What is a chief rabban?

Chief Rabban – the first vice-president of the Temple Divan. Crescent & Scimitar – the Shrine emblem. Divan – the group of governing elected and/or appointed officials of each Shrine Temple. The top five officers typically progress towards the Potentate position.

What is a divan in the Shriners?

In the context of the Shrine, the Divan is the “board of directors” or “executive council” of the organization, and serves as the management team for both fraternal and business activities of the Temple.

What is a Shriners wife called?

LADY – The title preceding the name of the wife of any Shriner. The wife of a Potentate or the Imperial Potentate is referred to as the First Lady.

What kind of research does the Shriners do?

Shriners’ researchers are noted as world leaders in their fields, and are respected for the impact of their work on the lives of children everywhere. Areas of research highlighted include muscle wasting, infection and scarring in patients with burns.

What do the Hejaz Shriners do for a living?

The Hejaz Shriners are dedicated to fun and fellowship but with a serious purpose. Shriners enjoy many opportunities to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction through supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children .

Are there any groups for wives of Shriners?

Each Temple has various groups and units within it, and there is something for everyone! There are even groups for the wives and daughters of Shriners. There is always something there to help you grow as a person and help the community around you. Be the premier fraternal organization for men of good character.

Are there Shrine Clubs at the Hejaz temple?

As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. Shrine Clubs are groups of Shriners who meet closer to home in order to socialize and fundraise for our charities on a local level. Hejaz temple boasts 21 such clubs all over the Upstate.