The Nate Mack Lodge of B’nai B’rith (Lodge 2825) was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1943. B’nai B’rith International is a Jewish service organization that was founded in 1843. It is committed to protecting human rights, supporting and defending Israel, advocating and caring for seniors, and helping communities. Celebrity chef Nat Hart helped to charter the Nate Mack lodge and served as its president. The lodge was named in honor of Nate Mack, who is considered a founding father of the Southern Nevada Jewish community.
Robert Joseph Curran was born on August 31, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri. Robert married Mary Ward on September 1, 1969 and they had three children: Kathlees (1970-06-29), Elizabeth (1973-08-26), and Patricia (1977-02-14).
Curran obtained a bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from the University of Missouri in 1956. Curran then obtained a juris doctor degree from the University of Missouri in 1962.