THE B'nai B'rith Youth Organization SHOFAR ALEPH ZADIK ALEPH (AZA) B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS (BBG) B'NAI B'RITH YOUNG ADULTS (BBYA) ion 47th YEAR WASHINGTON, D. C. USA JUNE, 1971 me re m- the ew 350 Delegates to Plan 'Action' Programs Soviet Jewry, You May Still Be a Delegate Israel, Themes Even if the convention quota of Int'l Rally from your district is already filled, you still have a chance to Three hundred and fifty par- participate. Some prospective or- ticipants from U.S., Canada, delegates drop out and have to Israel, Great Britain and Brazil ur be replaced. In fact, district di- m, -and possibly from Argen- rectors are asked to supply the tina, Australia and Brazil- ro- ity convention registrar with certi- will rally for Israel and for er fied waiting lists from which Soviet Jewry from August 18 s", substitute delegates may, if nec- to 25 at Camp B'nai B'rith, essary, be chosen. Starlight, Penna. They will If you want to attend but elect new international officers were not among those selected, and set BBYO's course for m- ic make sure your name and ad- 1971-72. of dress appear on your district Under the theme of "Am convention waiting list. Write elt Yisroel Chai" ("The Jewish National Office for details. People Live"), the 48th inter- na- Carol Schifman, Mo-Kan regional s'ganit, leads march in behalf of Soviet Jewry in Kansas City. More than 700 people, including national AZA, and the 27th ad 300 members of BBYO, escorted by motorcycle police, marched through town and later rallied at the Jewish community center. international BBG conventions will dramatize Israel's struggle en- BBYO Mobilizes in Behalf of Soviet Jewry: for survival and the Jewish ery people's plight in Russia. ud- nd Protest Actions Reported in Many Cities Featured, as well, will be creative services, several inter- tu- national contests, social action The largest group in a dele- as an individually-written per- ish policies, at the perform- Ga., as well as the Georgia workshops and a host of cul- gation of 150 young people sonal message urging justice ance of the Siberian dance Governor Carter. In Los An- tural and recreational events. from Baltimore, Md. who came for Soviet Jewry. BBYO mem- troupe. Protesters carried signs, geles, with BBYO's participa- to Washington, D.C. for a Pass- bers were active in planning handed out leaflets and pre- tion, an extensive campaign BBYO's own struggle to over youth mobilization for So- the project and Baltimore Re- sented a Russian-language pe- included peaceful picketing of meet the challenge of chang- viet Jewry, consisted of mem- gional Director Lew Hambur- tition to the dancers-bu did Soviet ships, athletic and cul- ing times will get a sizeable bers of BBYO. ger was among the adult or- not interfere with the per- tural events that feature Soviet share of delegates' attention, They came by bus, armed ganizers. formance. talent, forums, distribution of as they contend with critical with special Passover "free- bumper stickers and posters- problems of membership and More than 250 youth and dom" packages they had pre- Visit 60 Embassies and many other devices. finance. But, in addition, con- pared the night before for adults, including the members Among chapters in the vention leaders will strive for distribution to the city's for- In Washington, the dele- of Franklin D. Roosevelt BBG Miami area active in the cam- lively discussion in small gates visited more than 60 and Zenith AZA, turned up for eign embassies. Their eloquent paign is the newly-formed groups-to avoid the im- young spokesmen spoke on TV embassies that had been pre- a prayer meeting and rally in Yaldot BBG that has initiated personality that sometimes and drew the attention of friendly For viously the informed reception-even part, of they the visits. from behalf of Soviet Jewry in Sioux a project titled "Intensive Edu- most met a City, Iowa. Speaker was Reu- continued on page 2 newspapers. cation on the Plight of Soviet The project, sponsored by ven Genn, director of the Balti- Jewry". A focus of the drive is Soviet officials, but in a few more Jewish Community Cen- the Jewish Community Center of Baltimore featured a stir- instances they were politely ter and an active force in the the selling of special greeting denied access to the premises. Student Struggle for Soviet cards, each containing the Perlman Gift ring pre-mobilization session at which BBYO presented a spe- Greater Washington assistant Jewry. A downtown march and name of a Jewish resident of regional director Al Freedman the gathering of petitions fol- the USSR, with blank space cial dramatic and musical pro- For Overseas gram on Soviet Jewry. At the assisted with arrangements in lowed. for a message from an Ameri- meeting, young people wrapped Washington. can well-wisher. The chapter Paige at Atlanta the packages - each contain- In Memphis, 35 members of also collected petition signa- Youth at Camp ing matzot, an haggadot and BBYO joined a peaceful picket GAG Paige Reffe was a tures at a well-attended crea- other traditional items, as well line protesting Soviet anti-Jew- speaker at the rally in Atlanta, tive service. Each year some overseas BBYO members will be able to study and train for leadership Attention: ISF Moves Ahead of Last Year at Camp B'nai B'rith's ILTC- Kallah programs, thanks to a AZA Leaders But Hard Work Still Needed $25,000 gift from Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. Perlman, Highland Our BBYO camp in Star- Park, Ill. light, Penna. opens this sum- With little more than two ISF chairmen said they're en- so far, they warned that let-up mer with expanded facilities couraged by the trend, they now could ruin everything. The sum is invested in per- months to go, both AZA and that permit us to accept 18 BBG have already topped last stress the continuing need for Also, in spite of continuing petuity and the interest each year will finance the tuition es more AZA leaders for the year's final figures for the In- outstanding effort to make up good work by some chapters, and expenses at camp. Travel Leadership Kallah and Leader- ternational Service Fund, in for last year's serious ISF set- others haven't done anything costs will be raised in the home ship Training Conference. The BBYO's drive for receipts to back. at all. countries. program begins July 28. For meet an acute financial crisis. "Everybody seems to be try- "Only if everyone gets into those who must have financial That was the good word ing harder, and that's what can the act can the campaign this Both Perlmans are members assistance, a few scholarships from Len Neimark, Youngs- year tote up the best ISF year of the B'nai B'rith Youth Com- be the big payoff-if it keeps are available. town, Ohio, and Michelle in history - an achievement mission, and Mrs. Perlman is up. We have already exceeded Czerner, Dallas, Tex., the AZA If you'd like to take advan- the total for last year, and needed to guarantee BBYO's a life member. She is past and BBG international ISF tage of this marvelous oppor- what's even more important, progress. president of the B'nai B'rith chairmen. Both emphasized, WE'RE MOVING AHEAD One hazard to be met is this Women and founder of the or- tunity, don't delay a moment! however, the need for ISF ac- OF THE LEVEL ACHIEV- year's changeover to July 31 as ganization that united all B'nai Talk it over with your regional tivity is still crucial. the ending of the ISF year, a B'rith young women's groups ED BY THIS TIME TWO director as soon as you can and BBYO announces its Hun- YEARS AGO, WHEN WE circumstance that shortens the to form BBG. ask for application forms-or dred Dollar Club (details in- HAD A RECORD ISF season's fund-raising period by Among the Perlmans' pre- write at once to BBYO Summer side). It is setting the pace for YEAR." two months, a total of ten, in- vious BBYO gifts was their Leadership Programs, P.O.B. an impressive speed-up of ISF stead of the normal 12. Of $50,000 contribution for our 5378, Baltimore, Md. 21209. activity. But although the two While the picture looks good continued on page 2 midwest camp project.