Message from the GRAND ALEPH the SH GODOL Official Publication of AZA and BBYM of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization 24TH YEAR JUNE, 1947 Send address changes to The Shofar, 1746 M St. N. W., Washington 6, D. O. National Convention By EARL POLLOCK Conclave BBYM to Open Season Once again convention time is drawing near. In just a few months, Alephs repre- Near-Aug. 10 senting every segment of our Of Conventions July 7th International Order will as- semble at Camp High Point Is Deadline for what promises to be one Plan for Convention Conclave to Honor of the most important na- Less Than Two Months tional conventions in our history. Left to Register Memory of Monsky; There your chosen dele- gates will spend many a AZA CONVENTION IN BRIEF Eulogy by Cohen long session Place- -Camp High Point, West discussing Shokan, Ulster County, N. Y. and deciding Date-Aug. 29-Sept. 1 BBYM CONVENTION IN BRIEF Registration deadline-A Aug. 10 ipon such Place-Hotel DeSoto, St. Louis, Send registration to - Beryl Mo. pressing Weinstein, Chairman, 1746 M. St., Date-July 7-9 questions as N. W. Washington 6, D. C. Pre-convention activity from youth publi- Registration fee-$21 July 4 cation of Convention mail address- Camp Send registration to - Marcus The Shofar, High Point, West Shokan, Ulster Brown, Chairman, 1746 M. St., increasing County, N. Y. N. W., Washington 6, D. C. dues, youth Convention freight address Earl Pollock financial Camp High Point, Ashokan, By MARCUS BROWN Ulster County, N. Y. supervision, FOUR OF THE KEY FIGURES in making ready for the 1947 BBYO's national conventions national basketball tourna- BBYM national convention put their thoughts together in St. AZA's 24th annual convention ment, National BBYO Coun- Louis. They are: (I. to r.) Ray Schoenfeld, co-chairman of hos- will be given a rousing send off is less than three months away, cil, and revision of pledge pitality; Max Kleinbaum, District 2 Director: Marcus Brown, July 7-9 in St. Louis when dele- and the deadline for registration rules. convention chairman, and Dan Friedman, co-chairman of hos- gates and visitors converge on the is less than two months away. DeSoto Hotel there for their sec- pitality. In addition, under the ond annual convention of the na- That means that final details leadership of our rejuve- are being completed by those tional organization of BBYM. nated national committee charged with the success of the B'nai B'rith Puts Ceiling In recognition of Jewry's great camp meeting. Grand Aleph loss in the passing of the beloved system, ways and means of S'gan Beryl Weinstein, convention leader of B'nai B'rith, Henry strengthening each phase of our Five-Fold-and-Full pro- chairman. while holding up his Of 23 on YM Ages Monsky, the convention will be end of the planning, has an- dedicated to his memory. Sey- gram will be considered. nounced a final registration date mour S. Cohen, BBYM National Sorry to say, it will be of Aug. 10. Those alephs who On the basis of recommendations from an investigating Secretary, will deliver a eulogy to impossible for all of our plan to attend the meeting must committee appointed by Henry Monsky, the Supreme Henry Monsky at the opening membership actually to be send forms to him at 1746 M St., session of the convention on Mon- Grand Lodge of B'nai B'rith set the upper age limit of present at the convention. It N. W., Washington 6, D. C., be- day, July 7. That evening Henry fore that date. BBYM at 23. Monsky Memorial exercises will is, however, entirely possible and vitally necessary that Camp officials and the BBYO The investigating committee, presided over by Leon W. be conducted by Joseph Abram- son, President of Henry Monsky every Aleph and chapter staff are also working on details Obermayer, Chairman of the Vocational Service Commis- Chapter No. 137, Minneapolis, take an active part in this to make this the biggest and sion, had been studying this ques- Minn. democratic process of formu- best in nearly a quarter of a cen- tury of international conclaves. lating national policy. Only AZA Drive tion for six months. After hear- Pre-Convention Schedule The New York office is making ing representatives of the B'nai Friday evening, July 4, Missouri in this way can self-govern- arrangements for bus service Looks Like B'rith Membership Department, Chapter 38 will sponsor Friday ment in AZA be made ef- from New York to the camp at of the B'nai B'rith Youth Commis- evening services and an Oneg fective. Shabbat. West Shokan in Ulster County, sion, and members of the organ- near Kingston. Those alephs who On Saturday evening Midwest- First, each of us must give serious thought to ideas are attending the convention can Success izations, including "Si" Cohen, ern Chapter 112 will sponsor an ride from New York City direct- national BBYM secretary, the "Early Birds' Dance" at Temple which we feel might aid ly to the camp on these buses. All indications point to the fact investigating committee recom- Israel House. Out-of-town either the organization or Further information is available that the current AZA drive for re- BBYMers who would like to at- men what it considered a solu- program of AZA. In par- from the New York Regional of ligious and educational articles for tend that dance should notify ticular, we should be fully fice. Roumania will be a tremendous tion which would be fair to both Marvin Taxman, 5620 Waterman aware of the background of success. BBYM and to B'nai B'rith Lodges. Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. The convention will begin the each of the major recom- afternoon of Aug. 29 and will In many localities girls' groups The committee found during America Chapter 86 will spon- mendations of National close on the afternoon of Sept. 1. have conducted drives alone or the course of its investigation sor an "Ice Breaker Dance" at the Executive Committee, which Labor Day. Although no final with AZA chapters so that the that less than 10 percent of YMHA roof garden on Sunday are to be debated on the con- program is available now, it is project is receiving an added push BBYM was over 23 and the mem- night, July 6. The entire BBYO I known that business, culture, and from the outside. Some chapters bers of B'nai B'rith under 23 were of St. Louis has promised a round vention floor this summer. The best medium by which recreation will be blended in have sponsored special services, of entertainment and fun for large doses and in a manner which shows, and dances with those at- visiting BBYM members in the these problems might be The text of the report made by should make the convention tending bringing articles for ship- three days before the convention. better understood is through worthwhile, ment to Roumania. the investigating committee on Convention Schedule g intelligent discussion right Most complete returns have the BBYM age limits may be Convention registration will be- -In addition to completing reg- in your own chapter meet- istration, alephs who attend have been reported by District 2. There found on Page 3. gin at Convention Headquarters I ings. other items to think about before Gary 329, Gary, Ind., led the field in the Hotel De Soto on Sunday, Second, we must use ex- with 829 pamphlets, texts, dic- July 6. Delegates and guests are See AZA MEET, Page 11 tionaries, and Biblical material. equally few in number. It there- requested to register immediately treme care in selecting our Indications are that nearly fore recommended this age limit upon arrival. No rebate will be delegates. Elect only those as the most equitable arrange- Dateless Alephs every chapter in the organization paid to any delegate who fails to Alephs whom you believe, ment. has collected something for the through their leadership and Benefit UJA Provision was made for those register by 10:30 a. m., Monday, Jews of Roumania who seek to re- July 7. members of BBYM who are now experience, most capable of build their educational and spirit- 23 years old or over. These men Rebates will be paid to only truly representing you and The current UJA drive was ual lives. will be permitted to retain mem- one delegate from each chapter. working for the general the recipient of a donation from Logan Square Gives to UJA bership in BBYM until they are Those chapters that are sending welfare of the Order. Those the three AZA chapters of 25. The membership of other two delegates will have to decide who will be fortunate Paterson, N. J. Paterson, Chicago's UJA drive was boost- BBYM members will terminate which is to receive the travel re- enough to attend the con- Brandeis, and Kenneth Lip- ed by Logan Square AZA 282 by on the January 1st after their bate. Ray Schoenfeld, co-chair- vention must realize that schultz after a unique fund- $25. The money was contributed 23rd birthdays. This ruling will man of the Convention Hospitality they speak not only for raising scheme. from the chapter treasury. become effective at once. Committee, has asked that dele- The chapters set aside a "no Cohen, BBYM representative at gates notify him of the exact time themselves, but for their chapters and districts as date" night during which mem- September Issue Next the Youth Committee of the Su- of their arrival. He can be ad- bers and girls attended at least preme Lodge, made a strong ap- dressed care of BBYO, 705 Chest- well. one of the more than half- peal for an age limit of 25. He nut Street, St. Louis, Mo. With this issue The Shofar Through this democratic dozen house parties that were suspends publication until Sep- pointed out that this was the de- The Executive Committee will process, we can all share in scheduled. Girls and boys each sire of the majority of BBYM meet on Sunday, July 6. The first tember. The next Issue will be the important decisions to be paid the admission price of $2. members. However, after much convention session, including prepared for mailing about Sept. made at the 1947 National Food and decorations for the 1 and will contain full coverage discussion, the committee decided greetings and a State of the Order Convention. parties were donated, and all of the BBYM convention, which to support the recommendation of address by National President the proceeds went to the UJA. will be in St. Louis July 7-9. the special committee on BBYM Harold Rhein, will occur on Mon- See you there! age. See YM CONCLAVE, Page 11