The Independent Order of B'nai B'rith

Thu, 7 Jan 2021 22:38:05 GMT

The crossed shepherd crooks and keys refer to the Kabalistic concept of Tipereth which also can be symbolically represented by a truncated pyramid as on the back of the dollar bill (Tipereth is the concept of the dying and resurrecting god and is the centerpiece of being made a mason - the ritual death and rebirth ceremony which is part of all mystery religions and definitely a concept that is highly unorthodox - to say the least- in mainstream Judaism).