said that he THE e USSR for don't lose SHOFAR THIS YEAR IN JERUSALEM ed: 'We are B'nai B'rith Youth Organization riya Slepak d about the S ago, they ALEPH ZADIK ALEPH (AZA) e hope that s from the B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS (BBG) 'We would ladimir Sle- November. even so, the y be ahead March, 1978 happy news D emigrate, eceived his that induc ears in the As BBYOers everywhere are getting ready to celebrate Israel's 30th rmission to Programs That Work Birthday, BBYO starts new and exciting programs in Israel geared tional years for every member of AZA and BBG. Pick yours! SS to secret As the members of AZA and BBG are ail term in Guaranteed selves that, as young Jews, we too might getting ready to celebrate the 30th anniver- like to be able to say, in the very near future, October. sary of the State of Israel, BBYO's interna- "Hashana B'Yerushalayim, This Year in nily when I tional headquarters in Washington, D.C. Jerusalem." pt me here are receiving mail from members every- BBYO Chapters, Councils, Regions, and 'So think selves. Looking for a program which can't fail? Beginning with the where who wish to go not only on the BBYO Districts, are presently hard at work on 30th last issue, THE SHOFAR has been featuring in-depth reports on Israel Summer Institute (the ISI), but also on anniversary programs. Some of those pro- notice hit programs called Shana B'Yisrael (Year-In- fectionate. winning program from the 1976-77 AZA and BBG Program of grams are the familiar ones which have Israel), Etgar (six months on a kubbutz), been successful in the past. For example, the o has stood the Year competition. These are all proven programs which High School in Israel (two months field "Salute to Israel" parades in larger commu- ughout his were successful enough to win top honors for the Chapter or school), and Gift of Education (one-to- nities, where members of BBYO usually ont when. Regional group which sponsored it. two college years in Israel). take the lead in numbers of participants, ed activist What are all those programs? Who quali- banners, posters, and a well-planned float. he second fies? See the program descriptions in the box Another tested-and-proven program which First Lady SOCIAL/ATHLETIC Contributions to the Northern Ohio BBYO below. some Regions are planning is the Israel Fair, mother to Scholarship Fund are required for organiza- What is happening in BBYO is only the tip which includes booths with Israeli merchan- PROGRAMS tional and social performances. Perform- of the iceberg. For several years now, more dise, Israeli cafes, exhibits, shows, and an n will see ances are free to social service institutions and more young Jews from all over the information center. At least one Region is own," she First Place: BBG Regional Program where the clients are being entertained. world have been discovering Israel. Last working on setting up a life-size kibbutz, sive meas- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REGION summer alone, for instance, some 15,000 complete with a watch-tower manned by r family, (District 4) First Place: AZA Chapter members of youth organizations the world members. There will also be outings, picnics, hen he, a When the San Fernando Valley Region GOLDEN GATE AZA, Central Region over have spent the summer in Israel. While special services, and discussion-type pro- llowed by was about to celebrate its 16th birthday, the (District 4) in Israel recently, where I spent three weeks grams in more than a few places. Clearly ed child- members decided to make it a big event. Golden Gate AZA held an installation checking out such youth facilities as field there should be enough going on to keep away his About 300 people gathered for the "Sweet dance that included present members of schools, youth hostels, high school and col- many AZAers and BBGs occupied prior to Sixteen" Dance at Temple Beth Hillel. The AZA and BBG, their parents, alumni, mem- lege campuses, I kept running into young Israel's Independence Day this May, at least room was decorated with hearts and stream- bers of their Father Lodge, as well as mem- people from the United States, Canada, at the Council and Region level. ers and a special ceremony was prepared. At bers of Central Region Advisory Board. Governor 10 P.M. the ceremony began. Godolim and This event was formulated a year in ad- alf of the N'siot of the past sixteen years were in at- vance by the Executive Board. The Board rith Inter- tendance. A candle lighting ceremony took delegated responsibilities ranging from dig- er, 1976 place, with the presidents of each year being ging up past members, to inviting our Father e fate of honored with the candle lighting. After that, Lodge, San Francisco #21. Although much ch on my cake and coffee was served and the dancing of the work was completed by the Board, the t Union. didn't stop 'til past midnight. The reason for Chapter members did their fair share in help- rote Presi- the large turnout was because past and pres- ing out. h our fam- ent members received about two flyers each. To cover the expenses for the evening a AND our noble Phone calls, chapter visitations and word-of- candy sale was instituted by the members. the new mouth also helped to get the participation. Sell candy they did, $700.00 worth of SEE ISRAEL best to let SUCKERS at 25c a piece. y exercise First Place: Regional BBYO Program The event took place at the Fairmont 30TH ANNIVERSARY 1978 O know of GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL Hotel, in San Francisco. It started with the England, France, South Africa, South Amer- BBYO PRAYS FOR THE PEACE ur concern (District 2) traditional installation of officers, with over ica, and Australia. It became clear to me from OF ISRAEL ur spirit in The Greater Cleveland BBYO Troubadors 450 people in attendance. talking to many of them that nowhere in the grate. We are members who are interested in theatre The installation was followed by a dance, In addition to all these large-scale pro- world can a young Jew find a better oppor- port we Il in which people of various ages and taste in grams, each AZA and BBG Chapter advisor and music and use their talents on behalf of tunity to develop a strong indentity both as a B'nai B'rith youth. music participated. But this is what made the and president should have in his or her person and as a Jew than in Israel. I also why Each summer auditions are held to select dance different and special it was a dance hands by now the script of a newly released realized that no one feels more at home in d permis next year's troupe. Aspiring Troubadors must for AZAers, BBGs, parents, and alumni. BBYO presentation in honor of the 30th an- Israel than young people, no matter where the Soviet The high point of the evening was reached niversary, titled "BBYO Prays For The show promise in the area of vocal and instru- they are from. e he had Peace of Israel." A memo to presidents mental music, poise and dance. Also, each when the AZA and BBG congregated to- It is no wonder, therefore, that all over the his work, and advisors is attached to the script, ex- year a totally new script is written in time for gether to chant their ritual songs. It was a world this year Jewish youth, including at his de- plaining the different ways this presentation September when rehearsals begin. The moment charged with emotion. BBYO, is getting ready to celebrate the 30th est of the can be put on. This special Chapter-level troupe begins officially in late October and This event covered both the social and anniversary of the State of Israel as a very eventually presentation is not meant to replace any for the past two years had had eight months community service folds. $1,800.00 was special event. o let him other 30th anniversary programs, but rather shows no tours, this past year with 18 bookings. The raised, of which a $1,000.00 was given to to be used as a satellite program. What it 45 minute show features a combination of ISF. The rest was donated to other charities. all prison L'CHAIM - aims to accomplish is to serve as a BBYO Broadway, popular, American Folk and Is- ice?" HAPPY 30th! ceremony similar to a creative service in raeli music along with completely choreo- First Place: BBG Chapter honor of Israel's 30th Independence Day. graphed routines and Israeli folk dance. The JOE REICHMAN BBG, forma- In celebrating Israel's 30th birthday, we in The script offers the Chapter an opportunity group has performed before synagogues and Texoma Region (District 7) ference BBYO are letting Israel know she is not to express its feelings about Israel, and to temples, Jewish organizations, Bar Mitzvah ditor of Mitopoly II, Reichman BBG's MIT Wel- alone, especially now as she faces the diffi- look back upon the special and significant parties, senior citizen's homes and Jewish , work- coming consisted of four main parts: (1) Mi- cult road ahead in the search for a just and part which our parent organization, B'nai center extension programs for the elderly, Interna- topoly II (2) MIT Skit (3) Find the Clue (4) lasting solution to years of armed conflict. hospitals and, of course, B'nai B'rith groups. B'rith, has played in the creation and de- (continued on page 3) At the same time, we are reminding our- (continued on page 3)