CAREER SHOPPING? BBYO Career Day Now the Set For Chicago, May 27 It could lead to the decision of a lifetime! BBYO's headquarters office announced this month that the sixth annual Career-in-BBYO Day will be held in Chi- cago, Sunday, May 27. The announcement fixes a definite date for the annual parley tentatively announced last month as May 20. Site of the meeting will be The Palmer House, one of Chicago's most famous hotels. Publication of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization The uniquely BBYO event, de- AZA-BBG-BBYA signed to stimulate qualified available from BBYO regional members and alumni of the order offices. 38TH YEAR to pursue career opportunities as APRIL, 1962 Office of Publications. Baltimore, Md. Send address changes to The Shofar, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW. Washington 6, social group workers with BBYO, is expected to draw upwards of 40 participants from the mid- HEW Secretary Ribicoff west. They will hear representatives of BBYO's staff, and members of Endorses Grandparent Plan college faculties, discuss career Letters from Secretary of Health, Education and Wel- qualifications, job expectations, fare, Abraham Ribicoff, to BBG president Marcia Goren and potential salaries and other as- AZA Grand Aleph Godol Shelly Zimmerman expressing pects of career-choosing which hearty endorsement for the newly-inaugurated "Adopt A are of interest to young people. Grandparent Plan" officially launched the program last They will also be told about the limited number of scholarships month. mous UNICEF Thanks "It would seem to me that with available from BBYO for poten- tial BBYO staff members. And AZA For Gift the common sense approach of they will hear that as an informal your organization the plan would is New York on Jewish educational agency, BBYO work out well, and I feel sure, The executive director of the places a great stress on "the posi- United States Committee for when it has proven successful, tive Jewish attitudes" of its staff UNICEF last month sent a letter it will spread to other groups," members making a Jewish back- to GAG Sheldon Zimmerman ac- Secretary Ribicoff's letter said. knowledging receipt of a contri- Cost* ground and identification with Expressing his wishes for "all bution of $1000 from the order's 5 Jewish life essential requisites success in this venture," Mr. Ribi- Service Fund. for positions with BBYO. The letter, from C. Lloyd coff labeled the program idea Bailey, expressed his pleasure one that would "provide continu- 2 Staff Alumni over seeing the order "taking ous and constructive companion- That BBYO professional ca- such an interest in the needs of ship to older people." The HEW reers do attract former members unfortunate children in other Secretary also said he was "well of the order may be seen from the parts of the world." fact that numerous members of Said Mr. Bailey's letter: "I acquainted with the great work want to express appreciation for being done along many lines by BBYO's present staff were in this very generous gift." B'nai B'rith." BBYO as youths. ALL IN THE FAMILY. Mrs. Israel Wilen of Atlanta, Ga., treasurer Further impetus for the unique The conference will be open to of the Atlanta BBYO Committee, plants a congratulatory kiss on Applications Ready new program idea in which AZA all BBYO members and alumni daughter Susan's cheek after formally inducting her as president of newly-organized Daughters of Torah BBG of Atlanta. The chapter and BBG chapters are expected in Districts 2 and 6 who are now take least high school seniors and also earned the distinction of being the first to achieve 100 per cent Details Set to enthusiastically participate is mother-membership-in-B'nai B'rith, new project of the B'nai B'rith being provided by publication of know have been certified by a BBYO Women of Atlanta. Atlanta's Devoted Jewish Girls BBG also hit the staff member as having a good For BBYO's a four-page program guide. Cop- 100 per cent mark in the program. ies of the guide are now available potential for a successful career from BBYO regional offices and in social group work. Accredited participants will be THREE ADDED THIS YEAR 1962 NLTC will serve as an invaluable aid your in organizing meaningful chapter entitled to travel rebates. BBYO programs. will pay the round-trip railroad YA "Operation Bootstraps" Applications for scholar- coach fare - less $5.00-for each ships and participation in the Program Guide eligible participant up to a maxi- The Giving Aid To 6 Regions summer-long Extended Na- "Adopt A Grandparent mum of $25.00. Non-BBYO mem- Plan" last month also drew com- bers may also attend but will re- tional Leadership Training ment from Raynard Jameson, ceive no travel rebate. BBYA's "Operation Bootstraps," the order-financed Program are now available in B'nai B'rith's National Director Although no provisions are be- fund designed to help develop and strengthen BBYA Regional and District of- of Citizenship and Civic Affairs. ing made for persons remaining In a letter to the BBYO head- overnight, participants who ex- throughout the country, is now helping to provide staff fices, it was announced this quarters office, Mr. Jameson said pect to be in Chicago on the Sat- urday night preceding the confer- services in New York, Chicago, Middle Atlantic Region, month by Avrom Surath, the program "would fill a long- Laurentian Region, Boston and Washington, BBYA presi- Grand Aleph S'gan of AZA felt need, and would be in the ence are required to inform the best traditions and concept of and Judy Millman, BBG vice- at BBYO BBYO least Washington plans of their dent Bob Levinson reported this month. tzdakah." "BBYO members, said one week in advance. New York, Chicago and the president in charge of lead- Mr. Jameson, "are to be con- offices can furnish advice or Middle Atlantic Regions were re- ing funds for all nationally-pro- ership training. The two are gratulated for their vision on information on overnight cipients of BBYA "Operation such a noble undertaking." housing. vided assistance. serving jointly as co-ordina- Bootstraps" funds last year. The "Adopt A Grandparent More detailed information re- In New York, Long Island Re- Levinson reported that Chi- tors of this summer's NLTC. Plan," approved by the AZA and garding reservations and partici- cago's situation is unique in that gional Director Ed Simon coor- The program will run from BBG executive boards at their in the Career Conference is it provides locally-raised match- dinates BBYA activities working Tuesday, July 3 to Monday, Au- recent mid-year meetings in in conjunction with the New York gust 20. Space will be available Washington, calls on BBYO chap- For BBYO Groups Around The Nation Region and the BBYA Council. for only 28 participants, an in- ters to provide companionship to In crease of 9 over last summer. older persons in institutions such Chicago, recently-employed Scholarships of $400 each will be as homes and hospitals. FromTobogganing' Talking Henry Nussbaum coordinates awarded to each leader who is While BBYO chapters in the BBYA activities in conjunction selected to participate in the pro- past have conducted programs Brotherhood Week Marked with regional director Dave gram, thus reducing the full fee for elderly persons such as par- Rosen, Working under the direc- of $695 to $295 for all partici- ties, holiday celebrations and va- pants. riety shows, the emphasis of the tion of District 3 BBYO director Brotherwood Week activities of BBYO chapters took Ed Schifreen is past interna- Priority for participation and new activity will be on providing a variety of forms and shapes, reports from around the scholarships go to Regional Presi- companionship. order indicate. tional BBYA president Lou Zim- dents or Godols or to Council Experts on the problems of the mer who looks after BBYA inter- of In Washington, D.C., members an adult-moderated youth panel Presidents or Godols where the aging have found that the desire discussion. BBYO'ers and mem- ests in the Middle Atlantic Lincoln AZA visited a YMCA Council is not part of the Region. to sit and talk with a younger bers of the Methodist youth Region. recreation center where they vol- Supplementary priorities then fol- person is one of the most press- unteered their services for vari- group participating with them In the three new areas being low this order: regional vice- ing needs. BBYO'ers, through ous were on the panel. aided this year, Sol Stober, a presidents or s'gans, Council their "friendly visiting corps" vital maintenance tasks, in- The non-Jewish friends of Potts- former BBYO advisor and board cluding painting and cutting up Presidents or Godols where the will attempt to provide such ville, Pennsylvania AZA and BBG member, works out of Montreal, Council is part of the Region; companionship. wood. members-along with their min- supervising BBYA activities in Council Vice-Presidents or S'gan, the other end of the activity isters- -were the guests of the the Laurentian Region. He works District Officers in the Region or scale Toppers ganing party Winnipeg's tobog- was the interfaith BBYO'e at Sabbath Services in conjunction with Nundi Israeli, Council; and other Regional or Where To Find It which and a program, "Profiles in Pre- full-time assistant regional BBYO Council officers. Aleph Godol's Anglican youth church group. AZA held with a local judice" which followed. The pro- director. Message May 5 Deadline Page 3 In Wichita, Kans., Wichita BBG gram revolved around a discus- Boston's BBYA activities are Applications for space and BBG President's invited members of a Negro sion of racial and religious now being handled by Al Trotter scholarships should be in the Message Page 5 youth group to be its guests at prejudice. under the supervision of New hands of Regional or District staff Chapter Chatter Page 6 And in Grand Rapids, Mich., England BBYO regional director members as soon as possible. Direct From The the 37th anniversary of Wasser- Jack Lavy. After May 5, priorities will no Director Dallas, Texas, Brotherhood Page man AZA was utilized as the oc- In the Washington, D.C. area, had a cultural bent as longer apply and scholarships and Names In The News casion for a radio broadcast recent allocations provided by Page 8 Zesmer BBG and Louis skit on the Brotherhood Week the BBYA international execu- space will be distributed among Pen Pals Page 8 Brandeis AZA participated in eligible applicants ony on the theme. (see BOOTSTRAPS, page 5) (See NLTC, Page 5) Sports-Scope Page 2