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[[Image:AZA.jpg|frame|AZA Menorah]] | [[Image:AZA.jpg|frame|AZA Menorah]] | ||
- | The International Order of '''Aleph Zadik Aleph''' ('''AZA''') is the men's Order of [[BBYO]], an international youth-led high school fraternity for Jewish teens. BBYO has over eighteen thousand members in chapters worldwide, including chapters in the United States, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, France | + | The International Order of '''Aleph Zadik Aleph''' ('''AZA''') is the men's Order of [[BBYO]], an international youth-led high school fraternity for Jewish teens. BBYO has over eighteen thousand members in chapters worldwide, including chapters in the United States, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, France, and Canada. Each member of the Order is called an 'Aleph.' |
==History== | ==History== | ||
- | Aleph Zadik Aleph began in 1923 as a high school fraternity in Omaha, Nebraska, and was founded originally as primarily a social group. A local group of 14 young men in Omaha began the group. | + | Aleph Zadik Aleph began in 1923 as a high school fraternity in Omaha, Nebraska, and was founded originally as primarily a social group. A local group of 14 young men in Omaha began the group. According to the organization, the group was founded as a protest against the local Greek high school fraternity which did not allow Jews to become members. However, the last known surviving founder disputed this claim in a taped interview with the Southwestern Region Aleph Godol. The young men who organized it began their own high school fraternity and decided to name it Aleph Zadik Aleph, or AZA, the Hebrew letter equivalent. The boys elected [[Abe Baboir]] as their first president and [[Nathan Mnookin]] as the advisor to the group. They named their chapter "Mother Chapter AZA #1", which is still alive and thriving to this day. |
A few months later, Mnookin, a local chemist, moved to Kansas City, Kansas and founded a similar social group. This chapter was named "Two's/2's AZA #2", which is still alive to this day. The Omaha chapter approached [[Sam Beber]] to be their next advisor. Beber accepted under the condition that they continue the expansion of the order, with the goal of creating an organization of Jewish Fraternities that would stretch even beyond the United States. | A few months later, Mnookin, a local chemist, moved to Kansas City, Kansas and founded a similar social group. This chapter was named "Two's/2's AZA #2", which is still alive to this day. The Omaha chapter approached [[Sam Beber]] to be their next advisor. Beber accepted under the condition that they continue the expansion of the order, with the goal of creating an organization of Jewish Fraternities that would stretch even beyond the United States. | ||
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#[[Fraternity]]- A spirit of sociability, of cooperation, and of friendship toward all AZA's that shall make of us one fellowship; a love of and a loyalty to AZA and its ideals. | #[[Fraternity]]- A spirit of sociability, of cooperation, and of friendship toward all AZA's that shall make of us one fellowship; a love of and a loyalty to AZA and its ideals. | ||
- | + | ==The Five Folds of Programming== | |
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The Five Folds are used as the basis for all event planning. In 1928, a man by the name of Boris D. Bogen presented his ideas for a Five-Fold-and-Full Program to the Supreme Advisory Council of AZA. This program has proven to be a major part of AZA. It basically requires that chapters include the Five Folds, which are like general topics or classifications for programs. Boris D. Bogen’s original Five-Fold-and-Full Program has been modified over the years. Recently, at [[International Convention]], the Five Folds were changed. Most successful events contain three or more of the folds, but an event can also concentrate in depth on a single fold. Here are the new Five Folds:. | The Five Folds are used as the basis for all event planning. In 1928, a man by the name of Boris D. Bogen presented his ideas for a Five-Fold-and-Full Program to the Supreme Advisory Council of AZA. This program has proven to be a major part of AZA. It basically requires that chapters include the Five Folds, which are like general topics or classifications for programs. Boris D. Bogen’s original Five-Fold-and-Full Program has been modified over the years. Recently, at [[International Convention]], the Five Folds were changed. Most successful events contain three or more of the folds, but an event can also concentrate in depth on a single fold. Here are the new Five Folds:. | ||
- | #[[ | + | #[[Social]] - The most common type of event, it includes any type of socializing within an event. Just about any event falls under this fold. |
- | #[[ | + | #[[Athletic]] - Any Sport, whether existent or a product of one’s mind. Includes trips to professional sports games or any physical program. |
- | #[[ | + | #[[Community Service/Social Action]] - Beautifying parks, raising money for Tzedakah, recyclable object scavenger hunts etc. are expamples of Community Service. Also includes participation in rallies or protests with positive causes as Social Action. |
- | #[[ | + | #[[Education]] - Any program or event in which you learn something. Includes events having to do with different cultures, religions, and holidays; these events include guest speakers, art museums, fairs and festivals, etc. |
- | #[[ | + | #[[Judaism|Judaic]] - A regular part of programming that is inherent of the organization. Includes services during events, discussions, chapter Seders, leading synagogue services, etc. |
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+ | ==Board Positions== | ||
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+ | Each level of AZA is governed by a democratically elected board. | ||
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+ | ====Universal Positions==== | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Godol]]''': President. The International Aleph Godol, called the Grand Aleph Godol, visits different regions, councils, and chapters each year that are in need of guidance. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[S'gan]]''': Programming Vice-President. The International Aleph S'gan, called the Grand Aleph S'gan, is in charge of implementiing the each of the Five Folds. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Moreh]]''': Membership - Recruitment/Retention. The Grand Aleph Moreh is in charge of the education of Alephs in Training (AIT) and membership recruitment. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Mazkir]]''': Secretary. The Grand Aleph Mazkir is in charge of communication, written correspondance, and taking minutes at meetings. In some chapters, it is split into Corresponding Mazkir (Communications), and Recording Mazkir (Written Correspondance and Minutes). | ||
+ | *'''Alpeh [[Gizbor]]''': The Aleph Gizbor is responsible for anything money related, including chapter funds, fundraisers, and reimbursements. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Shaliach]]/Aleph Dover''': Community Service/Social Action/Judaic. The Grand Aleph Shaliach promotes community service and social action programs and is in charge of the education of Alephs about Israel and Jewish heritage. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]''': Immediate Past-President. This member may act as a counselor, and help the guidance of the chapter, as they were past president. | ||
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+ | ====Optional Positions==== | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Sopher]]''': Board member in charge publishing newspaper. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Shotare Godol]]''': Sergeant-at-Arms. Guards door from intruders. | ||
+ | *'''Aleph [[Shotare Kotone]]''': Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. Assits Aleph Shotare Godol. | ||
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+ | ====Current Grand Board==== (2005-2006) | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Bennet Marcus | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Rosen | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jeremy Gelman | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonathan Sadow | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter | ||
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+ | ====Grand Board Elect==== (2006-2007) | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ben Arnstein | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jeff Dreifus | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matt Storch | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Aron Rosenberg | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner | ||
- | === | + | ====Past Grand Boards==== |
- | + | (2004-2005) | |
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Blustein | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Brandon Rattiner | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Mickey Kandel | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benjamin Becker | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Robbie Sadow | ||
- | [[ | + | (2003-2004) |
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Robbie Sadow | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Greg Ross | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Mark Nagrodzki | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Stephen Glatter | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ari Dropkin | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks | ||
- | + | (2002-2003) | |
- | + | *'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks | |
- | + | *'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Zach Silverman | |
- | + | *'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Adam Horowitz | |
- | + | *'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Robbie Sadow | |
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Yoni Macagon | ||
+ | *'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel | ||
==Geographic Structure== | ==Geographic Structure== | ||
===The Chapter=== | ===The Chapter=== | ||
- | The smallest, most specialized group is the chapter. Each Aleph is a member of a single chapter--a place where he can feel welcome and socialize without fear of [[Anti-Semitism|persecution]] | + | The smallest, most specialized group is the chapter. Each Aleph is a member of a single chapter--a place where he can feel welcome and socialize without fear of [[Anti-Semitism|persecution]]. |
===Councils=== | ===Councils=== | ||
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==Songs and Cheers== | ==Songs and Cheers== | ||
+ | * "Up You Men" | ||
- | + | <Chorus> | |
+ | Up, you men, and sing to AZA, | ||
+ | Time will pass, and we'll be on our way, | ||
+ | As they years go by there will be, | ||
+ | Happiest of memories, ra ra ra | ||
+ | Stand, and then, we'll sing this song again, | ||
+ | All you loyal Men, | ||
+ | Sing the praises of our order, | ||
+ | Sing Up You Men of AZA | ||
+ | Up You Men of AZA | ||
- | + | Brothers we'll be as we share our cares each day, | |
+ | Happy and free though the years go on their way, | ||
+ | Starting anew, face to face with destiny, | ||
+ | Hearts beating true for our friends and loves to be | ||
+ | So, | ||
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- | * " | + | * "For Tomorrow and Today" |
- | + | For tomorrow and today, | |
+ | We believe in the AZA, | ||
+ | With voices loud we'll say we're proud | ||
+ | Of the A Z, Aleph Zadik Aleph | ||
- | + | We all know that Jewish life, | |
+ | {Jewish life!} | ||
+ | Has had its share of trouble, | ||
+ | {And Strife!} | ||
+ | So we'll never cease | ||
+ | To work for peace | ||
+ | In the A Z, Aleph Zadik Aleph | ||
- | + | Brotherly Love, and Charity, | |
+ | We cherish and promote {Promote} | ||
+ | Harmony and Democracy, | ||
+ | To these our lives devote, {Devote!} | ||
+ | Bnai Brith will never stray, | ||
+ | {Never Stray!} | ||
+ | Jewish youth is on its way! | ||
+ | {On its way!} | ||
- | * " | + | And it all began |
+ | With the Beber Plan | ||
+ | For the A Z, Aleph Zadik Aleph. | ||
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+ | * "Come and Join Us in Our Song" | ||
+ | * "Stand Together" | ||
+ | * "Sweetheart Song" | ||
+ | * "This is Our Order" | ||
+ | * "No Man is an Island" | ||
+ | * "Gentlemen" | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [http://www.bbyopictures.com/ BBYO Pictures Page] | * [http://www.bbyopictures.com/ BBYO Pictures Page] | ||
* [http://www.b-linked.org/ B-Linked] | * [http://www.b-linked.org/ B-Linked] | ||
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== Regional Links == | == Regional Links == | ||
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* [http://goldcoastbbyo.org/ Gold Coast Region] | * [http://goldcoastbbyo.org/ Gold Coast Region] | ||
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* [http://www.nwcbbyo.org/ North West Canada BBYO] | * [http://www.nwcbbyo.org/ North West Canada BBYO] | ||
+ | * [http://www.crwbbyo.org/ Central Region West] | ||
+ | * [http://www.bbyonre.org/ Northern Region East] | ||
+ | * [http://www.egrbbyo.org/ Evergreen Region BBYO] | ||
* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Southern Region - Atlanta Council] | * [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Southern Region - Atlanta Council] | ||
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== Chapter Links == | == Chapter Links == | ||
- | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.moadaza.org Rabbi Morris Adler AZA #1855] |
- | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.eamonnlacey.tk/ Eamonn Lacey AZA #1872] |
- | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.siwiaza.org/ Simon Wiesenthal AZA] |
* [http://www.calgaryaza.nwcbbyo.org/ Calgary AZA - Stampede #1046 and First International #31] | * [http://www.calgaryaza.nwcbbyo.org/ Calgary AZA - Stampede #1046 and First International #31] | ||
+ | * [http://www.brandeisaza.com/ Brandeis AZA #1519] | ||
* [http://www.seussaza.org/ Dr. Seuss AZA #195] | * [http://www.seussaza.org/ Dr. Seuss AZA #195] | ||
- | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.allentownaza.org/ Rabbi William Greenburg Allentown AZA #156] |
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* [http://www.jeremiahaza.com/ Jeremiah AZA #2376] | * [http://www.jeremiahaza.com/ Jeremiah AZA #2376] | ||
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* [http://www.rebels442.com/ Orlando Rebels AZA #442] | * [http://www.rebels442.com/ Orlando Rebels AZA #442] | ||
- | * [http:// | + | * [http://machar.dyndns.org/ Machar AZA #2428] |
* [http://myspace.com/kennedyaza/ Robert F. Kennedy AZA #1631] | * [http://myspace.com/kennedyaza/ Robert F. Kennedy AZA #1631] | ||
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[[Category:Jewish youth organizations]] | [[Category:Jewish youth organizations]] |