Page Two THE SHOFAR for October, 1976 SAM BEBER DEAD (Continued from page 1) of AZA in 1974. At various public functions, in which young people and alumni Wisconsin will be dedicated next April and will then begin full operation as a of AZA took part, he saw the fruition of his dream. But we feel his loss with children's camp and BBYO leadership training facility. heavy hearts, knowing that there can never be another Sam Beber." A mid-western camp had been the dream of Sam Beber for many years and his generous contributions helped turn the dream into reality. Because this President Ford Comments was such a central concern of Mr. Beber, the family has asked that contribu- In a special message to the members of BBYO, President Gerald Ford tions in Sam Beber's memory be made to the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization looked back upon Sam Beber's contributions to the nation through the organi- for B'nai B'rith Beber Camp. In a separate article on this page there appears zation he founded- an announcement of a special Sam Beber Memorial Drive for every BBYO "True to the inspired aims of your late founder, Sam Beber, the BBYO con- member. tinues to fill a basic need in society. When he guided your organization, Mr. Beber recognized that the future of any nation is dependent upon the growth Story Of One AZA Chapter and development of its young people. This fundamental concept motivates your Memorials to Sam Beber were and are being held in Chapters and Regions current efforts to promote greater self-fulfillment for the individual and service throughout the organization. However, one of the most touching occurred in to our country. Thousands of young men and women, inspired by the BBYO, the Detroit suburb of Southfield, Michigan. have derived direction for their lives." For several months, efforts had been underway to form a new AZA chapter. B'nai B'rith International President, David M. Blumberg, a recipient of the On the night of August 23, the Chapter had its first meeting with 14 registered Sam Beber Distinguished Alumnus Award, recalled the great difficulty in start- members. The first order of business was selection of a Chapter name. Here ing a Jewish organization in Omaha rather than in the populous Jewish cen- the Chapter had its first battle. For two hours they balloted on names but were ters of the east. "To organize an international Jewish youth movement from unable to break a tie between "Ra'am" (thunder) and Moses. The decision was a single chapter of 15 boys in a relatively small Jewish community of the west tabled for a week. was a formidable and monumental achievement. It required the leadership of The August 30 meeting opened with communications and the announcement an individual with rare talents. that the founder of AZA had passed away. Regional Director, Arnie Weiner Kaygey Kash, President of B'nai B'rith Women, and long-time friend of didn't feel this announcement would have much of an impact upon this group BBYO, remembers Sam Beber as "a man who loved his Jewish heritage, and of ninth graders who were just coming into AZA. He was proved wrong when believed in the importance of youth in perpetuating that heritage. As the one of the new Alephs took out his AZA Member's Manual, turned to the founder and architect of our youth movement, he was responsible for helping Founder's Message on page 2, pointed to Sam Beber's picture and asked, to change the destiny of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls through their "You mean this man died?" When the closed ballot vote was taken on a new involvement in BBYO. He was a warm and marvelous friend to youth, and his name, the unanimous selection was Sam Beber AZA. loss will be keenly felt." It was because of the vision of Sam Beber over 52 years ago that the mem- bers of this new Michigan Chapter can participate in the world's largest and Beber Camp A Living Memorial greatest Jewish youth movement; it was because of his commitment and drive The new B'nai B'rith Beber Camp-named after the late founder-will that more than 650,000 young men and women can look back to the impact serve as a living memorial to Sam Beber. The new facility in Mµkwonago, BBYO had upon their lives. Without Sam Beber there would be no BBYO. As part of a special memorial service to Sam Beber at the Your Chance To Pay Tribute B'nai B'rith International Convention, BBYO International Director, Dr. Max F. Baer, delivered the following eulogy for To BBYO's Founder AZA's founder: Martin Buber told the story of two Russian peasants, friends of long standing. One asked the other: Sam Beber's dream was a camp in the midwest. The living me- "Do you love me?" morial to AZA's founder- and the man without whom there would "Of course, we have been friends for many years." "Tell me, then, what pains me the most." be no BBYO-is B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in Mukwonago, His friend replied, "How should I know?" Wisconsin. The other exclaimed, "How can you say you love me if you don't know what BBYO's newest camp, acquired shortly before our founder's causes me pain?" death, needs a great deal of work to achieve the goal of the most I know what causes pain to friends of Sam Beber here assembled and to 650,000 outstanding camp in the midwest; a facility which can not only be graduates of the B'nai B'rith youth movement. used for International leadership training programs, District and Sam Beber, Founder in 1924 of Aleph Zadik Aleph, which was also the prototype Regional programs, but also as a children's camp. for B'nai B'rith Girls, died only two weeks ago. He had lived to witness the Golden To help preserve the memory of BBYO's founder, every member Anniversary of the vibrant organization which had been fashioned by his brilliant of BBYO-and every other reader of The Shofar-is asked to con- mind, stout heart, and willing hands. He is unique in the annals of B'nai B'rith. President of Omaha Lodge at age 22. tribute a minimum of $1.00 to the Sam Beber Memorial Fund. This President of District 6 at 32. The youngest ever to serve on the national Executive fund will be used to help B'nai B'rith Beber Camp become the ful- Committee of B'nai B'rith. At age 23, he persuaded B'nai B'rith to adopt AZA as the fillment of Sam Beber's dreams. official youth organization of B'nai B'rith. These contributions are to be personal, reflecting the thanks of Through AZA he made an historic impact upon B'nai B'rith. He selected disciples every BBYO member, for Sam Beber's foresight in founding BBYO. of uncommon talents. Among these was Philip Klutznick, first executive of AZA, later These contributions should not come from Chapter funds and in no president of B'nai B'rith. Two others elected to the highest office in B'nai B'rith- way are they to conflict with ISF fund-raising. Every Chapter re- Label Katz and David Blumberg-attributed their rise in Jewish communal life to the mains obligated to its $2.00 per member commitment to the Inter- Beber influence. Through that influence scores of AZA graduates became presidents national Service Fund. of B'nai B'rith Districts, thousands presidents of B'nai B'rith Lodges. Thousands en- tered Jewish communal service as laymen and professionals, becoming leaders of Send contributions, along with the following coupon, to the ad- Centers, Federations, synagogues and other institutions. Eminent statesmen, philoso- dress shown. BBYO members outside North America may send phers, political scientists, economists, artists, scientists-representatives of every funds in local currency: discipline-received leadership training in Sam Beber's AZA. It was fitting that AZA's Distinguished Alumnus Award, established 25 years ago, was to bear the name of the man for whom we grieve. The funeral service of Sam Beber took place in the Omaha synagogue of which he TO: SAM BEBER MEMORIAL FUND was founding president. His primary concern was the meaningful survival of Jewish life; his primary instrumentality was a single group of 15 boys which he proliferated B'nai B'rith Youth Organization into the largest Jewish youth movement in the world. 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Two years ago, Eugene Montgomery, the artist, executed a magnificent portrait of Washington, D. C. 20036 Sam Beber. He wrote: "I was pleased beyond belief with the subject. It is my I want to show my appreciation to Sam Beber by belief that God dwells in people and certainly in Sam Beber. I will do my best to contributing $ to the Sam Beber express that great kindness and love that I see in him." Sam Beber showered most of his affection on young people, for whom he personi- Memorial Fund. fied the nobility, the moral grandeur, the vision, and the fighting spirit of the Hebrew prophets. His presence at a youth convention spontaneously precipitated the most Name rousing, thunderous cheers we have ever heard at any time in any place. Address There will never be another Sam Beber. But there will always be youth who owe their opportunities for self-fulfillment as Jews and citizens to the great man from City Omaha. Next spring we dedicate B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in southern Wisconsin. The in- State/Province Zip domitable spirit of Sam Beber will hover over the hills, the lakes, and the skies. Max F. Baer Page Two THE SHOFAR for October, 1976 SAM BEBER DEAD (Continued from page 1) of AZA in 1974. At various public functions, in which young people and alumni Wisconsin will be dedicated next April and will then begin full operation as a of AZA took part, he saw the fruition of his dream. But we feel his loss with children's camp and BBYO leadership training facility. heavy hearts, knowing that there can never be another Sam Beber." A mid-western camp had been the dream of Sam Beber for many years and his generous contributions helped turn the dream into reality. Because this President Ford Comments was such a central concern of Mr. Beber, the family has asked that contribu- In a special message to the members of BBYO, President Gerald Ford tions in Sam Beber's memory be made to the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization looked back upon Sam Beber's contributions to the nation through the organi- for B'nai B'rith Beber Camp. In a separate article on this page there appears zation he founded-BBYO an announcement of a special Sam Beber Memorial Drive for every BBYO "True to the inspired aims of your late founder, Sam Beber, the BBYO con- member. tinues to fill a basic need in society. When he guided your organization, Mr. Beber recognized that the future of any nation is dependent upon the growth Story Of One AZA Chapter and development of its young people. This fundamental concept motivates your Memorials to Sam Beber were and are being held in Chapters and Regions current efforts to promote greater self-fulfillment for the individual and service throughout the organization. However, one of the most touching occurred in to our country. Thousands of young men and women, inspired by the BBYO, the Detroit suburb of Southfield, Michigan. have derived direction for their lives." For several months, efforts had been underway to form a new AZA chapter. B'nai B'rith International President, David M. Blumberg, a recipient of the On the night of August 23, the Chapter had its first meeting with 14 registered Sam Beber Distinguished Alumnus Award, recalled the great difficulty in start- members. The first order of business was selection of a Chapter name. Here ing a Jewish organization in Omaha rather than in the populous Jewish cen- the Chapter had its first battle. For two hours they balloted on names but were ters of the east. "To organize an international Jewish youth movement from unable to break a tie between "Ra'am" (thunder) and Moses. The decision was a single chapter of 15 boys in a relatively small Jewish community of the west tabled for a week. was a formidable and monumental achievement. It required the leadership of The August 30 meeting opened with communications and the announcement an individual with rare talents. that the founder of AZA had passed away. Regional Director, Arnie Weiner Kaygey Kash, President of B'nai B'rith Women, and long-time friend of didn't feel this announcement would have much of an impact upon this group BBYO, remembers Sam Beber as "a man who loved his Jewish heritage, and of ninth graders who were just coming into AZA. He was proved wrong when believed in the importance of youth in perpetuating that heritage. As the one of the new Alephs took out his AZA Member's Manual, turned to the founder and architect of our youth movement, he was responsible for helping Founder's Message on page 2, pointed to Sam Beber's picture and asked, to change the destiny of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls through their "You mean this man died?" When the closed ballot vote was taken on a new involvement in BBYO. He was a warm and marvelous friend to youth, and his name, the unanimous selection was Sam Beber AZA. loss will be keenly felt." It was because of the vision of Sam Beber over 52 years ago that the mem- bers of this new Michigan Chapter can participate in the world's largest and Beber Camp A Living Memorial greatest Jewish youth movement; it was because of his commitment and drive The new B'nai B'rith Beber Camp-named after the late founder-will that more than 650,000 young men and women can look back to the impact serve as a living memorial to Sam Beber. The new facility in Mµkwonago, BBYO had upon their lives. Without Sam Beber there would be no BBYO. As part of a special memorial service to Sam Beber at the Your Chance To Pay Tribute B'nai B'rith International Convention, BBYO International Director, Dr. Max F. Baer, delivered the following eulogy for To BBYO's Founder AZA's founder: Martin Buber told the story of two Russian peasants, friends of long standing. One asked the other: Sam Beber's dream was a camp in the midwest. The living me- "Do you love me?" morial to AZA's founder- and the man without whom there would "Of course, we have been friends for many years." "Tell me, then, what pains me the most." be no BBYO-is B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in Mukwonago, His friend replied, "How should I know?" Wisconsin. The other exclaimed, "How can you say you love me if you don't know what BBYO's newest camp, acquired shortly before our founder's causes me pain?" death, needs a great deal of work to achieve the goal of the most I know what causes pain to friends of Sam Beber here assembled and to 650,000 outstanding camp in the midwest; a facility which can not only be graduates of the B'nai B'rith youth movement. used for International leadership training programs, District and Sam Beber, Founder in 1924 of Aleph Zadik Aleph, which was also the prototype Regional programs, but also as a children's camp. for B'nai B'rith Girls, died only two weeks ago. He had lived to witness the Golden To help preserve the memory of BBYO's founder, every member Anniversary of the vibrant organization which had been fashioned by his brilliant of BBYO-and every other reader of The Shofar-is asked to con- mind, stout heart, and willing hands. He is unique in the annals of B'nai B'rith. President of Omaha Lodge at age 22. tribute a minimum of $1.00 to the Sam Beber Memorial Fund. This President of District 6 at 32. The youngest ever to serve on the national Executive fund will be used to help B'nai B'rith Beber Camp become the ful- Committee of B'nai B'rith. At age 23, he persuaded B'nai B'rith to adopt AZA as the fillment of Sam Beber's dreams. official youth organization of B'nai B'rith. These contributions are to be personal, reflecting the thanks of Through AZA he made an historic impact upon B'nai B'rith. He selected disciples every BBYO member, for Sam Beber's foresight in founding BBYO. of uncommon talents. Among these was Philip Klutznick, first executive of AZA, later These contributions should not come from Chapter funds and in no president of B'nai B'rith. Two others elected to the highest office in B'nai B'rith - way are they to conflict with ISF fund-raising. Every Chapter re- Label Katz and David Blumberg-attributed their rise in Jewish communal life to the mains obligated to its $2.00 per member commitment to the Inter- Beber influence. Through that influence scores of AZA graduates became presidents national Service Fund. of B'nai B'rith Districts, thousands presidents of B'nai B'rith Lodges. Thousands en- tered Jewish communal service as laymen and professionals, becoming leaders of Send contributions, along with the following coupon, to the ad- Centers, Federations, synagogues and other institutions. Eminent statesmen, philoso- dress shown. BBYO members outside North America may send phers, political scientists, economists, artists, scientists-representatives of every funds in local currency: discipline-received leadership training in Sam Beber's AZA. It was fitting that AZA's Distinguished Alumnus Award, established 25 years ago, was to bear the name of the man for whom we grieve. The funeral service of Sam Beber took place in the Omaha synagogue of which he TO: SAM BEBER MEMORIAL FUND was founding president. His primary concern was the meaningful survival of Jewish B'nai B'rith Youth Organization life; his primary instrumentality was a single group of 15 boys which he proliferated into the largest Jewish youth movement in the world. 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Two years ago, Eugene Montgomery, the artist, executed a magnificent portrait of Washington, D. C. 20036 Sam Beber. He wrote: "I was pleased beyond belief with the subject. It is my belief that God dwells in people and certainly in Sam Beber. I will do my best to I want to show my appreciation to Sam Beber by contributing $ to the Sam Beber express that great kindness and love that I see in him." Sam Beber showered most of his affection on young people, for whom he personi- Memorial Fund. fied the nobility, the moral grandeur, the vision, and the fighting spirit of the Hebrew prophets. His presence at a youth convention spontaneously precipitated the most Name rousing, thunderous cheers we have ever heard at any time in any place. Address There will never be another Sam Beber. But there will always be youth who owe their opportunities for self-fulfillment as Jews and citizens to the great man from City Omaha. Next spring we dedicate B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in southern Wisconsin. The in- State/Province Zip domitable spirit of Sam Beber will hover over the hills, the lakes, and the skies. Max F. Baer Page Two THE SHOFAR for October, 1976 SAM BEBER DEAD (Continued from page 1) of AZA in 1974. At various public functions, in which young people and alumni Wisconsin will be dedicated next April and will then begin full operation as a of AZA took part, he saw the fruition of his dream. But we feel his loss with children's camp and BBYO leadership training facility. heavy hearts, knowing that there can never be another Sam Beber." A mid-western camp had been the dream of Sam Beber for many years and his generous contributions helped turn the dream into reality. Because this President Ford Comments was such a central concern of Mr. Beber, the family has asked that contribu- In a special message to the members of BBYO, President Gerald Ford tions in Sam Beber's memory be made to the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization looked back upon Sam Beber's contributions to the nation through the organi- for B'nai B'rith Beber Camp. In a separate article on this page there appears zation he founded-BBYO: an announcement of a special Sam Beber Memorial Drive for every BBYO "True to the inspired aims of your late founder, Sam Beber, the BBYO con- member. tinues to fill a basic need in society. When he guided your organization, Mr. Beber recognized that the future of any nation is dependent upon the growth Story Of One AZA Chapter and development of its young people. This fundamental concept motivates your Memorials to Sam Beber were and are being held in Chapters and Regions current efforts to promote greater self-fulfillment for the individual and service throughout the organization. However, one of the most touching occurred in to our country. Thousands of young men and women, inspired by the BBYO, the Detroit suburb of Southfield, Michigan. have derived direction for their lives." For several months, efforts had been underway to form a new AZA chapter. B'nai B'rith International President, David M. Blumberg, a recipient of the On the night of August 23, the Chapter had its first meeting with 14 registered Sam Beber Distinguished Alumnus Award, recalled the great difficulty in start- members. The first order of business was selection of a Chapter name. Here ing a Jewish organization in Omaha rather than in the populous Jewish cen- the Chapter had its first battle. For two hours they balloted on names but were ters of the east. "To organize an international Jewish youth movement from unable to break a tie between "Ra'am" (thunder) and Moses. The decision was a single chapter of 15 boys in a relatively small Jewish community of the west tabled for a week. was a formidable and monumental achievement. It required the leadership of The August 30 meeting opened with communications and the announcement an individual with rare talents. that the founder of AZA had passed away. Regional Director, Arnie Weiner Kaygey Kash, President of B'nai B'rith Women, and long-time friend of didn't feel this announcement would have much of an impact upon this group BBYO, remembers Sam Beber as "a man who loved his Jewish heritage, and of ninth graders who were just coming into AZA. He was proved wrong when believed in the importance of youth in perpetuating that heritage. As the one of the new Alephs took out his AZA Member's Manual, turned to the founder and architect of our youth movement, he was responsible for helping Founder's Message on page 2, pointed to Sam Beber's picture and asked, to change the destiny of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls through their "You mean this man died?" When the closed ballot vote was taken on a new involvement in BBYO. He was a warm and marvelous friend to youth, and his name, the unanimous selection was Sam Beber AZA. loss will be keenly felt." It was because of the vision of Sam Beber over 52 years ago that the mem- bers of this new Michigan Chapter can participate in the world's largest and Beber Camp A Living Memorial greatest Jewish youth movement; it was because of his commitment and drive The new B'nai B'rith Beber Camp-named after the late founder-will that more than 650,000 young men and women can look back to the impact serve as a living memorial to Sam Beber. The new facility in Mukwonago, BBYO had upon their lives. Without Sam Beber there would be no BBYO. As part of a special memorial service to Sam Beber at the Your Chance To Pay Tribute B'nal B'rith International Convention, BBYO International Director, Dr. Max F. Baer, delivered the following eulogy for To BBYO's Founder AZA's founder: Martin Buber told the story of two Russian peasants, friends of long standing. One asked the other: Sam Beber's dream was a camp in the midwest. The living me- "Do you love me?" morial to AZA's founder- and the man without whom there would "Of course, we have been friends for many years." "Tell me, then, what pains me the most." be no BBYO-is B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in Mukwonago, His friend replied, "How should I know?" Wisconsin. The other exclaimed, "How can you say you love me if you don't know what BBYO's newest camp, acquired shortly before our founder's causes me pain?" death, needs a great deal of work to achieve the goal of the most I know what causes pain to friends of Sam Beber here assembled and to 650,000 outstanding camp in the midwest; a facility which can not only be graduates of the B'nai B'rith youth movement. used for International leadership training programs, District and Sam Beber, Founder in 1924 of Aleph Zadik Aleph, which was also the prototype Regional programs, but also as a children's camp. for B'nai B'rith Girls, died only two weeks ago. He had lived to witness the Golden To help preserve the memory of BBYO's founder, every member Anniversary of the vibrant organization which had been fashioned by his brilliant of BBYO-and every other reader of The Shofar-is asked to con- mind, stout heart, and willing hands. tribute a minimum of $1.00 to the Sam Beber Memorial Fund. This He is unique in the annals of B'nai B'rith. President of Omaha Lodge at age 22. President of District 6 at 32. The youngest ever to serve on the national Executive fund will be used to help B'nai B'rith Beber Camp become the ful- Committee of B'nai B'rith. At age 23, he persuaded B'nai B'rith to adopt AZA as the fillment of Sam Beber's dreams. official youth organization of B'nai B'rith. These contributions are to be personal, reflecting the thanks of Through AZA he made an historic impact upon B'nal B'rith. He selected disciples every BBYO member, for Sam Beber's foresight in founding BBYO. of uncommon talents. Among these was Philip Klutznick, first executive of AZA, later These contributions should not come from Chapter funds and in no president of B'nai B'rith. Two others elected to the highest office in B'nai B'rith- way are they to conflict with ISF fund-raising. Every Chapter re- Label Katz and David Blumberg-attributed their rise in Jewish communal life to the mains obligated to its $2.00 per member commitment to the Inter- Beber influence. Through that influence scores of AZA graduates became presidents national Service Fund. of B'nal B'rith Districts, thousands presidents of B'nai B'rith Lodges. Thousands en- Send contributions, along with the following coupon, to the ad- tered Jewish communal service as laymen and professionals, becoming leaders of Centers, Federations, synagogues and other institutions. Eminent statesmen, philoso- dress shown. BBYO members outside North America may send phers, political scientists, economists, artists, scientists-representatives of every funds in local currency: discipline-received leadership training in Sam Beber's AZA. It was fitting that AZA's Distinguished Alumnus Award, established 25 years ago, was to bear the name of the man for whom we grieve. The funeral service of Sam Beber took place in the Omaha synagogue of which he TO: SAM BEBER MEMORIAL FUND was founding president. His primary concern was the meaningful survival of Jewish life; his primary instrumentality was a single group of 15 boys which he proliferated B'nai B'rith Youth Organization into the largest Jewish youth movement in the world. 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Two years ago, Eugene Montgomery, the artist, executed a magnificent portrait of Washington, D. C. 20036 Sam Beber. He wrote: "I was pleased beyond belief with the subject. It is my I want to show my appreciation to Sam Beber by belief that God dwells in people and certainly in Sam Beber. I will do my best to to the Sam Beber express that great kindness and love that I see in him." contributing $ Sam Beber showered most of his affection on young people, for whom he personi- Memorial Fund. fled the nobility, the moral grandeur, the vision, and the fighting spirit of the Hebrew Name prophets. His presence at a youth convention spontaneously precipitated the most rousing, thunderous cheers we have ever heard at any time in any place. Address There will never be another Sam Beber. But there will always be youth who owe their opportunities for self-fulfillment as Jews and citizens to the great man from City Omaha. Next spring we dedicate B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in southern Wisconsin. The in- State/Province Zip domitable spirit of Sam Beber will hover over the hills, the lakes, and the skies. Max F. Baer Page Two * THE SHOTAR for October, 1976 SAM BEBER DEAD (Continued from page 1) of AZA in 1974. At various public functions, in which young people and alumni Wisconsin will be dedicated next April and will then begin full operation as a of AZA took part, he saw the fruition of his dream. But we feel his loss with children's camp and BBYO leadership training facility, heavy hearts, knowing that there can never be another Sam Beber." A mid-western camp had been the dream of Sam Beber for many years and President Ford Comments his generous contributions helped turn the dream into reality. Because this was such a central concern of Mr. Beber, the family has asked that contribu- In a special message to the members of BBYO, President Gerald Ford tions in Sam Beber's memory be made to the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization looked back upon Sam Beber's contributions to the nation through the organi- for B'nal B'rith Beber Camp. In a separate article on this page there appears zation he founded BBYO: an announcement of a special Sam Beber Memorial Drive for every BBYO "True to the Inspired alms of your late founder, Sam Beber, the BBYO con- member. tinues to 601 a basic need in society. When he guided your organization, Mr. Beber recognized that the future of any nation is dependent upon the growth Story Of One AZA Chapter and development of its young people. This fundamental concept motivates your Memorials to Sam Beber were and are being held in Chapters and Regions current efforts to promote greater self-fulfillment for the individual and service throughout the organization However, one of the most touching occurred In to our country. Thousands of young men and women, inspired by the BBYO, the Detroit suburb of Southfield, Michigan. have derived direction for their lives." For several months, efforts had been underway to form a new AZA chapter. B'nal B'rith International President, David M. Blumberg, a recipient of the On the night of August 23, the Chapter had its first meeting with 14 registered Sam Beber Distinguished Alumnus Award, recalled the great difficulty in start- members. The first order of business was selection of a Chapter name, Here Ing a Jewish organization in Omaha rather than in the populous Jewish cen- the Chapter had its first battle. For two hours they balloted on names but were ters of the east. "To organize an international Jewish youth movement from unable to break a the between "Ra'am" (thunder) and Moses. The decision was a single chapter of 15 boys in a relatively small Jewish community of the west tabled for a week. was a formidable and monumental achievement. It required the leadership of The August 30 meeting opened with communications and the amnouncement an individual with rare talents that the founder of AZA had passed away. Regional Director, Arnie Weiner Kaygey Kash, President of B'nai B'rith Women, and long-time friend of didn't feel this announcement would have much of an Impact upon this group BBYO, remembers Sam Beber as "a man who loved his Jewish heritage, and of ninth graders who were just coming into AZA. He was proved wrong when believed in the importance of youth in perpetuating that heritage. As the one of the new Alephs took out his AZA Member's Manual, turned to the founder and architect of our youth movement, he was responsible for helping Founder's Message on page 2. pointed to Sam Beber's picture and asked, to change the destiny of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls through their "You mean this man died?" When the closed ballot vote was taken on a new involvement in BBYO. He was a warm and marvelous friend to youth, and his name, the unanimous selection was Sam Beber AZA. loss will be keenly felt." It was because of the vision of Sam Beber over 52 years ago that the mem- bers of this new Michigan Chapter can participate in the world's largest and Beber Camp A Living Memorial greatest Jewish youth movement; it was because of his commitment and drive The new B'nai B'rith Beber Camp-named after the late founder-will that more than 650,000 young men and women can look back to the impact serve as a living memorial to Sam Beber. The new facility in Mukwonago, BBYO had upon their lives. Without Sam Beber there would be no BBYO. As part of # special memorial service to Sam Beber at the Your Chance To Pay Tribute B'mal B'rith International Consention, BBYO International Director, Dr. Max F. Baer, delivered the following eulogy for To BBYO's Founder AZA's founder: Martin Buber told the story of two Russian peasants, friends of long standing One asked the other. Sam Beber's dream was a camp in the midwest. The living me- "Do you love me?" morial to AZA's founder and the man without whom there would "Of course, - have been friends for many years." "Tell me, then, what pains me the most be no BBYO-Is B'nal B'rith Beber Camp in Mukwonago, His friend replied, "How should know?" Wisconsin. The other exclaimed, "How can you say you love me if you don't know what BBYO's newest camp, acquired shortly before our founder's causes me pain?" death, needs a great deal of work to achieve the goal of the most I know what causes pain to friends of Sam Beber here assembled and to 650,000 outstanding camp in the midwest: a facility which can not only be graduates of the B'nai Birth youth movement used for International leadership training programs, District and Sam Beber, Founder in 1924 of Aleph Zadik Aleph, which was also the prototype Regional programs, but also as a children' camp. for B'nai B'rith Girls, fied only two weeks ago. He had lived to witness the Golden To help preserve the memory of BBYO's founder, every member Anniversary of the vibrant organization which had been fashioned by his brilliant of BBYO every other reader of The Shofar- is asked to con- mind, stout heart, and willing hands He is unique in the annals of B'nai B'rth President of Omaha Lodge at age 22. tribute a minimum of $1.00 to the Sam Beber Memorial Fund. This President of District 6 at 32. The youngest ever to serve on the national Executive fund will be used to help B'nal B'rith Beber Camp become the ful- Committee of B'nal B'rth At age 23, be persuaded B'nail Birth to adopt AZA as the fillment of Sam Beber's dreams. official youth organization of nal B'rth These contributions are to be personal, reflecting the thanks of Through AZA he made an Nation impact upon B'nai B'rth He selected disciples every BBYO member, for Sam Beber's foresight in founding BBYO. of uncommon talents Among these was Philip Klutznick first executive of AZA, later These contributions should not come from Chapter funds and in no president of B'nal B'nth Two others elected to the highest office in B'nai B'rith way are they to conflict with ISF fund-raising. Every Chapter re- Label Katz and David Bumberg. attributed their not in Jewish communal like to the mains obligated to its $2.00 per member commitment to the Inter- Beber influence Through that influence scores of AZA graduates became president: national Service Fund. of B'nal B'rth Districts, thousands presidents of B'nai Birth Lodges Thousands in Send contributions, along with the following coupon, to the ad- tered Jewish communal service - laymen and professionals, becoming leaders of dress shown, BBYO members outside North America may send Centers, Federations, synagogues and other institutions Eminent statesmen, philoso phers, political scientists, economists, articles, scientate- representatives of every funds In local currency: discipline leadership training in Sam Beber's AZA It was fitting that AZA's Distinguished Alumnus Award, established 25 years ago, was 90 bear the name of the man for whom we grieve. The funeral service of Sam Beber took place in the Omaha synagogue of which he TO: SAM BEBER MEMORIAL FUND was lounding president His primary concern was the meaningful survival of Jewish B'nal B'rith Youth Organization life; his primary instrumentality was . single group of 15 boys which he profferated 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. into the largest Jewtsh youth movement in the world Two years ago, Eugene Montgomery, the artist, executed a magnificent portrait of Washington, D. C. 20036 Sam Beber. He wrote "I was pleased beyond belief with the subject. a is my I want to show my appreciation to Sam Beber by belief that God dwells in people and certainly in Sam Beber will do my best to contributing $ to the Sam Beber express that great kindness and love that MM in him. Sam Beber showered most of his affection on young people, for whom he persons- Memorial Fund. fed the nobility, the moral grandeur, the vision, and the lighting apent of the Hebrew Name prophets His presence at a youth convention spontaneously precipitated the most rousing thunderous chees we have ever heard M any time in any place. Address There will never be another Sam Beber But there will always be youth who owe their opportunities for self- fulfilment as Jews and citizens to the great man from City Omaha Next spring we dedicate B'nal B'rth Beber Camp in southern Waconsin. The in- State/Province Zip domitable spirt of Sam Beber will hower over the his the lakes, and the skies. Max F. Baer - SAM BEBER DEAD (Continued from page 1 - - - - - - - - . - - emple - - - - - - - - - - - MI general -- of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - lines. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - un - - - - - - - - Commercials - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - boked - - - - - - - - - - - - . - --- - - - - - - - - nero - - - - - - - - - - - THE - - Implest - - - - - - - - savo - - - - - . - - . - - - - - - - - respond - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - I I I I I . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - de - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - higher - - - . - - - - - - . - - - - the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - The - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------------- . - - - . - - - - - - - I I that - - - NAME - - - - - - - - - - - - Fina - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - reponsible - - Fromber - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - end - - - - - - - NA - - - - - - - - . - - - " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Comp - - - - - - - . - - - - - - The Fin - - - - - - - - - - 640.300 - - - - - - - - - - am - . - - - - - - - - . - BBTU - - - - - - - - - - - and - - . - - - - - - - - Your Chance To Pay fribute . - - - - and - - - - * - - - - - - To BBYO's Founder I - - - - - - - - - - - - E I I I I . I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a 1 I 1 I I - - - . - . - - - to - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - . - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - I . I I I 1 1 . I I I - I. - - - - - - - - - - - - I - - I - I - - - - - - - - - - - I - - . I I 1 I I 1 I - - - - - - - I . - - . - - . - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - Pasters - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - . - - - - - . - - - 0 - - - - . - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 1 - I - - : . - - - - - anyo . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ! ! - I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - I - - - . - - - - 1 . I I - I I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I - I - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - use - - - - - - - - - no - ----- - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 I - I - - - - - - - - - - - . I I - - - - - - - - - . - - - - . - - - - 1 - : - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - I - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - : 1 - - - - I - I 1. - - - - - - - - - - - De - - any - - - - I I - I - - - - - SAM BEBER DEAD Continued - page I - I