HISTORY
Alpha Epsilon Pi is a Jewish college fraternity for men that was founded to provide opportunities for Jewish men seeking the best college experience. Alpha Epsilon Pi, also known as AEPi, was founded in 1913 at New York University by Charles C. Moskowitz, David K. Schafer, Isador M. Glazer, Herman L. Kraus, Arthur E. Leopold, Benjamin M. Meyer, Arthur M. Lipkint, Charles J. Pintel, Maurice Plager, Emil Lustgarten, and Hyman Shulman.alpha epsilon pi
AEPi is the first and only fraternity to establish a chapter in Israel. Although the fraternity was founded for Jewish men, it does not discriminate. The fraternity is open to all men who are willing to adopt the fraternity’s purpose and values. The current headquarters for AEPi is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
PHILANTHROPY
The official philanthropies of Alpha Epsilon Pi are Shaare Zedek Medical Center and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
MOTTO
“No one could tell me where my soul might be; I searched for God, but He eluded me; I sought my brother out and found all three.”
TRADITIONS
– Fraternity colors are blue and gold
– Fraternity flower is the fleur-de-lis
– Fraternity symbol is the lion
FUN FACTS
– Alpha Epsilon Pi was the first and only fraternity to have a chapter in Israel
– The meaning of the coat of arms is revealed to members only during their initiation
– Nickname is AEPimark zuckerberg
CELEBRITY ALUMNI
– Wolf Blitzer (CNN Correspondent)
– Art Garfunkel (Singer/Composer)
– Ron Popeil (Inventor, Owner of Ronco Industries)
– Gene Wilder (Actor, Director)
– Mark Zuckerberg (Creator of Facebook)
Common Misspellings
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