burg was a devout jew and participated actively in the jewish community life. he served for many years on the board of the ' (cultural association) and on the board of the auerbach orphanage. he was active on various committees in the jewish congregation of berlin and served for one year (1849–1850) as one of the elders on the board of the congregation. burg resigned, when the board lost its legitimacy because it failed to comply with the general concession for the jews (german: ') dated 17 april 1750 and when the board decided to file a complaint with the court. as a royal officer, burg did not want to share "the insubordination against the government".