MENORAH PLEDGE
Citizenship / We pledge our devotion to our beloved country,
whose blessing we shall never take for granted. We shall guard
zealously our democratic rights and shall fulfill our duties as
citizens.
Jewish Heritage / We have a magnificent Jewish heritage,
which has enriched the civilization of every land. We shall aim
to become imbued with an understanding and love of our Jewish culture so that we may be a conscious part of the people
from whom we stem. We shall always strive to live up to the
ideals, which are the essence of Jewish religious faith.
Community Service / We recognize our responsibility to render
selfless service as citizens of the community in which we live.
Philanthropy / We shall always be concerned with the underprivileged and the distressed. We shall offer out help to those
in need, recognizing that the ability to help others is a blessing
and a responsibility.
Inter-faith Relations / We represent one of the faiths that make
up the diverse patterns of the world. We shall learn to understand and respect our neighbor. We shall so live as individuals
and groups that we may reflect credit upon the Jewish people.
Tradition / We shall try to exemplify in our home the finest of
Jewish family traditions.
Good Sisterhood / We make possible the warmth and joy of
good sisterhood through our association in chapters. We shall
respect the rights of each member. We shall make our chapter
a true example of democratic living so that companionship
and friendship may endure.
Prayer for World Jewry / Lighting the candles is a privilege
we engage in that displays the freedom we, as B’nai B’rith Girls,
and as Jews are able to exhibit. However, there are Jews in
our world who are not allowed to observe Judaism freely. Oppressed Jewry is a major concern in our society. The light that
is burning so brightly is the light of hope. We hope that one
day all oppressed Jews will be able to practice Judaism as
freely as we are doing here today.