Metropolitan Grand Inspector Scott Simpson and two members of Mount Sinai Lodge No 8993, Mike Gale and Selwyn Arnold, took the time on Sunday 15th February to present founder member Yasha Beresiner with his 50th anniversary long service certificate.
Due to ill health, Yasha couldn’t be present at the Lodge’s previous meeting so it was presented at his home.
Yasha was initiated into Faith and Friendship Lodge in October 1975, became a founder member of Mount Sinai Lodge in 1981, and its third Master. He is also a past master of the Quator Coronati Lodge of Research. Yasha has been the driving force in Mount Sinai Lodge, contributing to its international membership due to his many international Masonic connections.
He is also a Masonic author of various books, a Masonic tour guide (he has in the past arranged Masonic tours overseas), and is a Freeman of the city of London.
This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 60 – Spring 2026.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.
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