SHOFAR AN ERA DRAWS age of Israel countries TO ACLOSE r Lenoar, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization group to establish os. Since German ALEPH ZADIK ALEPH (AZA) ries of the B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS (BBG) he Israeli explained. e first rule hould we d, accord May, 1977 ndly, by ean that It means The end of this program year will mark the conclusion of an impor- new Ger- tant era in the history of BBYO. Dr. Max F. Baer, International Direc- hird, it is FORECAST tor since 1949, will retire. to learn them to UJA NATIONAL WALK-A-THON (May 15) Communities throughout North From his days as Aleph Godol of St. Joseph Valley AZA #92 in on camps America will join together to walk for the United Jewish Appeal. Check South Bend, Indiana through the present his life has been dedicated they were with your Regional Director for details on BBYO participation in your to the Aleph Zadik Aleph and later to the total B'nai B'rith Youth e graphic community. Organization. meant. It SHAVUOT Sundown, May 22 to Sundown, May 24. Commemorates early In 1934, at the age of 21, Max Baer first joined the B'nai B'rith staff It means wheat harvest in Palestine and covenant established at Mt. Sinai between untry, and as Assistant Executive Secretary for AZA. For his services he was paid God and Israel. Plan project informing members about various contribu- the good tions Judaism has made to the world. See the BBYO Judaism Pamphlet, $65.00 a month. After more than three years in this post, he became erestingly, "Social Justice: The Jewish Contribution to America." the founding director of the B'nai B'rith Vocational Service Bureau. s haven't ationships EXTENDED FORECAST In 1949, he took over the reins of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization and has guided BBYO for the past 28 years. they have DISTRICT CONVENTIONS usually held in June. Make plans to attend visits. Considered an authority both in the field of employment and youth your District's Convention. Bring important information back to your B'rith are work, Dr. Baer is author of a number of articles and books in both Chapter. know in fields. graduates SUMMER PROGRAMMING Don't let your Chapter fall apart in the summer. S of B'nai At your next meeting begin planning special activities. Even if your Chapter e become doesn't usually have meetings over the summer, arrange for regular oppor- tunities to get together for sports, community service, socials, etc. Better mal spon in North yet, keep your Chapter meetings going through the summer with exciting the Noar programs. How about a meeting near a swimming pool? at a Lake? with a nsored by picnic? wever, are REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR Now's the time to sign up for next year's velop that registration. If your Chapter Godol or N'siah hasn't yet asked you for next year's dues, remind him or her. Start the new program year off with a bang with Noar without having to worry about who is a member or collecting dues from er of happy them. ich stands ILTC/KALLAH/ISI If any members of your Chapter are going to any of these War. BBYO International Leadership Training programs, how about throwing a e to fight, farewell party for them now and planning a program for the fall when they'll of the city tell your Chapter all about it. of street AZA/BBG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS See the article below for ing hospit details on International Convention and details on how you can attend. ich every e was no Max Baer, one week after his appointment as Assistant Executive Secretary nd said of AZA in 1934, and today. bar Lenoar Dr. Baer has served as an instructor or visiting lecturer at many Plans Announced For universities including Catholic University of America, Bucknell Uni- versity, Marquette University, and George Washington University, the school from which he received his Doctor of Education degree. Historic Convention Past President of National Vocational Guidance Association, he was the first Jew to serve in this post in over 46 years. He has also been a member of the Board of Managers of his synagogue, Adas Israel (whose rabbi, incidentally, is Stanley Rabinowitz, former Grand Aleph Godol), a consultant to numerous government committees and agen- It's coming up soon The 1977 AZA and BBG International Conventions. cies, and a member of the Board of innumerable organizations in- Here's your chance to learn, meet people from the other end of the country, other coun- cluding the Boy Scouts of America. tries with BBYO Members, participate in planning the future of AZA and BBG, and have fun. The greatest honor to be accorded to Dr. Baer came in 1973 when According to Convention Coordinators, Ralph Sugarman and Beth Edberg, "This year's he was named the recipient of the Sam Beber Distinguished AZA Convention has been planned for you the Member of BBYO. You will be a part of pro- grams designed especially for you to bring back to your Chapters. Convention '77 is geared Alumnus Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to his towards your full participation in the business meetings, song and dance sessions, athletics, chosen field BBYO. Shabbat electives, and the special attractions scheduled for this year." Amazingly, the first Grand Aleph Godol elected during Max Baer's This year's Convention will mark the end of an era in BBYO history. Last year, Sam Beber, administration was Richard Brownstein and the last to be elected the founder of AZA, passed away. This year, Dr. Max F. Baer, International Director for the during this administration, Jeb Brownstein. During the intervening 28 last 28 years, will be retiring. This combined with the kick-off of BBG's 50th anniversary Germany. celebration will make the 1977 Conventions truly historic. years, over a half-million AZA and BBG members have been guided e. Among the programs planned for this year's Convention are an opportunity to participate by Dr. Max F. Baer. in a potpourri of program possibilities which can be taken back to your Chapter. In recognition of this important milestone in BBYO history, this In line with the tremendous popularity of the book and TV show, "Roots," a unique issue of The Shofar is being dedicated to Max Baer and features the e, so program of your "Jewish Roots" will enable Convention delegates to look back and interview printed below as well as a number of tributes and photo- it to better understand their own personal family Jewish heritage. graphs on pages two and three. d come A special program, "For Tomorrow and Today," will focus on the history and traditions if it's of AZA and BBG with an eye towards how they can help us build a better future. What do you see as the in open revolt. Within six months we suc- took One of the most exciting parts of the Convention will be an Israel Fair featuring arts, greatest accomplishments ceeded, much to my own surprise, in stabi- it's crafts, dance, games, Israeli food, etc. of your BBYO career? ters of lizing the organization. The Commission A number of top-notch speakers have been invited to speak to the Convention body, efense. including one of the leading personalities in the world Jewish community. As confirmations When was selected as international director, united behind a new statement of objectives. BBYO was on the verge of complete disin- Staff morale soared to new heights. Youth Aviv, are received, details of other programs will be announced. tegration. There were wide differences of entered BBYO in unprecedented numbers. srael. To add to the experience you'll have at Convention '77, there will be plenty of Israeli opinion within the Youth Commission and In 1954 the B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky ecial singing and dancing, the finals for AZA and BBG Oratory and Storytelling, and a depende chance to participate in decision making on important International issues affecting AZA within the staff as to goals and purposes, Foundation acquired and operated Camp programs, methods, personnel, and organi- B'nai B'rith in Starlight, Pa. The effort (Continued on page 7) zational life style. The youth leadership were (continued on page 2)