AZA SELECTS Milton P. Siegel Of World Health Organization Named the OFAR Distinguished Alumnus Of 66 A man who has devoted his life to helping people through- out the world has been designated as the 1960 recipient of Publication of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization AZA's "Sam Beber Distinguished Alumnus Award." AZA-BBG-BBYA He is Milton P. Siegel, 49-year- old Assistant Director General of 36TH YEAR NOVEMBER, 1960 Office of Publications, Baltimore, Md. Send address changes to The Shofar, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington 6, the World Health Organization, with headquarters in Geneva, Mr. Siegel has been Assistant AZA-BBG Service Funds Hit Director General of the World Health Organization an agency of the United Nations - since 1947. He had served for two years All-Time High Of $30,628 prior to his appointment as As- sistant Director of the Produc- A record-shattering total of $30,628.60 was contributed tion and Marketing Administra- Borenstein Names by BBG and AZA chapters to their Service Funds during tion of the U. S. Department of 2 To Exec Board the 1959-60 program year, BBYO's Washington headquar< Agriculture. ters office reported this month. A native of Des Moines, Iowa Los Angeles, Calif. The unprecedented sum -and an alumnus of Des Moines BBYA president Izzy Boren- was an increase of more than last year, BBG's contributed AZA No. 4-Mr. Siegel was ap- stein this month announced two $14,211.44, and AZA raised $8,- new appointments to the order's 40 percent over last year's pointed to his first important post 237.81. in 1933, shortly after his gradu- international executive board. total of $22,449.25. Best per capita record among Named were: Norene Merlin of ation from Drake University. He Milton P. Siegel The Service Fund report, which Wilshire, California, West Coast BBG was District 5 whose 1750 was assigned as Director of Fi- covered the period between Sept. has made outstanding contribu- Membership vice-president; and members contributed a total of 1, 1959 through Aug. 31, 1960 nance and Statistics in the Iowa Jaime Backal, of Mexico City, showed that BBG groups had $1,703.38 for a per capita figure Emergency Relief Administra- tions to humanity. It is named vice-president in charge of Latin contributed a total of $18,096.72, of $.97. tion, serving at the same time for Sam Beber of Park Forest, American Affairs. while AZA chapters had chipped For AZA District 7 contrib- as Treasurer of the Iowa Rural Ill., who founded AZA in Omaha, Norene, a past president of in $12,531.88. uted the leading per capita figure Rehabilitation Administration, Nebr. in 1924. (See APPOINTMENTS, Page 2) Over the same 12-month period He held both posts until 1935 when he was named Regional Religious Service Chicago BBYO'ers Finance and Business Manager SELL THE ORDER Give $3084 for the Farm Security Adminis- Proves Inspiration tration in the U. S. Department of Agriculture. AZA Chapters Open i60-'61 No mention of the BBG- Youngstown, O. AZA outstanding Service Fund contribution for the 1959-60 The agricultural and health ex- Can an old chapter learn new pert was named in 1942 as Chief program year would be com- ideas? Fiscal Officer of the Farm Se- Drive For New Members plete without a mention of the Youngstown AZA proved re- tremendous boost it received curity Administration. cently that it can. AZA membership recruitment drives around the order from BBYO'ers in Chicago. First U.N. Post The chapter - 30 years old - opened last month with the help of some attractive new dis- In one of the most magnifi- cent single fund-raising ef- Mr. Siegel's first United Na- conducted for the first time a Sat- play material prepared by BBYO's Washington headquarters forts, AZA and BBG members tions assignment was in 1944 urday morning religious service office. there contributed a whopping when he was appointed Assistant to be hung on bulletin boards of total of $3084.00 to the Serv- Treasurer and Director of the at one of the city's congrega- Geared to draw attention to Jewish centers, synagogues or ice Fund. Here is the break- Office of the Far East for the tions. So stimulating was the ex- AZA are two new two-color post- other places where Jewish boys down: United Nations Relief and Re- perience that the group has de- ers which are being distributed are likely to see them. BBG's 1328 members con- habilitation Agency. cided to intensify the religious to AZA through BBYO regional In a report prepared to guide tributed $1328, while AZA's He is the second United Na- phase of its programs. offices. The posters are designed chapters in recruiting members, 1164 members contributed well tions professional official to be AZA membership chairman Dan over the $1.00 per member honored as an AZA Distinguished Doloff of Scranton, Pa., sets down Service Fund goal, with a total Alumnus. In 1958, William Ep- an 8-point program of action. of $1756.00. stein of Calgary, Canada, Joint Included are: A large portion of the Secretary of the U.N. Disarma- money was raised through an ment Commission, was so desig- 1. Set your goals for member- annual candy sale conducted nated. ship recruitment. Set your goals by chapters in Chicago. high. Make the idea of growth the Other recipients have been: Philip M. Klutznick of Park IF YOU'RE most important thing in AZA to of $1.10 - its 951 members con- your membership. Don't let them Forest, Illinois, honorary presi- tributing a total of $1,044.25. forget it. dent of B'nai B'rith, wartime Fed- eral Commissioner of the Federal 2. In gathering the names for (A district by district contribu- Cultural Programs Public Housing Authority and THINKING tion table will be found on page prospective members, look at school, Sunday school, and center 5.) recently a member of the U. S. Delegation to the United Nations lists. Sometimes you may find How It's Divided -1951. OF JOINING entire groups or informal "clubs" Funds from the BBG Service Economist Leo M. Cherne of you can recruit. Fund will be allocated among the New York, executive secretary 3. The first publicity you'll following beneficiaries: The B'nai of Research Institute of America A CLUB want is a barrage of news about B'rith Women's Children's Home and chairman of the International AZA to local papers, Anglo-Jew- in Israel; The Leo N. Levi Memo- Rescue Committee-1952 ish papers, and whatever periodi- rial Hospital in Hot Springs, Julius Bisno of Los Angeles, as- Recreation and Social cals you have access to. If you Ark.: BBG Emergency Disaster sociate executive director of the Look what 16,000 Jewish Youth Say: have good activities, play these Fund; Judaism Pamphlet Series; Los Angeles Jewish Federation up heavily. If you are presently Moledeth B'nai B'rith and Ramat Council-1953. lacking good activities, write gen- Zvi, the twin Israeli colonies, eral stories about AZA, its pro- B'nai B'rith Martyrs' Forest; The late Samuel D. Gershovitz of New York, who at the time JOIN A. Z.A. gram, history, world-wide char- BBG Israel Scholarship Fund; acter, etc. In other words, satu- Camp B'nai B'rith Building Fund of his recent death was execu- tive vice-president of the Na- rate your public as hard and as and a Scholarship to an Israeli of the B'noi S'rith Youth Organization tional Jewish Welfare Board- TO LEAD A RICHER FULLER, MORE MIANINGFUL JEWISH LIFE long as possible. youth. 1954. 4. Seek B'nai B'rith assistance Allocations are apportioned by Dr. Joseph D. Lohman of Chi- in planning and executing your the BBG executive committee. cago, political scientist and na- drive. If B'nai B'rith cannot help AZA's International Service tionally-known criminologist who you, look to rabbis, center staff, FOR LOCAL INFORMATION COKET Ket Fund will be divided as follows: serves as treasurer of the State and AZA alumni for help. 20% for BBYO Israel Summer of Illinois-1955 Athletics 5. Plan your big event(s). You Institute Scholarships. Label A. Katz of New Orleans, may want to do it on a city-wide 30% for National Leadership local and national Jewish com- or chapter basis. Suit your own Community Service Training Scholarships. munal leader who now heads needs, but be certain to plan B'nai B'rith-1956. activities that will be attractive 50% for a Health and Welfare Dr. Simon Ramo of Los An- Religious Activities to the age and type of group (See FUNDS, Page 5) geles, one of the nation's fore- you're appealing to. Sometimes, most guided missile experts- WORLD'S LARGEST JEWISH FRATERNAL regional, district, and national 1957. ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS BETWEEN 14 AND 21 execs can come to your city and The late Max N. Kroloff of speak and assist you. Write to Where To Find It them. Washington, D.C., former Na- Aleph Godol's tional Director of B'nai B'rith's 6. Begin sending publicity to Message Page 3 the prospective members. You BBG President's Department of Membership and GETTING THE ATTENTION of prospective new members of AZA will have to time your own cam- Message Page 5 a one-time assistant national di- rector of the Anti-Defamation paign. Publicity consists of in- BBYA President's League, who received the award is the first step in recruiting them to membership. Here is a replica formation aobut AZA, your plans, Message Page 2 posthumously in 1959. of one of the new two-color AZA recruitment posters now being and finally announcements and Chapter Chatter Page 6 AZA makes the award annu- made available by BBYO regional offices throughout the country. invitations to your rally or rush, Sport-Scope Page 3 ally to a former member who See story, this page. (See MEMBERSHIP, Page 3) Page 2 November, 1960 - THE SHOFAR BBYA President's Message APPOINTMENTS PARENTS MAGAZINE Learn The Program Borenstein Names 2 7 BBYO Groups Cited For To BBYA Exec Board (Continued from Page 1) Youth Achievement Awards So That You Can Sioux City (Iowa) BBG, is a former president of Wilshire Seven BBYO groups have been singled out by "Parents BBYA and currently serves as 3rd vice-president of BBYA's Dis- Magazine" as recipients of its annual Youth Group Achieve- Sell It To Others trict 4 Southern Region. The 20- ment Awards. year-old senior at Los Angeles The awards, which are given annually by the magazine State College, majors in educa- to youth groups performing out- By Izzy Borenstein tion. standing public service activities, tional organizations and for its The new vice-president in consist of cash awards, citations, variety of community service "THE PAST IS FOR WISDOM, THE PRESENT charge of Latin American Affairs and plaques. activities which included organ- is a former godol of Albert Ein- Winner of a $25.00 cash award izing carpools for transporting FOR ACTION, FOR JOY THE FUTURE stein AZA in Mexico City, and was Merrick AZA of Merrick, voters to polls and assisting with The BBYA story is news-it is timely dramatic currently serves as president of Long Island, which was cited for carpentry work on several local human. We are dealing with the most appealing objects in the Einstein BBYA in the Mexican its fund-raising activities on be- community building programs. world-Recreation, Education, and Service and, of course capitol, half of numerous local and na- The group was cited also for people. It is the type of news of which everyone should be aware. its help in providing funds and However, before we can make others aware of our assets, we materials for the aid of earth- as members of BBYA must be aware of them ourselves. Great Britain BBYO Prexy quake victims in Morocco. The B'nai B'rith Young Adult tale is but 14 years old. Two Certificate of Honor Although the structure of the Order has been streamlined several times, the precepts of our Organization have remained Asks Closer U.S. Ties Awards went to groups in Geor- gia-JAG B'nai B'rith Girls of the same-simple yet meaningful. They are based on the fact Atlanta and AZA 134 of Decatur. that we must strive to create in young adults a synthesis of By Nissen Kesselman The latter group was also cited the best in our Jewish and American-Canadian heritage; to be (President, BBYO Great Britain) last year for its year-round ef- informed, self-reliant, and socially responsible; and to share Cardiff, Eng. forts on behalf of a variety fully in the principles and responsibilities of democratic living. It is my privilege and pleasure to greet you as presi- organizations. These objectives can be best achieved by adhering to a program of Education, Recreation, and Service. dent of BBYO in Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Dis- Max N. Kroloff AZA of Sioux City, Iowa, and the co-ed BBYO Education Is Foundation trict 15). For too long have we in the United Kingdom been group in Sioux City also received isolated from world BBYO, especially BBYO in the U.S.A. Certificates of Honor. Education is the foundation, the super-structure, which pro- vides a floor for all of our activities and helps shape their It is our desire to narrow that great distance between us, Reuben J. Miller AZA and BBG of Philadelphia were also named character and direction. We, as members, should insist that our at least in spirit. of BBYO in America and of the recipients of Certificate of Honor chapters and our Order follow an educational program that provides for us knowledge of our Jewish heritage and American We look upon you in America Awards. great impression made upon our culture. This phase of our program should stimulate us to seek as our elder and experienced two delegates to your annual A total of 106 youth groups in a deeper insight into the pattern of our lives so that we may brethren with awe and respect, 34 states received the Magazine's conventions. understand who we are and what we stand for. annual awards this year for out- especially when we read, with I hope that this message will As well-adjusted adults we must also demand a program standing teen-age public service. sufficient in meaningful social and recreational outlets. BBYA great pleasure, of your activities help bridge the gap of under- as reported in the SHOFAR. standing and bring about a regu- affords these opportunities through our recreation fold. In addi- lar communication across the At- Paper Lauds BBYA tion to the athletic tourneys sponsored throughout the year by Over the past 12 months Dis- lantic, So bringing us closer to- our various Regional and Council Associations, our chapter and trict 15 has grown with gratify- Mexican Groups' Work gether in thought and endeavor. inter-chapter socials, and our Regional and Council events such ing rapidity. Our policy for the For if BBYO intends to succeed Mexico City, Mexico as dances, get-togethers, and social outings, the very composi- forthcoming term of office, which in its endeavors and to accom- The newspaper "Zocalo" has tion of BBYA allows us to meet and mingle with our peers at now lasts for two years, is one of plish its aspirations, it must first warmly praised two BBYA chap- every event we hold on all structural levels. Expansion and Consolidation. ters here - Herzl and Einstein realize that true success is The last, but perhaps the most important, area of our The leaders of British Jewry achieved only in unity. chapters - for the voluntary program is service-Tzdalch probably the most basic word are anxious that BBYO, which painting work they did on a local in the Hebrew language, and the concept on which our Jewish opens its ranks to Jews of all May the Almighty assist in our school. religious ideology is founded. This is most certainly where we shades of political and religious work and through his blessings In a half-page news article, of the B'nai B'rith Young Adults excel. We deserve to be proud thoughts, should expand and em- may we see our achievements go including photos, the newspaper of the job we have done over the years in working with the brace greater numbers of Jewish from strength to strength, echo- which has sometimes been "Little Red Schoolhouse" of the Leo N. Levi Hospital, the ing harmony and brotherhood all youth. critical of the Jewish community B'nai B'rith Women's Children's Home in Israel, the B'nai B'rith over the world. Trophies are now presented for here - said the effort of the Martyrs' Forest, not to mention the many other worthy causes, the Chapter excelling itself in BBYA'ers "has advanced a great of local, national, and international scope, which we as members the social service field, though Today's Youth deal the prestige of Jewish of our individual chapters support in our respective community. the presentation of such trophies youth." People Are Important does not indicate the necesssity Viewed As Let us not forget one more important facet of our Order, for encouragement in Social Wel- fare. We recently raised several Hope For Future BBYA Fund Tally one so obvious that it is often accepted matter-of-factly below the level of consciousness, and frequently without a second hundred pounds for the World Steve Tulkin of Hyattsville, Ready Next Month thought of any discussion- the human element Refuge Campaign. As we have people. As Md., District 5 Northern Region The BBYA 1959-60 Interna- Si Cohen, Director of Philadelphia BBYO, stated so well at our assisted many non-Jewish char- sopher and social action commit- tional Service Fund report is itable organization so non- recent International Convention, "BBYA's most important con- Jewish official bodies now ac- tee chairman of the Washington, still being tallied and a de- tribution to our society is people; warm, vibrant, talented, and D. C. AZA council, was one of a tailed breakdown will be avail- knowledge our good work. aware human beings." panel of teenagers participating able in the December issue of With a tale such as ours we should have no difficulty in The public is acting upon its in the recent 15th National Con- SHOFAR. keeping our "circulation rate" up. However, we must always acknowledgment and the British ference of Citizenship in Wash- remember to back up our bold and glowing headlines with equal people have pledged themselves ington. top quality on the inner pages. This can be accomplished only in support of our organization. Tulkin, who represented BBYO BBYW Group Nets $50 as long as we who create and report this story are inspired, Nonetheless, there is much to be done, and encouragement and ad- on the panel, agreed with the In Greeting Card Sale oriented, creative, diligent, and persevering. When each of us vice from you in America will be other teeners that there is no Detroit has contributed to the tale-by living it, believing in it, and loving it-then, and only then, can we go out and sell it to our much appreciated. limit on what this country can A net profit of almost $50.00 expect from its youth. community and to the world in which we live. In our National quarterly mag- was earned by members of Shir- In his statement, Tulkin as- May that day come soon! azine, "Fraternity" which was ley Rothenberg BBYW through serted that the generation to revived in 1958-'59 and edited by a BBYO Hebrew New Year card myself, there is always mention which the current crop of sale. BBYO'ers belongs will make its Proceeds will be turned over to greatest strides in the field of the BBYA Service Fund. human relations. But the one cancer gnawing at our society, he said, is prejudice. THE Said Tulkin: "Prejudice is a lid on our civilization, holding us down. The lid can only be removed by intel- SHOFAR ligence and understanding, by knowledge and strength of char- VOLUME XXXVII, No. acter." NOVEMBER, 1960 Such qualities are possessed by DUCATIONAL today's young people, he said, PRESS SSOCIATION OF Mock Political Parley AMERICA Voted Big Success The Shofar is published monthly ex- Rock Island, III. cept July and September at 129 West Barre Street. Baltimore, Maryland, Although too young to vote in for the B'nai B'rith Youth Organi- this year's elections, members of ation throughout the world by the I'nai B'rith Youth Commission, Tri-Cities AZA and BBG here Washington, D. C. last month received some authori- Max F. Baer tative information about the can- Editor didates and the issues. Hal Eidlin Managing Editor Adult and youth representa- Irving Canter, Daniel Thurss BBYO IN GREAT BRITAIN is a very flourishing enterprise - but tives expounded on the virtues of Contributing Editors N.Y. Area BBYO'er with one complaint. Our British cousins want more contact with both major political parties and Abe Kanterman Hold Regional LTI U.S. and Canadian BBYO groups. The story on this page by Nissen their candidates at a fascinating Circulation Manager Brewster, N.Y. Kesselman, president of Great Britain BBYO, voices those com- and highly-successful mock polit- Office of Publication: 129 West Barre Street Baltimore, Md. Editorial Of- BBG's Bronx-Manhattan-West- ical rally. fice: 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW. chester region last month held a plaints and the reasons for it. The picture above is of the executive Both groups are also currently Washington 6, D. C. Entered as sec- ond-class matter at the post office. three-day weekend regional lead- committee of Great Britain's most active groups - Hull AZA and busy preparing for a 25th anni- Baltimore, Md., under the Act of ership training institute at a versary celebration marking Aug. 24, 1912 Subscription, per Hull BBG. The picture was taken at a recent chapter-sponsored a year Address all editorial matter or resort hotel here. quarter of a century of BBYO in matter for publication to the Balti- supper-dance which raised funds to aid World Refugee Year. this midwestern community. more office. THE SHOFAR - November, 1960 Page 3 Message From The GAG Where Are We Going? How Do We Get There? By Jerry Diamond Why not learn of how it af- exact. MEMBERSHIP-AZA Recently the Stock Market fects the economy of the com- gained a total of five new chap- dropped fifteen points, the munities it involves, who the ters last year and 48 new greatest setback since 1955. new players are, its good members as compared to Stock brokers across the coun- points and its bad points This BBG's total of 500 new mem- try were asking themselves, is learning and this is acquired bers. If we are to remain the "Where are we going Peo- knowledge. largest and finest Jewish youth ple throughout the free world Learn The Community organization in the world, our kept their eyes fixed upon the membership must increase. world's greatest economy and In this day and age, aware- Where there are chapters with asked: "Where are we going ness of every aspect of our ten and fifteen boys we are be- religion is necessary, for if the The stockbroker replies to ing stifled. Chapters should non-Jewish community is ever himself and to others-"We're have around twenty-five mem- to respect us, they must first PAST AND PRESENT members of BBYO got together at recent going upward," but under his bers to be a well rounded understand our religious phil- BBYO alumni breakfasts in San Diego. Primarily, the purpose of breath he says, "How are we chapter. However, this is not the meeting was to reminisce about "the good old days," but some osophy. This feat can never be going to get there"-the is the problem everywhere, for important business was also transacted fund-raising for the new accomplished until we under- no set plan. stand it ourselves. In order to in certain areas of the country Katz-Klutznick Education and Arts Buildings to be erected at Camp build any type of Jewish cul- there is great membership po- B'nai B'rith. It was announced that about one-third of District Just as these questions ap- tential, yet no new chapters Four's goal of $12,500 had been raised. Plans were projected for ply to the world's largest and ture in America we must have are being formed. The Inter- intensifying the drive among District BBYO alumni to complete the finest economy, these same the necessary background in national Membership Chairman goal as quickly as possible. Pictured above, Merle D. Cohn, presi- questions are being asked by our own religious heritage, therefore we must make good is ready with material and sug- dent of B'nai B'rith DGL. 4 Men, Anita Medal, District 4 BBG youth about the world's largest use of AZA's Religious Fold gestions to help combat the president; Ted Izen, District 4 godol; and Mrs. Irvin Ieder, presi- and finest Jewish youth or- membership problem in your dent of District 4 B'nai B'rith Women. Some 50 BBYO alumni were ganization. Yet, there is an and our Israel and Jewish particular area. Let's strive on hand for the events. answer to these questions. Let Cultural Fold. We must con- this year for 1,000 new mem- us examine both carefully and tinue our learning in other set the course of the Aleph fields also. We must learn of bers over last year's total. MEMBERSHIP Zadik Aleph together. the agencies that make up a Another problem that faces Jewish community and how AZA is our International The Direction they act as an instrument Service Fund. Even though AZA Chapters Open Drive For WHERE ARE WE GOING building an American Jewish we increased our fund 50% Culture. last year over the year before, -The A. Z. A. is trying to New Members; Get Advice On After we learn, then we are there is still great difficulty "hasten the day when all men in getting alephs to realize will acknowledge the common ready to act. When we know fatherhood of God, and the what responsibilities the Jew- that they should be giving of How To "Sell" The Program themselves for the benefit of common brotherhood of man." ish Welfare Agencies have to others and for their own bene- (Continued from Page 1) argue from their strength; point the community, then we are We are striving to prepare fit. Altruism and Tzdakah Send letters to parents or go to out the unique things AZA alone ready to go out in full force Jewish youth in their teen and help them to accomplish have long been a part of the see them with B'nai B'rith people possesses. years to become better citi- AZA, yet we still fall short of their goals. When we know or AZA alumni. The parents are "For instance AZA is world- zens, better Jews, and better reaching a one dollar per mem- wide, democratic, has tremendous about B'nai B'rith and what important. adults in the years ahead. This ber goal for our Service Fund. 7. Utilize materials. These in- conventions with people from all is our goal, self explanatory type of organization it is, Chapters must learn of the clude films, Shofars, program over, has a five-fold program and then we are ready to put our as it is, but what is our course fund and of where their money what this means: AZA has tradi- foot forward toward better re- aids, pamphlets about AZA, post- of direction. In other words, lations. When we learn of goes and what good it does ers, etc. The regional, district, or tion and fame. If you're compet- before we can achieve our ing with fraternities, hit the HOW DO WE GET THERE? ADL and of the Inter-group National offices can provide you goal. The International Serv- with these. things AZA has and they don't. The answer lies with knowl- Youth Councils, then we are ready to put our efforts along- ice Fund chairman is ready If you're competing with syna- edge and deeds. By knowledge with the material needed to 8. The pitch. This is the climax gogue groups and center groups it means that alephs every- side these organizations. We can do much through our Com- orient every chapter to the to an entire campaign. Your job for members, point out that they is to sell AZA. You must show where engage in a process of munity Service, Human Rela- Service Fund and its very can belong to both, since we CO- important role in achieving the rushees what they have to recognizing the social prob- operate with the Jewish commun- tions and B'nai B'rith Rela- lems of their locality, or of the goals of AZA. gain from the Aleph Zadik Aleph. ity, and each group serves a dif- tions Folds. Says Doloff: the national and international ferent purpose. Brother Alephs, we've ex- Through the Aleph Zadik "If you are in a trouble area, scene. Through our Cultural "Remember YOU'RE amined the AZA together and Fold we can learn of the prob- Aleph's program every chap- you'll have to face different prob- it looks pretty good, doesn't it! lems and obstacles, possibly men- SELLING AZA, BE IT BY THE lems facing us today and those ter, council, and region can Will we learn and then act ? tal blocks. If you are competing HARD SELL OR THE SOFT that will continue to confront learn and act creatively to meet their own needs and in- Will we use the program and with other organizations, don't SELL. DO IT us as we mature into adult. its creativeness to reach our hood, such as Juvenile Delin- terests, and they can receive goals? Will we overcome our quency, the Cold War, Public unlimited suggestions from membership problems, and Education, and the United Na- the new International Chair- our service fund problems ? I tions. But a successful cul- men. think we can and will 1 for Sport ture must satisfy the needs Some Problems none of us is cowards, and and interests of the individual only cowards sit back and time members, so if something of a But things can't become rosy take no course of action to with light nature is needed, what red all at once. There are meet their responsibilities and about the new professional problems facing AZA, two achieve life's goals. Let's have football league. very outstanding ones to be a wonderful year together! Ladies' Days Think athletics are only for the men? You couldn't be more wrong - as witness these examples: Houston, Texas' BARBARA LEON of Reichman BBG scored the highest number of points in the girl's division during a recently- held day long Cyrus Adler AZA-sponsored track meet. BBG 176, Atlanta, Ga., conducts an active sports program. It's weekly activities include contests in bowling, swimming, volleyball and - when the season permits - softball. Houston, Texas BBG Chapter No. 63, has been awarded a Jewish Community Center Trophy for finishing first in the Center-sponsored girls' softball league. Chapter member ADELE METRIK received the "All Around Female Athlete" plaque, awarded to the best BBG athlete. ALEPH BETH BBG, St. Paul, Minn., has won the local girls' division volleyball championship. What The Fellows Are Doing SID SOMMER AZA defeated KING SOLOMON AZA by a score of 4, to win the playoff game and softball championship in San ONE FOR THE CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK and for humanity, as well. Sam Soule, District 4 Northern Francisco. Region BBYO chairman, presents Jeff Morris, god of Seattle (Wash.) AZA, with a certificate ac- ALLENTOWN (Pa.) AZA's DAVE SILVERMAN pitched a shut< knowledging the chapter's contribution to the AZA International Service Fund. Looking on at the pre- out to lead his team 10 a 4-0 victory over arch rivals MARVIN H. sentation along with the rest of the chapter members is the group's advisor, Eddie Barrat (center.) LISKER AZA, Bethleb m, Pa. Page 4 * November, 1960 THE SHOFAR 3 More AZA Alumni Become Presidents Of DGL's Three more AZA alumni have been elected presidents of B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodges. Named to carry on in the grand tradition of distinguished alumni who have gone on to the top post in their districts were: Hyman Weinstein of Bessemer, Ala., president of District 7, Merle D. Cohn of Seattle, Wash., presi- Mr. Weinstein, who is in the dent of District 4, and Louis retail business, is the fourth AZA Mirman of Norfolk, Va., presi- alumnus to become president of dent of DGL 5. All three men District Grand Lodge 7. served last year as first vice- Predecessors presidents of their respective dis- His predecessors have been: trict grand lodges. A former president of his local David M. Blumberg, Knoxville, B'nai B'rith lodge and the Ala- Tenn., 1950 - currently national bama B'nai B'rith State Associ- chairman of the B'nai B'rith ation, Mr. Weinstein has taken Youth Commission; Label A. an active role in the affairs of Katz, New Orleans, now presi- his community. dent of B'nai B'rith - 1953; and He is a past president of the Bernard Klein, Beaumont, Texas B'nai Israel Congregation and 1956. the local United Jewish Appeal Mr. Cohn, likewise, is the fourth Hyman Weinstein Merle D. Cohn Louis Mirman campaign, and is active in the AZA alumni in District 4 to have American Legion, Kiwanis, Elk's succeeded to the district grand Club and the Board of the Besse- lodge presidency. Denton of Los Angeles, 1956. Mirman became an advisor and tee, and membership on a com- mer Council of Religious, Social His predecessors have been: Ex-Advisor Too later served as advisor of the mittee to evaluate ADL activities. and Civic Groups. David P. Goldman, Pasadena, A native of Norfolk, Mr. Mir- District 5 Northern Region. Mr. Mirman is active also in Mr. Cohn, a corporation tax Calif., 1950 - currently a mem- lawyer, is a past president of ber of the national B'nai B'rith man is an accountant by profes- He is a member and charter the Jewish Community Council, Seattle B'nai B'rith lodge and has Youth Commission; Jacob She- sion and serves as secretary- president of two B'nai B'rith the National Community Rela- been active in leadership roles in mano, San Francisco, 1956; Bur- treasurer of a beverage firm. A lodges - Arnold Gamsey Lodge tions Advisory Council, DeMolay, all affairs of the Seattle Jewish ton Lewkowitz, Phoenix, Ariz., young man - he won't celebrate No. 1752 and Arnold Gamsey The Lions and his local temple, community. 1959. his 40th birthday until next month Lodge No. 1195. Other important Beth-El. A former district aleph godol, District 4 also has the distinc- he was a candidate for the post tion of being the home district -he has a long and distinguished B'nai B'rith posts include mem- He is the second AZA alumnus of Grand Aleph Godol at the AZA of the only BBG alumna to date to record of community service. bership on the National Member- to have become president of DGL. international convention at Port have succeeded to the district After leaving AZA-his chap- ship Retention Cabinet; member- Aaron Tollin of Washington, D.C. Jervis in 1939. presidency of the women - Adele was the first to receive that honor ter was Old Dominion AZA-Mr. ship on the state BBYO Commit- last year. LOOKING TOWARD NOV. 8 ISF SPOTLIGHTS LEVI HOSPITAL Youth's Vital Role In No One Is Ever Turned Election Campaign Outlined By Linda Pollack Away For Treatment Here (BBG International Citizenship Chairman) "THE BALLOT IS STRONGER THAN THE By Judi Weiner BULLET (BBG International Service Chairman) These words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln at the time Relief - research rehabilitation By giving so little, we give so much. On this of the Civil War, have even more meaning now than they page you see a picture of a four year old child inflicted with rheumatoid arthritis. Let us did at that time of great crisis. first find out about "his" hopsital The Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital of Hot Springs, Ark. For the "bullet" that could once harm a nation can What is the Hospital? Its pur- today destroy an entire world. Only through leaders who pose? Its capacity tism hospital in the United before he could possibly sit The Leo N. Levi Memorial States. It knows no boundaries alone. represent the wishes and ideals The doctors and of the people can world peace be age to actively participate in our Hospital is the only free, non- of race, creed, or color. It is dedi- nurses worked around the clock preserved and maintained. These national and local elections. sectarian arthritic and rheuma- cated to a program of healing, to help alleviate his pain and leaders in turn can be chosen teaching, research, and rehabili- untangle his poor, sick body. The only by the ballot - the vote and tation for men, women, and chil- struggle to rehabilitate Dale was voice of the people. dren of all ages. Operating more a costly and challenging one, hav- To choose wisely in a democ- than 50% of the nation's avail- ing spent 499 days at Levi over racy such as ours we must be well able free beds for arthritis, it a period of three years-THE informed. This month millions depends solely upon voluntary END RESULT-SUCCESS." of Americans will go to the polls contributions for its support and WHAT CAN WE DO???? to select the men who will serve maintenance. What can we do as chapters of them as president and vice-presi- The hospital has been awarded an order dedicated to Service dent of this vast nation for the a grant by the Ford Foundation; next four years, and represent How can we help a crippled child them in the halls of Congress. its merit has been recognized by or adult However, how many millions of every major group in our country. First, by discussing this article qualified voters will sit home on Last year alone 498 patients and sending to the executive of- November 8th, complacent in from all parts of the United fice of Leo N. Levi Memorial and their attitude that "their vote States spent a total of 25,900 the National BBYO Office for doesn't count" satisfied to patient-days at the hospital. further information, you can plan "let George do it?" Of those who a chapter program and educate do take the time and effort to These people range in age from one another of this important cast their ballot - how many three to seventy; they come from aspect of ISF. What will you do will be voting for a smile and a every walk of life. Here in a 104 at this chapter program? handshake, rather than for a plat- bed institution, 68% of these How will you go about plan< form or an ideal? patients were rehabilitated so as ning this program? Youth's Role to be able to leave the hospital, Phone your sponsoring chapter What, you may ask, can we as to return to gainful employment, inquiring about a person whom youth with no vote do to play a and to resume a normal life. they may have sponsored to the hospital. Speak to your temple part in our coming national elec- Who sponsors it? B'nai B'rith, tion? The answer is EVERY- and it is our project as we unite board or your Rabbi to find out THING. within the B'nai B'rith family to if they know where you can lo- Youth has the most time and aid its cause, cate a former patient of the hospital. energy to devote to concentrated Now, let us consider the case "Get Out the Vote" campaigns, of Dale, the youngster you see Ask this person to speak to to babysitting and chauffering pictured here. As the hospital ex- your chapter following a meeting services for those who have diffi- plains in a release: or as a separate program. Per- haps your chapter could combine culty in getting to the polls, and "On a dreary fall day, a young Citizenship with Service by in- to educational programs which father was told by the visiting viting several church youth can change the uninformed voter physician that his four year old groups to this discussion. Surely into an informed citizen. son was suffering from a severe they will also be interested in Perhaps most importantly, case of rheumatoid arthritis. hearing about the non-sectarian your respective groups can hold Dale's Dad sought medical relief hospital we so proudly sponsor. mock campaigns, polls, and elec- for his child, but the boy's condi- Where do you go from there tions, in addition to having de- THIS IS DALE, the four-year-old described in the accompanying tion was becoming progressively Have a fund-raiser to benefit bates and discussions on the ac- worse, and the family resources story, as he looked soon after his admittance to the Leo N. Levi ISF. Although we do not en- tual happenings of the presi- Hospital. After more than a year of treatment, Dale condition's- hit a new low. When first ad- courage it, you may wish to de- dential campaign. This type of mitted to the Leo N. Levi Memo- once described as hopeless-showed tremendous improvement. Levi note your chapter's contribution programming will prepare us to rial Hospital, Dale was curled up Hospital has pioneered in a variety of new methods of caring for to the Leo N. Levi Memorial be better citizens when we are of arthritic patients. like a pretzel, his spine so badly Hospital or one of the other involved, a brace had to be fitted projects. THE SHOFAR - November, 1960 Page 5 BBG President's Message How Districts Fared With Service Fund For 1959-60 Is Materialism BBG Only Answer To District 1959-60 Membership Total Contributed Per Capita 1 6038 $5191.99 $.86 The Good Life? 2 1736 $1487.38 $.86 3 3626 $2906.42 $.79 By Alice Huberman 4 2653 $2305.08 $.87 Being young has so many adventages because time is on 5 1750 $1703.38 $.97 our side. Ahead of us lies the opportunity to develop our per- 6 3958 $3549.70 sonal individuality, to experiment with our thoughts-change $.90 them, evaluate them, expand them-ar to grow in our knowl- 7 1091 $ 952.77 $.87 edge of human experience without a heavy burden or responsi- AZA bility. District Ahead of us lies an important choice: to live a life of 1959-60 Membership Total Contributed Per Capita meaning and decency, or one that is marked by insignificance. 1 3198 $2596.35 $.80 These advantages are not available to those who are past their 2 1681 $1565.23 $.93 youth. For them, time becomes too precious for experiment and 3 change, and responsibility becomes too great a pressure to 2401 $1448.84 $.60 allow free growth and expansion of personality. 4 2187 $1436.68 $.66 The choice between the two different ways of life can no 5 1645 $1506.68 $.92 longer be made, because the individual character has been too 6 strictly molded, and that character determines the life one leads. 3428 $3012.35 $.88 Yes, we have these advantages, and soon we will decide the 7 951 $1044.25 $1.10 kind of life we shall lead as mature and responsible women. If we choose an ethical and moral life, what is in store for us? I recall the words of AZA alumnus Rabbi Alvin Fine, of my home city, San Francisco, who said on Yom Kippur Eve, It's FUNDS HARD to be a decent human being but not IMPOSSIBLE." SERVICE WASHING It's HARD but not IMPOSSIBLE. And it is not impossible, Record Sum For especially for us, who still have an opportunity to lead a life of complete decency, if we consider four basic elements of character, four human traits that somehow have lost their value AZA, BBG Raise in today's society. Service Funds Striving for excellence is indeed a quality in man that is beneficial to himself and to all of society. It is also, unfortun- (Continued from Page 1) ately, a quality that is not present today in any large amounts. Why is this? Our society, I think, has developed too great an Fund to include UNICEF. Mole- emphasis on economic prosperity, and because of this, has deth B'nai B'rith in Israel, an created a sense of satisfaction, and a feeling of disinterest in emergency Fund, CARE, and the accomplishments of the mind and creative talents. Leo N. Levi Hospital, Hot The desire to improve oneself, to make the world we live Springs, Ark. in a little bit better than it is, to contribute to culture and to In addition, delegates to the the fine arts, has been taken over by the obvious advantages of 1960 convention voted to con- striving for materialism. Note that the significance of this tribute a minimum of $2000 this principle is not in being excellent, or being best in all that one year to the Katz-Klutznick Edu- attempts to do, but in striving, in doing the best one can do. cational and Arts Building to be It is not important to be best; it is important to be better than constructed at Camp B'nai B'rith. before. Included in this year's BBG Integrity total were earmarked funds for 2F-0475 In the dictionary, "integrity" is defined as the "state of the Martyrs' Forest - $106.75; being complete or whole; uprightness; virture." Here again is Bellefaire Children's Home a human quality that seems to be far from abundant in today's $262.50; and Leo N. Levi Hospi- society. Character is two-fold: it consists of both the beliefs tal - $5.00. AZA's earmarked and standards. Only when a person's actions and beliefs are funds included $78.50 for the TIME OUT FOR PHOTOS. Members of Memphis' Bluff City BBG, synonymous can he be considered virtuous, for only then is he Martyrs' Forest and $262.50 for who participated in a recent day-long fund-raising car wash project "complete" and "whole." the Bellefaire Children's Home. pause to have their photo taken - for posterity. The girls netted.. Self-sacrifice, the giving of one's time and energy for the some $51.00 which was donated to the Jewish Welfare Fund benefit of others, is a human trait that is essential in living a Pen Pals campaign. life of decency. Too often social relations become & give and take affair. I wonder how many people today, before making decisions or reacting to a given situation, are concerned first Add More Names NO BB-NO BBYO with the feelings and needs and comforts of others and then with their own needs and with the benefits that they shall receive from their subsequent actions. I'm afraid very few. Newest members of SHOFAR's Order Owes Big Debt And yet this trait is more important than any other, for self- sacrifice combines the ideas of striving for excellence and Pen Pal Club are: integrity. Carol Hersh 5450 North Camp- Of Gratitude To BB I have been speaking to you about the importance of living bell Ave., Chicago 25, Ill. a decent life and about youth's advantage in creating such a Kathy Mendelson - 10 Relmar By Roz Ruvinsky life. And yet, perhaps we should stop a minute and ask our- Rd., Toronto, Ont., Canada, (Int'l. BBG B'nai B'rith Relations Chairman) selves, "WHAT IS LIFE? IS IT NOT THE GIFT OF GOD? Freda Papoff - 1129 Avenue Obviously, there is a definite truth in the above head- And if it is, de we treat it as such As a gift, life should bring Rd., Toronto, Ont., Canada. line no B'nai B'rith-no Youth Organization. pleasure and enjoyment; each day should have meaning, for Judy Getz - 3707 Tartan Lane, each day exists only through His gift. All too often, however, Just as a child has parents, we, as an organization, Houston, Tex. (15). life's pleasures are wasted on petty activities, on the business Evelyn Smith - 2323 Chartres have parent organizations. Although we are no longer a of making life "easier," when life's richness can be found in all St., Houston, Tex. (16). "baby", we must show due respect and consideration to that is around us and in the mere gift of breathing. Patti Berc - 1931 Saunders B'nai B'rith Women and B'nai B'rith men. In a sense, we If one agrees that life IS the gift of God, then life, because it is a blessing, becomes sanctified; life is holy. With this Ave., St. Paul, Minn. (141/2). have a debt to pay back to them -a debt composed of hard work where we tell them about our definition, decent living takes on a new meaning and our Ilene Klein - 1207 Boundary and thoughtful planning on their folds and goals and they tell us decision to live a decent life takes on new meaning, for if life Street, Aliquippa, Pa. part in order that we have an about theirs. You might include is sanctified by God, we have an obligation to give to all the Jo Rosenblum - 4388 Harvest organization in which to express a humorous skit. ethical and moral values that we possess. Lane, Houston 4, Tex. (16). our thoughts and gain experience. One good way of showing BBW Meaning For BBG Frances Cherry - 21 Meadow- We can pay this back with some what we are doing is to hold a And what does all this have to do with BBG? First, as I brook Ave., Toronto, Ont., earnest effort and original plan- meeting after a convention or have said before, we are youth, and the life that we lead now Canada. ning. conclave where your contest and in the future should greatly concern us. The principle of Susan Beder 507 Roselawn B'nai B'rith Relations should be entrants give their song, oratory, striving for excellence certainly applies to us now, in our Ave., Toronto, Ont., Canada. carried on throughout the year. or story. efforts in school and in BBG. If we do not try to do our best Steve Ramm - 5 Morningside Let's see if we can make it a These are just a very few ideas; now, what, then, will be our best later, after the opportunity for Dr., Trenton 8, N.J. (16). lengthy project of respect and work around them, put some of a good education has passed us by Mike Yesner 5565 W. Gladys cooperation that is always func- them on, plan your own, just have Integrity should also become part of us, for sincerity and St., Chicago 44, Ill. (17). tioning. a program it's so important. honesty are principles that cannot be forgotten while we develop Barbara Gordon - 2500 Bat- Plan ahead for your activities These will help to strengthen our our personalities. Self-sacrifice should be important to us and don't have a quick program ties with our parent organiza- hurst St., Toronto, Ont., Canada. does concern us. Do we wash dishes at home because we know that doesn't show thoughtful tions. Also, communication, is the Alicia Tunis - 19 Artreeva that, if we do, we will get the family car in the evening? Or planning. Stay in contact with key to success and you are as because we know that by helping out Mom, we will be making Dr., Downsview, Ont., Canada. your local B'nai B'rith Women's close to them as your nearest her life more comfortable How many of us, on our own, work Tina Holmes - 6504 Auden St., president. Here are some sugges- phone-keep in touch. at the local hospital, or contributed a dollar out of our allow- Houston, Tex. (16). tions to use for B'nai B'rith Co- One final message: ance for Chilean Earthquake Relief? And to realize that the Sandy Seigel - 24 Magnolia op programs throughout the Reminders, just a thing or two. simple process of breathing is a blessing of God, is to make all St., Malden 48, Mass. (16). entire year: Recall, without BB, on top of that we do and will do rich in meaning. Carmi Josephson 2391 Addi- Try a combined bowling party. the list, Secondly, I have expressed the above feeling because I felt son St., Houston, Tex. (16). Have BBW bowl against BBG's, We, as BBG's, would never that through them I would be expressing what I consider a Fern Wunch - 266 Maxwell or have combined teams. Give a exist. fundamental philosophy of BBG. And that is the belief that St., Downsview, Ont., Canada. trophy or a prize to the winners. Help, offer, and always co-op- through BBG, Jewish youth are aided in the development of Ellen Pollishuke - 617 St. Ger- Make it an annual thing. erate their individuality. I sincerely feel that, above everything else, maine St., Toronto, Ont., Canada. Another successful idea is a On programs for them - con- B'nai B'rith Girls' most significant role is to help teenage girls, Ava Geller 61 Combe Ave., panel discussion on a topic that centrate. by giving them an outlet for expression, an opportunity to Toronto, Ont., Canada. is of interest to both BBW's And now I end this little rhyme develop their talents and become mature and responsible women Barbara Usprech - 184 High- and us. Have an equal number of I hope that you will taxe extra We can never afford to forget that individuality in each of bourne Rd., Toronto, Ont., BBG's and BBW's on the panel time our members is the worth of our order, and through our order, Canada. with an expert on the subject as Nov. 13-19th-the dates to mark that individuality can grow. Bonnie Kates 705 Oriole commentator. in red- Pkwy., Toronto, Ont., Canada, Try an exchange program, BB Co-op Week-'nuf said? Page 6 November, 1960 THE SHOFAR Chapter Chatter A panel discussion on dating SHIELD AZA, Miami, Fla., and related topics was shared by held its annual semi-formal hon- MENORAH AZA and OXFORD oring the chapter's graduating CIRCLE BBG, Philadelphia, Pa. seniors. Members of DAUGHTERS OF Members of ISAAC MAYER B'NAI B'RITH BBG, Atlanta, WISE AZA gave a party and Ga.. recently expanded their inter- talent show for the patients at faith understanding by partici- the Fort Sam Houston Army Hos- pating in a tour of a nearby pital, San Antonio, Tex. The monastery. "Wisemen" were assisted by San Antonio's mayor in raising over Laden with home-made fun 2,000 magazines for the soldiers books and candy baskets, mem- at Fort Sam Houston. bers of SQUIRREL HILL BBG, Pittsburgli, Pa., spent an enjoy- able afternoon entertaining the MANDEL BLOOMFIELD children at a local orphanage. AZA, Edmonton, Alberta, re- cently celebrated its 30th anni- -0- Members of EVERGREEN versary. AZA, Seattle, Wash., have ac- cumulated more than 350 com- Highlights of a weekend cele- munity service work hours in brated by LINCOLN AZA, Silver COOKING AND SINGING and a good time was had by all members of Coral Gables, Florida's Topai such projects as the March of Spring, Md., were the eighth an- BBG at a recent "Jewish Cooking Night." After the delicacies were downed, the girls sat around for a Dimes campaign and serving nual Trophy Dance for the bene- good old-fashioned songfest - both old and new songs. Chapter members pictured: Front row, Liz Ler- meals at a local Veterans' Hos- fit of the Cancer Society, and a ner, Sonny Rich, Judy Bernard, Rita Feld, Janice Snyder and Lindy Melion. Seated on couch: Carol pital. chapter-alumni ball game fol- Kirschner, Phyllis Zuckerman and advisor Tammy Guberman. lowed by an open house given by A First Annual Formal dance the chapter's newly elected sweet- was given by GABLES BBG, heart. Coral Gables, Fla. There's More Than Meets Eye -0- -0- A total of $112 for ISF was A Fifth Annual Convention raised by members of ADONIM weekend was enjoyed by SHER- To MIT Education Program AZA, Montreal, Can., in an all- MAN LEVINE AZA, Chicago, at day car wash, the George Williams College By Sue Eisenberg Camp in Wisconsin. Activities in- (BBG Int'l. Fellowship Chairman) cluded speakers, athletics, and Add Installations: BERTHA Unlike any other youth organization, the B'nai B'rith Girls gives its membership the services. KOBLIK BBG, UNITEENS BBG, opportunity to plan and organize all of its projects and function themselves, from the In- -0- BEA ZEIDELL BBG, SAN A First Annual Charter Accep- FRANCISCO #1 BBG, CALI- ternational level right down to its most basic level-the chapter. Our goals, our creed, our tance Dance was given by DR. FORNIA JUBILETTES BBG, all promise-all these things are accomplished through our own planning and presentation of DEINARD AZA, Minneapolis, of San Francisco, Calif. BETH a well-rounded program. Minn. The chapter advisor was AMIM BBG, Silver Spring, Md., presented with an engraved installed new Mits ALEX- In our MIT (Member-in-Train- held, to clear the date and obtain signed to a fold under which she ANDER GOODE AZA, High the place, to prepare all decora- and anyone else working in the watch. ing) classes we point out our Point, N.C. had an installation- tions, invitations, and publicity, same fold outlines a complete aims, and we try to give the new REBECCA BBG, Pittsburgh, banquet Parents-Daughters and to make arrangements for activity, including all necessary member the "tools" with which Installation-Luncheon given by refreshments and any outside details. Once programs have been Pa., recently gave a party for ELYSIUMS BBG, Hollywood, she can build in the direction of help needed. Although every MIT designated under each fold, the the high school students at the Fla Mother-Daughter Dinner these aims. We often ask her to in the class will probably have MIT class votes on which they Western Pennsylvania School for and Installation by FAIR LAWN, memorize the Menorah Pledge or her own special assignment for would like to present for the rest Blind Children. Included were (N.J.) BBG Banquet instal- to recite the preamble to the the affair, each girl should un- of the chapter. When their decis- dancing and refreshments. National BBG Constitution. We derstand every detail the activity ion is made, they act as a com- lation of ATLANTA, (Ga.) BGG capped weekend including services never fail to inform her of the entails. mittee, much the same as those BENNY LEONARD AZA, and oneg shabbat First An- ends of our strivings, but don't Along with the induction, planning their own induction, Minneapolis, Minn., held a car nual Banquet-Installation given we sometimes pay too little at- which will actually be conducted working out all aspects of the wash, proceeds of which were by DEVOTED JEWISH GIRLS tention to the means? by older members, the MITs activity themselves. donated to the free bed fund of a (DJG), Atlanta, Ga., with BBYO might present an extra program You've been given three ex- As we achieve in BBG by what local hospital. staffer Gertrude Bossack offici- we do, it is vital that MITs get of their own. Several skits, in- amples, each of which could be -0- ating 20th Anniversary first-hand activity planning ex- cluding "Bring on the Girls" and successful in your own chapter. Dinner Dance of HEART OF perience as a part of their mem- "Memories are Made in BBYO" But you needn't stop here. Work The quickest way to a man's AMERICA AZA, Kansas City, bership training. This type of are available from the BBYO out your own type of event for heart was recently discovered by your MITs to sponsor, and then members of ELYSIUM BBG, Mo., included installations. preparation for future leadership national office, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington 6, D.C.) write me about it. I want very Hollywood, Fla., at the chapter's and better chapter participation dated, member cooked Pro- can be given in many different These can be used in their orig- much to know what you're doing Newly-formed PRIMAL AZA, ways, three of which will be inal form or revised to suit the and to help you with any prob- gressive Dinner. Toronto, Can., held a "bookblitz" described here. MITs' needs. A program of songs lems you may have. My address for the hospitals of Toronto, and or a cantata would also be very is: ALEPH BETH BBG, St. Paul, a sale of macaroons as part of Plan Own Induction apt for the occasion, Sue Eisenberg held a three-day house party at its community service program. The simplest method of offer- Retrain Old Members 727 Foothill Dr. a country lodge. The affair was -0- ing experience to MITs is having San Mateo, Calif. complete with sports, hikes, cook them plan their own induction. If some of your older members suts. UPPER CANADA AZA, Tor- The class should elect one of its are getting a little behind on Once more, let's emphasize the their knowledge of BBG, a special means of BBG as well as the onto, has created an agricultural -0- members as chairman, who, after A Swim and Dance party was talking with the MIT Mom, should program put on by the MITs ends. scholarship to be presented at the Mikveh School in Israel to conduct the activity-planning part would be a perfect way to re- given for members and dates of students who cannot afford to of the sessions, This will give train them. This activity may KEYSTONE AZA, Pittsburgh, Revised "What's New" otherwise continue their edu- girls a chance to practice par- range from a formal panel dis- Pa. cation. liamentary procedure and will cussion of our structure and ob- Ready For AZA Groups DAVID BEN GURION BBG, promote more respect for those jectives to the singing and comical interpretation of popular The 1960-61 edition of AZA's LORAC AZA and DEBORAH speaking during regular chapter Dorchester, Mass., sponsored a meetings. songs with new lyrics written by program bible, "What's New For fund-raising breakfast. BBG of Toronto, with MICHEL the MITs. BBG and FREIMAN AZA of The MIT class should act as a Your Chapter To Do," was being -0- committee to decide when and The one extreme would call for Kitchener, Ont., recently held a distributed to chapters through- Fifty members of FRANKLIN careful preparation of material convention including an oneg where the induction should be out the order this month. DELANO ROOSEVELT BBG, shabbat program, a discussion, a and sharp wits in answering the Jersey City, N.J. recently spent Sweetheart Ball, and a banquet. questions of the rest of the mem- The guide, in a new format, a fun-filled camping weekend in BBG Oratory bership. The other asks for much contains reports from all AZA the mountains. creativity from those writing the A White Elephant Sale and Topic Picked international chairmen outlining presentation and from the entire Dance were given by VAGA- class, which must design clever program ideas for the year. BIALIK AZA, Minneapolis, BBG's 1960-61 oratory topic BOND AZA, Toronto, is a quotation from Ben Sira costumes and other ways of dem- Unlike previous years when Minn., used the proceeds of its and Talmud - "Truth is the constrating the six folds. our B.B. "What's New contained first Winter Carnival to buy A local rabbi and a former bridge between heaven and family, parts of our history, and single sheets stapled together at copies of the best-selling novel National Hockey League star at- earth, The brightest jewel in our various functions. For those one corner for detachment to "Exodus" for donation to city the crown of virtue" BBG MIT classes who aren't quite so chapter chairmen concerned with high school libraries. The gift tended a Hockey Night given by BALFOUR AZA, Toronto. Previ- international vice president ambitious, there's plenty of one particular program, this was noted in local papers. ous Stanley Cup Hockey Playoffs Marcia Goren this month an- ground in the middle! year's booklet is bound together nounced. to make a permanent volume. A new switch on dance ideas were shown and a discussion and Learn Six Folds Better has been tried by OAKLAND, refreshments followed. Selection of the topic, which One idea behind it is to have will be used on all levels of Several chapters in different "What's New serve as a (Calif.) BBG - the Marathon BBG, was made by the order's parts of the country have used permanent, year-round guide. Object: to either eat or dance all SHOLOM BBYO, Toronto, held international executive com- this third method of MIT activity The pamphlet contains intro- night. Once you leave the floor a chapter convention on the mittee by means of a mail planning to help their MITs bet- ductory messages from GAG you can't come back, according theme "Sholom Looks at the ballot. ter understand our six Fold-and- Jerry Diamond and Grand Aleph to the rules. Jewish Community." Full. Each new member is as- S'gan Alan Ginsberg. THE SHOFAR - November, 1960 LET'S TALK ABOUT: Page 7 Shoes, Ships, Wax, Kings And AZA Service - With Apologies To Lewis Carroll By Ed Weidenfeld (AZA Int'l. Service Fund Chairman) "The time has come, the walrus said, To speak of many things, Of shoes, of ships, Of sealing wax, of cabbages, and Kings." No, I'm not a walrus, and shoes, ships, sealing wax, cabbages, and kings don't hold too much interest for me. What then does a talkative walrus have to do with us? Not too much, really. Except for the fact that it is time for us "all this guy has is a novel ap- BBYO INTENSITY IS MIRRORED on the faces of BBYO members and adult members of the Greater Miami to speak of many things. proach to the same old service The workshop participants concluded their session by drafting a series of observations about modern- as they participate in a workshop on "Changing Values of Youth and Adults in Our Society." Only our topic will be the serv- fund stuff." If that's what you're day life. ice fund: charity, recipients, and thinking, you're right. This year's what the whole thing means to service fund can be only as new You Carry It into action. you. and dynamic as you want it to Throughout the year you'll be "So that's it," you're thinking, I'm going to do my part, and Many have the impression the be. getting information on each of see you are given an understand- ISF is "a dollar per member, and the charities to receive your ing of the ISF and ideas to pro- no more. While we strive for a money. When you get this ma- FROM APS FUND gram it, but it's going to be up dollar per member, this is not our terial, please read it. And then to you to carry out these ideas. true goal. The aim of the service share it with your brother alephs, Let's start with charity. It's fund is to instill this sense of Just as apathy breeds apathy, in- BBG Awards College our middle name, you know. Yes, Tzdakah in every member. terest (your interest we hope) the "Z" between the two "A's" The Recipients will breed more interest. stands for Tzdakah, the Hebrew Which brings us to the recipients. Working together, I'm sure Scholarships To Three word for charity. The Interna- Understanding where the money we'll make this the best year tional Service Fund is really goes, not just how to raise it, ever for our International Serv- nothing more than this idea put College scholarships valued brings us closer to this goal. ice Fund. at $200 each have been awarded by the National A LIBRARY OF JUDAISM BBG Organization to three BBG's. Yes, BBYO's distinguished JUDAISM PAMPHLET SERIES is a veritable library of Judaica Recipients are: Carol Joyce Kline of Brookline, clear, concise and factual pamphlets on topics of deep concern to today's modern Mass.; Rita Levy of Columbus, young Jew written by some of the outstanding Jewish scholars in the nation. Ga.; and Linda Solkovitz of Green Bay, Wisc. Choose any one or all three of the pamphlets now available from any BBYO All three girls-possessors of Regional office or from the BBYO headquarters office. outstanding scholastic records and top achievements in BBG- plan careers in fields in which there is a critical shortage of trained people. "What is a Jew" by Rabbi Ira Eisenstein Carol Kline is an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass., where she plans to prepare for a career in teaching. "Judaism and Ethics" by Rabbi Norman Frimer Rita Levy is preparing for a career in social work at the Uni- versity of Georgia in Athens, Ga. She is 18. Linda Solkovitz, also 18, is at- *"Judaism and Christianity" by Rabbi Samuel Sandmel tending the University of Wis- consin in Madison and studying to be a speech therapist. An honor graduate of Brook- And Available Soon - The fourth in the series: line High School, Carol is a member of King David BBG which she has served as two-time "Ritual in Jewish Life" by Rabbis Robert Gordis and Creativity Chairman and assist- David M. Feldman ant newspaper editor - among other posts. She has been in BBG since 1957. She was a member of her high school's French Club, Student Forum and Yearbook staff, as Price Per Pamphlet - $.35 well as serving as senior advisor to new students. Honor Society A member of Athens BBG, Rita is a June, 1960 graduate of Co- To: lumbus High School where she was a member of the National B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Honor Society and served as a 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., marshall at graduation exercises Washington 6, D.C. - a post for which she was selected from among 22 top students. Enclosed is my check ( ) cash ( ) money order ( ) She serves as president of her in the amount of chapter, having previously been vice-president and treasurer. Please send copies of "What is a Jew" Future speech therapist Linda Solkovitz has been active on the by Rabbi Ira Eisenstein. regional and district level of BBG since her initiation into the order Please send copies of "Judaism and Ethics" in 1955 as a member of Green by Rabbi Norman Frimer. Bay BBYO. She is the holder of a BBG Gold Star of Deborah. Please send copies of "Judaism and Christianity" Linda placed third in a recent by Rabbi Samuel Sandmel. city-wide Voice of Democracy Contest and at High School won a forensics award. She has also been active in a wide variety of NAME synagogue and community youth organizations. ADDRESS This year's winners were se- lected from dozens of highly- CITY STATE qualified applicants. The scholarship awards are made annually by BBG through Make checks or money orders payable to its Anita Perlman Scholarship B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Fund on the basis of scholastic ability, community and BBG lead- ership and financial need. Page 8 November, 1960 - THE SHOFAR Youth To Raise Funds Too NOW READY New Camp Building Program Drive Gets Alumni Boost BBG Member's Manual Has New Plans for the construction of two buildings at Camp Spitzer, who was Grand Aleph from 1953 to 1959. He is a former B'nai B'rith in honor of the two AZA alumni who attained Godol in 1938-39, is president of Grand Aleph Godol, and he was Colorful Look the highest office in B'nai B'rith have been announced by the Brentwood Savings and Loan the first staff member of AZA. A cover-to-cover revised edi- David Blumberg, chairman of the B'nai B'rith Youth Association. Label A. Katz, whose name will be attached to the Arts Build- tion of BBG's Member's Manual Commission. International Vice-Chairmen of ing, was elected to succeed made its appearance this month The Philip M. Klutznick Edu- needed for convention commit- the alumni campaign are Philip Klutznick as B'nai B'rith presi- in BBYO regional offices Faneuil, Boston, Mass. District tees and for Leadership Training dent in 1959. An alumnus of AZA cation Building is to consist of 1: Myron Teitelbaum, Dayton, throughout the country. Conference discussion groups, in New Orleans, Katz now also a library and four meeting rooms. Ohio, District 2; Frederick Weiss, serves as chairman of the Presi- The 48-page booklet, which The Label A. Katz Arts Building particularly when the weather is Philadelphia, District 3: David dent's Conference, which is made bears the title "This Is Our will consist of an auditorium and inclement. P. Goldman, Pasadena, Calif., Dis- up of the heads of America's 18 Order," has been completely re- trict 4; Max Kirshstein, Charles- four meeting rooms. The two Joint Effort major national Jewish organiza- ton, S.C., District 5; Julius At- vised and updated to the point tions. buildings will be located adjacent It is estimated that the con- kins, Milwaukee, Wis., District 6; that it even contains information to each other with a garden be- struction and furnishing of the and Bernard Klein, Beaumont, regarding decisions taken at the tween them. two buildings will cost approxi- Tex., District 7. Hollywood Bank Ad 1960 BBG international conven- "The erection of the two build- mately $100,000, to be raised tion. ings will mark a major step for- jointly by active BBYO chapters Golden Book Lauds BBG Group In addition to a history of the ward in providing the type of and alumni. Thus far the three Alumni are asked to subscribe Hollywood, Fla. order, contest rules, etc., the conference facilities which are international youth organizations in the amount of $100, and it may have pledged themselves to raise Elysiums BBG here recently manual includes the texts of the required to make Camp B'nai be paid in as many as five annual B'rith an outstanding leadership gained community-wide attention international and chapter con- more than $40,000 through their installments, beginning with stitutions, reference and resource training center," said Mr. Blum- international service funds. 1960. Pledges and checks should through its efforts on behalf of material and greetings from B'nai berg. The B'nai B'rith Young Adults be sent to Jack J. Spitzer, care the local drive for the National B'rith Youth Commission chair- "At present we do not have have set a target of $15,000, to of B'nai B'rith Youth Organiza- Foundation of Cystic Fibrosis. man David Blumberg. a library to facilitate the suc- be raised within three years. AZA tion, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., The Bank of Hollywood, in a A major portion of the edi- cess of the various educational has set a goal of $1 per member N.W., Washington 6, D.C. Names half-page newspaper ad, paid torial revision was done by BBG activities at the camp. The avail- or about $16,000 over a period of contributing alumni will be tribute to the BBG group. Said international counselor Sara Mil- ability of a new auditorium will not to exceed five years. BBG inscribed in a Golden Book of the ad, in part: ler of Flushing, New York. enable the BBYO Leadership has made a preliminary pledge Contributors, to be on permanent "There are 30 members in this Copies of the manual are avail- Training Conference to hold musi- of a minimum of $10,000 to be display in the new buildings. group and they stand ready to able from either BBYO regional cal, dramatic and dance programs raised over three years. Philip M. Klutznick, whose help in any humanitarian cause. offices or the headquarters office: at any time without conflicting The alumni effort is headed by name will be attached to the Edu- We extend our sincere admiration 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., with other programs at camp. Youth Commissioner Jack J. cation Building, served as inter- and congratulations to these fine Washington 6, D. C. Cost is $.25 The meeting rooms are urgently Spitzer of Hollywood, California. national president of B'nai B'rith young ladies." per copy. Who Is Insured: ANNOUNCING: All members, leaders and committee members (if any) who at the inception of the policy have been identified to the Com- pany by name and title. An Important NEW Hazards Insured Against: Concept In BBYO Accidental bodily injuries sustained while participating in regularly approved, supervised activities of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, including injuries sustained while directly going or returning from the activities. Accident Insurance Term of Coverage: Coverage is provided for one year from the effective date of the policy. B'NAI YOUTH ORGANIZATION Medical Indemnity: 1640 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE, N.W. If such injury shall, commencing within 52 weeks from the WASHINGTON 6, D.C. EXECUTIVE 3-5284 date of the accident causing such injury to the Insured Person, require treatment by a legally qualified physican, surgeon or dentist, confinement within a legally constituted hospital, em- Dear Member, Parent, Advisor and Board Member: ployment of a trained nurse, or other medical expense directly attendant to such injury (including ambulance and X-rays) Serving Youth and Young Adults is our constant concern. In our the Company will pay $1,000.00 in excess of the deductible of continual efforts to. improve the B'nai B'rith service to our membership, $10.00 to all injuries in addition to any other idemnity payable it has been felt that B.B.Y.O. should make available to our membership, other than Workmen's Compensation benefits such expenses advisors and board members an insurance policy for injuries that might actually incurred by the Insured Person. Maximum for dental occur while engaged in B.B.Y.O. activities. treatment, however, is $100.00. We are now ready to offer such a special accident policy. Schedule of Compensation An accident policy has been drafted to suit our needs through and Benefits Defined: Rollins Burdick Hunter Company with the Nationwide Insurance Companies, to provide for medical expenses up to the sum of $1,000.00 subject to Death and Dismemberment-if such injury to the Insured a $10.00 deductible. The provisions of this unique accident policy Person for which a claim be substantiated under this insurance are contained in the adjoining column. within 180 days after the date of the accident shall result This insurance is made available to B.B.Y.O. on a strictly voluntary directly and independently of all other causes of any of the basis. It is our hope that you will give this plan careful consideration. losses enumerated in this Benefit, the Company shall pay the The cost for this accident insurance on an annual basis is only $1.20. The sum set opposite such loss. effective date of the policy is October 1 of this year and it will expire on October 1 next year. However, coverage for the individual applicant 1. Death $1,000.00 will commence only 24 hours from the date and time the application is post- 2. Total loss of two limbs or total loss of the sight marked. All applications must be postmarked no later than November 30. of two eyes or total loss of one limb and total loss If you would like to protect yourself during this policy year please of the sight of one eye $1,000.00 complete the application form, tear it out and mail it together with your 3. Total loss of one limb or total loss of the sight remittance in the form of a bank or personal check to Mr. Henry Nussbaum, of one eye $ 500.00 Rollins Burdick Hunter Company, 6806 South Merrill Avenue, Chicago 49, Illinois. (Advisors and staff members please signify your title on the Exclusions: application) To expedite the payment of claims incurred under the provisions No benefits are payable under the policy for: war or any act of this policy the following procedure should be followed: of war, declared or undeclared; self-destruction while sane or Should an injury occur which results in medical expenses exceeding insane or intentionally self-inflicted injury; hernia of any type; $10.00 a letter explaining when, where and how the injury happened and eyeglasses or examination or prescription therefore; treatment, what the injured was doing at the time of injury, should be submitted services, or supplies normally rendered by the Policy-holder over the insured person's signature to the Chapter advisor or a Staff member. without charge to the Insured; injury for which the Insured The Advisor or Staff member will verify the cause and extent of injury and is entitled the benefits under any Workmen's Compensation law. will co-sign the claim letter. The letter and all bills should then be sent to Mr. Henry Nussbaum, 6806 South Merrill Avenue, Chicago 49, Illinois. Upon concurrence by the Insurance Company of a valid claim, APPLICATION the check in reimbursement will be sent out within two or three weeks. IN ORDER TO BE INSURED UNDER THIS PLAN YOUR NAME APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A CHECK FOR $1.20 AND MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN ADDRESS NOVEMBER 30. ADVISOR STAFF MEMBER BOARD MEMBER EBYO'ingly yours alex E.Balger CITY AND STATE Alex E. Balzer Director of Field Operations CHAPTER NAME BENEFICIARY ALEPH OCHNARB RITH YOUNG MIN NAI RITH TOUNC WOMEN NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE PAYMENT OF $1.20 IS ENCLOSED Signature of Applicant Complete and mail to: Mr. Henry Nussbaum, 6806 South Merrill Ave., Chicago 49, Illinois.