the National Cathedral. SG-BF #45 members attending: Lee Silverman, Burt Levy and Robert Starr (not pictured Michael Greenwald)
1 of 2 group photos of the Special Communication Sunday October 19, 2025.
2 of 2 group photos of the Special Communication Sunday October 19, 2025.
SG-BF Lodge #45 Builds a Sukkah 10/5/2025
Royal Arch Golf Tournament Joint Base Andrews Sept. 16, 2025
"The 45's and Friends" team (left to right) Bro. Lee , Friend Tina S., Friend Arlene K., Bro. Alan
We were on hole 15 when Air Force 1 taxied and took off with the POTUS on his way to the UK
Bro. Lee winning a door prize 3x, a sleeve of balls for each of us.
Bro. Alan Karpas won a case of balls before the golf actually started by sinking a put on the putting green as everyone putted simultaneously.
RWB Robert Starr played as well.
All photos taken by MWB Burt Levy, event photographer
August 2025 Communication & Beer, Burgers and Bingo
With a special dispensation, the lodge ran as usual with a different look!
Enjoying Bingo after a great meal cooked by Bro. Ryan.
Sheldon was brilliant once again calling Bingo.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals August 3, 2025
Generate excitement
A beautiful weather day in Washington, no so much of a beautiful day at the ball park.
July 4, 2025 Takoma Park, MD. Parade
Pictured Left to Right
WB Burt Levy, WB Ray Horn, MWB R. Starr, Br. Lee R. SIlverman, WM Jerry Keilsohn, Bro. Hal Henning, WB Jonathin Binstock
Table Lodge May 25, 2025
RWB Burt Levy
W.M. Jerry Kielsohn and Grand Master Eric B. Kuchner, The Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C. F.A.A.M
Grand Master Eric B. Kuchner, The Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C. F.A.A.M and W.M. Jerry Kielsohn SG-BF Lodge # 45
2025 Passover Baskets
While we didn’t quite reach Alex Ovechkin’s record, five of us helped JSSA and B’nai B’rith distribute over 500 Passover baskets on the same day that Ovechkin broke “The Great One’s” record for most goals in the NHL. The picture shows us towards the end of the event, after WM Keilsohn, along with Brothers Greenwald, Henig, and Silverman (with Tina Schechter), arranged the bags filled by the seniors at the Berman Hebrew Academy, which were then distributed by JSSA volunteers. We arrived at 7:45 AM and completed the task of loading up the cars by 9 AM. Afterward, several of the Brethren went to Brooklyn Deli for an early brunch. Now, we’ll have to wait another five months for our next volunteer event with JSSA—helping stribute Rosh Hashanah baskets.
Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia Visitation 2024
Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and Officers of SG-BF Lodge #45
Most Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman, Grand Master of Masons of the District of Columbia F.A.A.M.
5 , 10 and 15 Year Awards
5 Year Award
Worshipful Brother Jerry Keilsohn presented Brother Ryan Simon with his 5-Year service certificate.
5 year Award
Most Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman presented our Worshipful Master Aaron Kamerer with his 5-Year service certificate.
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BrotherJoel Van Vollenhoven was not present and will receive his certificates at a future meeting.
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10 Year Award
Worshipful Brother Jerry Kielsohn and his son, Bro. William (Willie) Kielsohn received 10 year service awards from Most Worshipful Brother Bressman and Worshipful Brother Kamerer.
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Worshipful Brother Robert (Bob) Greenwald and Brothers Thomas Henry and Arik Shalom will also receive 10-Year Service Certificates.
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15 Year Award
Right Worshipful Brother Jean-Paul Dongmo received his award for 15 years of service to the Craft.
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15 Year Award
Brother Harold Henig received his award for 15 years of service to the Craft from Worshipful Brother Jerry Keilsohn.
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Brother Jonathan Cohen was unable to attend and will also receive his 15-Year service certificate at a future meeting.
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30, 35, and 40 Year Awards
30 Year Award
Most Worshipful Brother Alan Gordon receives the 30 year service award from Worshipful Brother Aaron Kamerer and Most Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman
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35 Year Award (left to right)
Worshipful Brother Aaron Kamerer, Worshipful Brother Alan Friedman, and Most Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman .
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Brother Julius Rudden was uable to attend and will receive his 35-Year Service Certificates.
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40 Year Award (left to right)
Worshipful Brother Aaron Kamerer and Most Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman present Most Worshipful Brother Robert Starr with his 40th year of service certificate.
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David Kahn was uable to attend and will also receive the 40-Year Service Certificate.
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50, 60 and 65 Year Awards
50 Years Award
Brother Ronald Rubin was uable to attend and will receive his 50 Year Service Certificates.
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60 Years Award
Brothers Stanley Albert, Zalmon Chelec, Max Dekelbaum,Gerald Herson, Charles Stopak were uable to attend and will receive their 60 Year Service Certificates.
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65 Year Award
Worshipful Brother Aaron Kamerer and Most Worshipful Brother Jacob M. Bressman presents the 65 year award to Right Worhipful Brother Harold Grainger.
Harold Grainger, 1930-2024 : We are grateful to have had the presence of RWB Grainger at our September Communication. His presence and spirit there was a joy for all who attended.
2025 Communications Schedule
Sunday November 16 , 2025 gavel drops at 3pm (opening 2nd Degree) Awards and Elections
Sunday December 21,, 2025 gavel drops at 3pm (opening 2nd Degree) : Installation of Officers