Alpha Epsilon Pi
| Alpha Epsilon Pi | |
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| ΑΕΠ | |
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| Founded | November 7, 1913 New York University |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Jewish |
| Scope |
United States Canada Israel United Kingdom France Austria Australia |
| Mission statement | Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded to provide opportunities for the Jewish college man seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience. |
| Motto | Developing Leadership for the Jewish Community. |
| Colors | Gold Blue |
| Flower | Fleur-de-lis |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Publication | The Lion |
| Philanthropy | BBYO, B'nai B'rith International's Disaster Relief Program, Gift of Life Marrow Registry, Heroes to Heroes Foundation, Israel Children's Cancer Foundation, IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, Innovation: Africa, MadaTech - The Israel National Museum of Science, Technology & Space, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Taglit-Birthright Israel |
| Chapters | 186 |
| Colonies | 7 |
| Members | 9,000+ undergraduate collegiate 102,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters |
8815 Wesleyan Road Indianapolis, Indiana United States |
| Homepage | Alpha Epsilon Pi |
Alpha Epsilon Pi (ΑΕΠ or AEPi) is a college fraternity founded at New York University in 1913 by Charles C. Moskowitz. The fraternity has more than 186 active chapters across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Austria, Australia, and Israel, and has initiated more than 102,000 members. Although the fraternity is based upon Jewish principles, it is non-discriminatory and is open to all who are willing to espouse its purpose and values.
Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded in 1913 under the Washington Square Arch at New York University (NYU) by Charles C. Moskowitz and 10 other Jewish men: David K. Schafer, Isador M. Glazer, Herman L. Kraus, Arthur E. Leopold, Benjamin M. Meyer, Arthur M. Lipkint, Charles J. Pintel, Maurice Plager, Hyman Shulman, and Emil J. Lustgarten. These men are known as the "Immortal 11." Their first pledge was Samuel L. Epstein.
Charles C. Moskowitz had just transferred to New York University's School of Commerce from the City College of New York. Several fraternities at the School of Commerce expressed interest in him and one gave him a bid. The name of that fraternity is unknown. When Charles asked if his close Jewish friends could join as well, he was told that the invitation was for him alone. At this point, the group of 11 men began meeting regularly in a German rathskeller called "Haan's Ladies' and Gentlemen's Restaurant, Cafe and Rathskeller". Official school recognition of AEPi was granted on November 7.
The founding members always intended for AEPi to be a national fraternity. Long before the second chapter, the NYU group was designated "Alpha Chapter." In 1917, the local fraternity Phi Tau at Cornell University became the Beta Chapter of AEPi.
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