THE Official B'nai B'rith Youth SHOTAR Organization Newspaper ALEPH ZADIK ALEPH (AZA) B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS (BBG) B'NAI B'RITH YOUNG ADULTS (BBYA) 44th YEAR WASHINGTON, D. C. USA DECEMBER, 1968 Thousands Join in BBYO's Campaign for Soviet Jews A crucial phase in BBYO's campaign to persuade Soviet authorities to rescind their restrictions on Jewish religious and cultural life is indicated by reports now being received at the National office. Throughout the hemisphere members are initiating demonstrations in behalf of Soviet Jewry-or taking an active part in community-wide rallies. Among recent activities: IN LOS ANGELES, a demon- stration sponsored by The Jew- BBYO Seeks 50,000 Names ish Federation Council drew 7,000 young people and featured In Drive for Soviet Jews the prominent participation of BBYO Chapters of the San Fer- Close to 11,000 signatures-of BBYO's goal of at least 50,000- nando Valley region's 47 Chap- have been received to date in our campaign to urge Soviet authorities ters. Activities included discus- to change the restrictive policies against its 3,000,000 Jews. Mean- sions, signing of petitions and while, ominous reports from Poland indicate an impending campaign a street dance. against alleged "Zionist plotters." Petitions arrived daily at the national office crammed with names, IN PHILADELPHIA, more many of leaders in politics and the professions. They stem from every than 50 BBYOers joined other part of the United States. youth groups throughout the city A special petition for BBYO in Canada, specifically indicating at a rally at the Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs. Louis Perlman Canadian support for the drive is now available from the national Museum of Art. A Chanukah office. demonstration was being Perlmans Give $50,000 planned at press time. DISTRICT 4's NORTHERN RE- GION reports activity in Seattle, Toward New BBYO Camp Tacoma and Spokane, Wash.; Portland, Oregon and Vancou- HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.-Mr. B'rith Women, was instru- ver. In Seattle, eight chapters and Mrs. Louis Perlman, promi- mental in welding the local planned a dramatic presenta- nent Jewish community leaders, chapters of the B'nai and B'rith tion, petition signing and a sale have contributed $50,000 to- Girls into an international or- of buttons to raise money for a ward the acquisition of a B'nai ganization in 1944. The Anita newspaper ad. In Tacoma, B'rith encampment in the mid- Perlman Scholarship Fund A PETITION BBYO joined with the adult west. The gift is part of a larger named after her, helps Jewish B'nai B'rith for a protest rally sum the Perlmans are making teen-age girls in leadership de- We velopment and in their college members including a film showing and available to the B'nai B'rith. speeches. In Portland BBYO is Long active in a host of civic education. Bnai Birth planning to take part in "protest and communal endeavors both The proposed new camp in Organization DETROIT MICHIGAN the oppression of Soviet Jewry" as philanthropists and leaders, the midwest is intended to sup- of week, in accordance with a the Perlmans are widely known plement the facilities at Camp Soviet Socialist proclamation signed by the for their devotion to Jewish B'nai B'rith, Starlight, Penna., permit ment of mayor. Speakers, rallies and pe- causes. which has become an interna- cultural tition signing and a special Mrs. Perlman, a past interna- tional leadership training center practise of Chanukah service were in the tional president of the B'nai for Jewish youth. government harassment offing. Vancouver and Spokane halt all (Continued on Page 3) 'Society in Crisis' Semitism and including the publication discrimination distribution of anti Jewish Drive Launched Conventions' Theme propaganda implement the To Aid Biafrans Religion's role in a world of delegates at Kansas City, Dec. of Premier Kasygin revolutionary change, the Arab 22-26, when the theme will be that Tewish citizens BBYO announces a mobiliza- threat to Israel's existence, and "We Have a Dream." Problems the Saviet Union tion to fly food and medical sup- the quest of modern youth for of BBYO, Judaism programs and permitted if they plies to starving people of values at a time of social crisis: conflict in the modern commu- their families Biafra, in cooperation with count these are among the topics nity will be among issues slated Catholic Relief Services of New slated for discussion at regional for consideration. In 1968, designated as York. conventions listed in coming In Cotton States Region, Dis- the UNITED NS YEAR As many as 25,000 men, we ask the months. trict Seven, the emphasis will Union women and children are dying Advance reports received at as a charter member of be on religious commitment in the international body daily in Biafra. Contact adult press-time indicate a vast array a time of stress, expressed devoted to peace, (us lodges and BBW chapters, mer- of vital themes along with through the theme: "God, The and equality for all chants, neighbors, friends. strong emphasis on cultural ac- Sun Rose This Morning." Link- to abide by the prince Needed are: high-protein foods tivity in many fields. ing religious belief with social of the U.N. and of its ow (no canned goods), such as: "The Explosive Teens," is the action, the convention, meeting powdered milk, instant break- Jewish people topic of Northern Region of Dis- Dec. 25-29 in Nashville, Tenn., fasts and other packaged prod- Treedom 01 religion and trict Five, which meets Dec. ucts; beans, rice and similar will conduct program workshops all other human rights 27-30 at Atlantic City, with 125 on community activity, Negro- goods, preferably in sacks, and AZA and 125 BBG delegates. Dr. Jewish relationships-with the medicines (no sample prod- Hans Falck of the School of participation of some 150 black ucts): multiple vitamins, iron Social Work of the University of youth-and a program on So- pills, sulphur drugs, antibiotics, Maryland, will deliver the main medicine for skin diseases and viet Jewry. Three creative serv- address and Chan Sadan, an ices will be held during the anti-dysentery medicine. Israeli dancer, will perform. Sabbath. A further feature of Make sure your chapter com- Newsreel films of youth demon- the gathering will be a talk by pletes proper shipping arrange- strations in various cities will Jim Dick, the man who has been ments before you begin your collection. Our National Office be shown. flying relief supplies to starving people in Biafra. About 175 AZA CANNOT be responsible for 'We Have A Dream' and an equal number of BBG your shipment. Ship to: "For Mo-Kan Region, District Two members will attend. Biafra" (Catholic Relief Services plans a convention of 150 AZA Dr. William A. Wexler, right, inspects 30-foot Soviet protest petition of the Greater Detroit AZA and BBG, with AZA Grand Aleph Godol Art Schaefer, top, BBYA Pres- Warehouse, 140 Morgan Ave., and an equal number of BBG (Continued on Page 2) ident Neil Abugov, left, and BBG N'siah Pat Giniger. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11237).