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Craftsmen Online is the digital space created by New York Freemasons for New York freemasons
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The real-life stories of operative Freemasons
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PRESERVING OUR ORAL HISTORY
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The famous men and places of New York Freemasonry
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Our monthly group discussion on masonic literature
Our goal is to provide a program that serves as a companion to today’s busy Freemason looking for Masonic Education, life stories told by Brothers across the Craft, and intriguing conversations on Masonic themes and topics. We hope that this is the half-hour of entertainment and enlightenment that you look forward to, every week.
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The Five Elements and Five Senses
“I found that there is a less known fifth element (Quintessence) that connects the other four elements and senses.”
Top 5 Best Wine/Bubbles For Valentine’s Day
Bottles of pure joy to share with your valentine this year! Great ideas that you can find at any liquor store.
A Message from the Grand Lecturer
My Brothers I have Stage 4 kidney failure. I am writing you today to see if any Brothers would enter the process of being matched for a potential kidney donation.
Top 5 Best Scotch Selections for the Perfect Holiday Gift
You need a gift that shows thought and class, something that doesn’t require you to know what size they wear, something you know they’ll actually use. You, my friend, need scotch.
It’s a Wonderful (Masonic) Life
There’s a reason why we love It’s a Wonderful Life: watching George Bailey’s story causes us to examine our own. Reflecting on the Masonic year has the same effect.
Conductor – A Very Important Person
Must we have a conductor in our rituals? Absolutely, no two ways about that. The experience of leading and guiding a candidate and Brother, is very enriching regardless of what degree it takes place.
Top 5 Best Bourbons for the Perfect Holiday Gift
Toast the Holidays with five bourbons that are easy to find and won’t break your budget. Enjoy responsibly!
Steps for Shriners Hospital
Meet Bro. Eric Morobito aka “The Walking Man.” Over the past 11 years, he has raised more than $60,000 for Shriners Hospitals, by walking.
The History of the Purple Heart
The Purple Heart has a connection to Brother George Washington and a connection to New York State and a Grand Lodge of New York property.
Remembering MW Robert R. Livingston
Most Worshipful Robert R. Livingston served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York. His influence on New York Masons is obvious, especially with the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library.