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It's no wonder that Brethren aspire to be in the East, whether it is the right thing for the Lodge, or for them. Past Masters are treated with a deference and respect (at least here in Massachusetts) not extended to others. I have not been a Mason long, but the difference is obvious. We say we...

Re: Can a Jewish Brother Wear a Yamaka in a Lodge Thank you, Brother. Always happy to learn something new.

Re: Can a Jewish Brother Wear a Yamaka in a Lodge This discussion has got me quite curious: What is the origin of the Western tradition of removing one's hat as a sign of respect? Any historians and/or anthropologists out there?

Re: Can a Jewish Brother Wear a Yamaka in a Lodge Hi Everyone, I'm a latecomer to this discussion, but I have read it with no small amount of interest because I am an observant Jew. I would like to correct a misconception, however. A yamulke is not a Jewish symbol (though some may have...

I can't comment on the Texas instance because I am not familiar with it. In the Massachusetts instance, assuming that the situation is as described in the edict, then the action taken was justified. Whether it is good for the future of the fraternity or not depends on how you look at it. As I...

Texas is not the only state with an issue with the Widow's Sons. Here is a text of an edict handed down from the Grand Master in Massachusetts in December: "By its own rules, the Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association permits no Chapter to be formed in a Masonic jurisdiction without the...