SHOFAR ALEPH ZADI B'NAI B'RITH B'nai B'rith Youth Organization JULY, WHN VISTA 52501 World-Wide BBYO Celebrations BELL SMH 52501WIN4E156 ALTA Honor Israel Anniversary ELLEN 156 OTTAMWA, IA Throughout the world, BBYO'ers joined in celebrations to commemorate Yom Ha'atzmut, the 25th anniversary of the State of Israel. In most communities, BBYO members either planned their own celebrations, participated in community events, or did both. In Winnipeg, Red River Region decorated a truck and along with seven other vehicles participated in a com- munity parade. In addition to the parade, the BBYO mem- at two local shopping centers. AZA and BBG members BAYO SALUTES NOAR L'NOARE bers participated in a total "Israeli Day" celebration held took part in Israeli dances, sold Israeli food, wore Israeli costumes, etc. The BBYO members also participated in a Yom Ha'atzmut celebration for one of the lodges. In Michigan, BBYO sponsored a Walk For Israel to raise money for the Israel Emergency Fund of the United Jewish Appeal. The 25-mile route was laid out to symbolically represent the 25 years of Israel's history. Each "year" walked will garner for the walker that many times the sponsor's pledge. Walkers were encouraged to sign up as many sponsors as possible. In Minneapolis, BBYO sponsored a similar 25-mile Walk For Israel also designed to raise money for the Israel Emergency. The BBYO Walk kicked off the community's "Week of Simcha." BBYO In Miami, BBYO joined the rest of the community in a gala Salute to Israel Parade. BBYO'ers, future BBYO mem- bers, and parents all joined with the total Jewish Commu- 25 nity in celebrating the Jewish State's Silver Anniversary. In Israel, the heart of the birthday celebration, Noar Lenoar-BBYO in Israel-staged a special project for the day. About 500 members went to the Maozim (soldiers stationed at the border are at "the place of bravery". the Greater Washington Council gave a special salute to BBYO in Israel with their Noar Lenoar float in the Israel Maozim) to bring the joys of the day to the soldiers on Independence Day parade held near the nation's capital. Pictured on the BBYO float are (1. to r.) Bernard duty. This added to the already high morale of the troops Blitzstein, Steve Schlafstein, Jeff Rosenberg, Peter Rosen, Marlene Porter, and Elliot Millenson. and showed them the deep feelings and strong ties among youth back home and soldiers at the front lines. It is considered a great honor for Noar Lenoar to have been chosen by the Israeli Government for this project. ZADIK H B' N 5 N BRITH T brai WOMEN BRITH B' YOUTH 1924-1974 Z 2711 AZA's Golden Anniversary Celebration will offi- cially begin with this summer's International Con- vention at Camp B'nai B'rith. For the next year, you will see much of this official emblem of the New England Region B.B.Y.O. worked closely with the Greater Boston B'nai B'rith Men's and Women's Golden Anniversary. Future issues of The Shofar Councils on a huge float for the Israel 25th Anniversary Parade in Boston. Over 50 youths and adults were on will tell you how to obtain copies of this emblem the Parade Committee and the day of the parade saw the entire B'nai B'rith community clustered around the on various items. float, which depicted Israel Old and New. Regional B.B.Y.O. leaders put on an Israeli dancing show during the Parade. Anne Wax from Dr. Paul S. Barrabee BBG of Newton, Mass., was the Youth Coordinator.