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Shotare Godol

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Nominated Position on board. The Sergeant-at-arms. Usually leads the cleanup of events. Escorts in and out candidates at chapter board elections. Additionally, they are a large part of opening ceremonies.

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Aleph Zadik Aleph

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[[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, Australia, Argentina, Canada, and elsewhere. Each member of the Order is called an [[Aleph]].

==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. Contrary to popular belief, the group was not founded as a protest against the local Greek high school fraternity which did not allow Jews to become members. The last known surviving founder disputed the claim of some organization not letting Jews in, in a taped interview with the Southwestern Region Aleph Godol and rather an alternate history found in Dealing in Futures by Max Baer describes a schism between the founders of the AZA and members of the local Zionist youth group, called the Maccabees. The AZA founders split from the group and formed their own with the Greek-letter college fraternities in mind. 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.

On May 3, 1924, Beber called the first meeting of the International Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph. This first meeting consisted of the Omaha and Kansas City chapters. A constitution was drawn up and the Supreme Advisory Council was created.

By April 1925, the order had expanded to include seven groups around Omaha. Sam Beber went to the national convention of [[B'nai B'rith]], to see if they would sponsor the organization. Although there was strong opposition to the proposal at first, [[Henry Monsky]] delivered a stirring speech which led to the approval and adoption of AZA to become a part of B'nai B'rith.

==The Seven Cardinal Principles==
These are The Seven Cardinal Principles that were laid out by the founding members of AZA to define the ideals of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

#[[Patriotism]]- Loyalty to my homeland, to its laws, to its principles, to its ethics. To die for it if need be, but primarily to live for it.
#[[Judaism]]- Always to observe the tenets of my faith; ever to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord my God.
#[[Filial piety|Filial love]]- Ever to honor and love my parents. To be considerate of my elders and to respect age.
#[[Charity]]- To give of myself and my subtance for all worthy causes; to be kind and generous to all in need, regardless of race or color.
#[[Conduct]]- Never too bold, never too forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.
#[[Purity]]- To keep my soul pure, my mind active, and my body healthy.
#[[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.

==Programming==

===The 5 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:.

#[[AZA Programming Bank#Social|Social]] - The most common type of event, it includes any type of socializing within an event. Just about any event falls under this fold. They mostly include programming involving other chapters, programs involving none of the other folds, and the majority of membership drives.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Athletic|Athletic]] - Any Sport, whether existent or a product of one’s mind. Includes trips to professional sports games or any physical program. Also a very common event type.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Community Service/Social Action|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. These often take a lot of planning but can be some of the most rewarding experiences one can have.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Education|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.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Judiac|Judaic]] - A regular part of programming that is inherent of the organization. Includes services during events, discussions, chapter Seders, leading synagogue services, etc. Most anything can have a Judaic twist added into it, and anything that involves any Jewish values can be considered a Judaic Fold Program.
# Health - A fold created in 2020 by [[Evergreen Region]] N'siah Olivia Ziegler that stresses that health and wellness programming be included. It includes mental health related ideas and consent.

===Programming Bank===
This bank contains programs other chapters have found succesful. Please use them, for that is their purpose. ''Please update the programming bank, elsewise it will not be succesful.''

[[AZA Programming Bank]]

==Board Positions==

Each level of AZA is governed by a democratically elected board.

===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).
*'''Aleph [[Shaliach]]''': 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.
*'''Alpeh [[Gizbor]]''': The Aleph Gizbor is responsible for anything money related, including chapter funds, fundraisers, and reimbursements.
*'''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.

===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.
*'''Aleph [[Chaver]]''': Present in [[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]] this board member takes the place of the Aleph [[Shaliach]].
*'''Aleph [[Dovair]]''': Present in [[Evergreen Region|EGR]], originally meant to take the place of the Aleph [[Shaliach]] the position was originally split in to so the Dovair is in charge of Religous and Shaliach in charge of community service
*'''Aleph [[Rakkaz]]''': Present in [[Connecticut Valley Region|CVR]],[[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]] and [[Nassau-Suffolk Region|NSR]] this board member is an additional board member that is responsible for coordinating at least one convention.
*'''Aleph [[Mach'Shev]]''':Present in [[Central Region West|CRW]] this board member is in charge of the upkeep of all internet based communications (i.e. chapter websites, blast email groups, B-linked promotion)
*'''[[Parliamentarian]]''': Enforces decorum and observance of Robert's Rules of Order in meetings.
*'''Aleph [[Ozer]]''': Prsent in [[Rocky Mountain Region]], and NSR, meaning "Helper" in Hebrew, the Aleph Ozer is responsible for different things in different regions.

===Current Grand Board (2020-21)===
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ben Cohen ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Jared Wilen ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Chase Flagel ([[Greater Atlanta Region|GAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Berk Eraltan (Turkey)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Dan Pearlman ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Jake Lazar ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])

===Last Year's Grand Board (2019-20)===
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Adam Weintraub ([[Greater Atlanta Region|GAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dov Factor ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Kian Roy ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Glenn Randall ([[St. Louis Council|MAR - SLC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Ethan Freed ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Mason Quintero ([[New England Region|NER]])

===Past Grand Boards===

(2018-19)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Mason Quintero ([[New England Region|NER]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Aidan Jacoby ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jed Friedman ([[SJR]])/Jake Jennings ([[LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Miles Bader ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Liam McLean ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Ron Hasson ([[Central Region West|CRW]])

(2017-18)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ron Hasson ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Jacob Lewis ([[Southern Region|SR-ATL]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dylan Meehan ([[Nassau Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jake Busch ([[Southern Region|SR-ATL]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jack Rosenblum ([[Eastern Region|ER-VAC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Aaron Cooper ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])

(2016-2017)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Aaron Cooper ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Grey Silverman ([[Eastern Region|ER-VAC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- David Ziman ([[Westchster Region|WCHR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Liam Faigen ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jed Golman ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Colin Silverman ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])

(2015-16)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Colin Silverman ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Cole Pergament ([[Nassua Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake Davis ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matthew Rabinowitz ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[North Carolina Council|NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Hunter Cohn ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Sam Perlen ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Sopher]]'''- Jack R. Hirsh ([[Liberty Region|LBR]])

(2014-15)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Sam Perlen ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Skylar Morley ([[Connecticut Valley Region|CVR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Alex Merritt ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jacob Nitzkin ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonah Moore ([[BBYO UK]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Mika Stein ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
(2013-14)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Mika Stein ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ryan Dishell ([[Pacific Western Region|PWR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake Cook ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Daniel Widawsky ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Gary Levine ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
(2012-13)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ryan Ladd ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Alex Finkelstein ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Nick Phillips ([[BBYO UK]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benji Fages ([[Lake Ontario Region|LOR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Oz Fishman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
(2011-12)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Oz Fishman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Grant Fineman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Alex Metzman ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jake Sorrells ([[DC Council|NRE-DC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jeremy Sherman ([[Michigan Region|MI]])

(2010-11)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Sherman ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Daniel Cooper ([[DC Council|NRE-DC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jesse Schor ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jason Gordon ([[Gold Coast Region|GCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Bobby Dishell ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Adam Bloom ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
(2009-2010)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Adam Bloom ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Evan Kline ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jeremy Sherman([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Josh Harendorf ([[Lake Ontario Region|LOR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Saul Brodsky ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[Virginia Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])

(2008-2009)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Joel Feinberg ([[Southern Region|SR]] - [[Atlanta Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake DuBoff ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Sam Dragul ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Mike Rosenberg ([[Northern Region East|NRE]] - [[DC Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]])

(2007-2008)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Andrew Igdaloff ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Joel Rosen ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Steven Mintz ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])

(2006-2007)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ben Arnstein ([[Northern Region East|NRE]]-[[NOVA Council|NoVa Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]]) (Jeff Dreifus ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]]))
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matt Storch ([[North Florida Region|NFR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Aron Rosenberg ([[Northwest Canada|NWC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])

(2005-2006)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Bennet Marcus ([[Nassau Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Rosen ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonathan Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])

(2004-2005)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Blustein ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Michael Kandel ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benjamin Becker ([[Ohio Northern|ONR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])

(2003-2004)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Greg Ross ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Mark Nagrodzki ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ari Dropkin ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])

(2002-2003)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Zach Silverman ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Adam Horowitz ([[Michigan Region|Michigan]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Yoni Macagon ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])

(2001-2002)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Baker ([[Mountain Region|MTN]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matthew Kane ([[North Star Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Adam Aft ([[Northern Region East|NRE]]-[[NOVA Council|NoVa Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jason Benkendorf ([[Mid-America Region|MAR]]-[[St. Louis Council]])

(2000-2001)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jason Benkendorf ([[Mid-America Region|MAR]]-[[St. Louis Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Larry Reicher ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Zach Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jon Schutkin ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])

(1999-2000)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Adam Chandler Lewy (Lonestar)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Benkendorf (St. Louis Council)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Bobby Nooromid (Southern)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ben Schwade Schmidt (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Richard Goldman (NSR)

(1998-1999)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Richard Goldman (NSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dan Margules (GMR-Chicago Council)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- George Sheer (Southern)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Craig Walzer (CSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Septimus (Lonestar)

(1997-1998)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Septimus (Lonestar)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Mike Rosenthal (NSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Joel Snider (Michigan)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Craig Walzer (CSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Pinchas Landis (Southern-Atlanta Council)

==Geographic Structure==

===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 Chapter is the most important aspect of BBYO for if there were no chapters then there would be no order.

===Councils===
Several chapters that are in the same geographic area make up the next level of AZA: the council. Since they are usually used to break up large, incohesive regions, some areas have them while others do not. Councils serve to bring chapters together so that they can exchange ideas, socialize, compete, and work together on projects that require many people.

===Regions===
Several chapters and/or councils that are in the same geographic area make up the region. The purpose of the region is the same as that of the council. For each region there is a regional board, who's job is to assist the chapters, plan regional conventions, and serve to represent the region to the international body, and communicate the needs of the region to the Grand Board.

===International===
The International level of AZA consists of every region, council, chapter, and member throughout the world. The major purpose of this level is much like that of the region, but on a larger scale. It serves to bring every Aleph from every chapter and from every region together under one banner.

==Songs and Cheers==

* "[[Up You Men]]"

* "[[For Tomorrow and Today]]"

* "[[Come and Join Us in Our Song]]"

* "[[Stand Together]]"

* "[[Sweetheart Song]]"

* "[[This is Our Order]]"

* "[[Air Force Ranger]]"

* "[[AZA is for Me]]"

== External links ==

* [http://www.bbyo.org/ B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Official Website]
* [http://www.bbyo.org/teen/index.php?c=63&kat=AZA+Headquarters Aleph Zadik Aleph]
* [http://www.bbyoalumni.org/ BBYO Alumni Page]
* [http://www.bbyopictures.com/ BBYO Pictures Page]
* [http://www.b-linked.org/ B-Linked]
* [http://drewkaplan.info/BBYO/AZABegins.pdf AZA Begins: Before B'nai B'rith]

== Regional Links ==

* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Atlanta Council BBYO]
* [http://www.egrbbyo.org/ Evergreen Region BBYO]
* [http://www.crwbbyo.org/ Central Region West]
* [http://www.cvrbbyo.net/ Connecticut Valley Region]
* [http://www.cottonstatesbbyo.org/ Cotton States Region]
* [http://goldcoastbbyo.org/ Gold Coast Region]
* [http://ww3.kiobbyo.org/ Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region]
* [http://www.lonestarbbyo.com/ Lonestar Region BBYO]
* [http://www.bbyonre.org/ Northern Region East]
* [http://www.nwcbbyo.org/ North West Canada BBYO]
* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Southern Region - Atlanta Council]
* [http://www.wibbyo.org/ Wisconsin Region]

== Chapter Links ==
* [http://hodaza.wordpress.com/about-us/ House of David #1488]
* [http://www.allentownaza.org/ Rabbi William Greenburg Allentown AZA #156]
* [http://www.brandeisaza.com/ Brandeis AZA #1519]
* [http://www.calgaryaza.nwcbbyo.org/ Calgary AZA - Stampede #1046 and First International #31]
* [http://www.seussaza.org/ Dr. Seuss AZA #195]
* [http://www.eamonnlacey.tk/ Eamonn Lacey AZA #1872]
* [http://www.gottlieb.tk/ Maurice A. Gottlieb AZA #2196]
* [http://www.jeremiahaza.com/ Jeremiah AZA #2376]
* [http://machar.dyndns.org/ Machar AZA #2428]
* [http://www.rebels442.com/ Orlando Rebels AZA #442]
* [http://www.moadaza.org/ Rabbi Morris Adler AZA #1855]
* [http://myspace.com/kennedyaza/ Robert F. Kennedy AZA #1631]
* [http://www.siwiaza.org/ Simon Wiesenthal AZA]
* [http://www.vikeu.org/ Isadore Shapiro AZA #1329]
* [http://www.zionaza.com/ Zion AZA #1171]
* [http://www.katzaza.com/ Kolman Katz AZA #2531]
* [http://www.exodusaza.com/ONR/Home.html Exodus AZA #2425]
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[[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, Australia, Argentina, Canada, and elsewhere. Each member of the Order is called an [[Aleph]].

==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. Contrary to popular belief, the group was not founded as a protest against the local Greek high school fraternity which did not allow Jews to become members. The last known surviving founder disputed the claim of some organization not letting Jews in, in a taped interview with the Southwestern Region Aleph Godol and rather an alternate history found in Dealing in Futures by Max Baer describes a schism between the founders of the AZA and members of the local Zionist youth group, called the Maccabees. The AZA founders split from the group and formed their own with the Greek-letter college fraternities in mind. 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.

On May 3, 1924, Beber called the first meeting of the International Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph. This first meeting consisted of the Omaha and Kansas City chapters. A constitution was drawn up and the Supreme Advisory Council was created.

By April 1925, the order had expanded to include seven groups around Omaha. Sam Beber went to the national convention of [[B'nai B'rith]], to see if they would sponsor the organization. Although there was strong opposition to the proposal at first, [[Henry Monsky]] delivered a stirring speech which led to the approval and adoption of AZA to become a part of B'nai B'rith.

==The Seven Cardinal Principles==
These are The Seven Cardinal Principles that were laid out by the founding members of AZA to define the ideals of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

#[[Patriotism]]- Loyalty to my homeland, to its laws, to its principles, to its ethics. To die for it if need be, but primarily to live for it.
#[[Judaism]]- Always to observe the tenets of my faith; ever to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord my God.
#[[Filial piety|Filial love]]- Ever to honor and love my parents. To be considerate of my elders and to respect age.
#[[Charity]]- To give of myself and my subtance for all worthy causes; to be kind and generous to all in need, regardless of race or color.
#[[Conduct]]- Never too bold, never too forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.
#[[Purity]]- To keep my soul pure, my mind active, and my body healthy.
#[[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.

==Programming==

===The 5 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:.

#[[AZA Programming Bank#Social|Social]] - The most common type of event, it includes any type of socializing within an event. Just about any event falls under this fold. They mostly include programming involving other chapters, programs involving none of the other folds, and the majority of membership drives.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Athletic|Athletic]] - Any Sport, whether existent or a product of one’s mind. Includes trips to professional sports games or any physical program. Also a very common event type.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Community Service/Social Action|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. These often take a lot of planning but can be some of the most rewarding experiences one can have.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Education|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.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Judiac|Judaic]] - A regular part of programming that is inherent of the organization. Includes services during events, discussions, chapter Seders, leading synagogue services, etc. Most anything can have a Judaic twist added into it, and anything that involves any Jewish values can be considered a Judaic Fold Program.
# Health - A fold created in 2020 by [[Evergreen Region]] N'siah Olivia Ziegler that stresses that health and wellness programming be included. It includes mental health related ideas and consent.

===Programming Bank===
This bank contains programs other chapters have found succesful. Please use them, for that is their purpose. ''Please update the programming bank, elsewise it will not be succesful.''

[[AZA Programming Bank]]

==Board Positions==

Each level of AZA is governed by a democratically elected board.

===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).
*'''Aleph [[Shaliach]]''': 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.
*'''Alpeh [[Gizbor]]''': The Aleph Gizbor is responsible for anything money related, including chapter funds, fundraisers, and reimbursements.
*'''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.

===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.
*'''Aleph [[Chaver]]''': Present in [[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]] this board member takes the place of the Aleph [[Shaliach]].
*'''Aleph [[Dovair]]''': Present in [[Evergreen Region|EGR]], originally meant to take the place of the Aleph [[Shaliach]] the position was originally split in to so the Dovair is in charge of Religous and Shaliach in charge of community service
*'''Aleph [[Rakkaz]]''': Present in [[Connecticut Valley Region|CVR]],[[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]] and [[Nassau-Suffolk Region|NSR]] this board member is an additional board member that is responsible for coordinating at least one convention.
*'''Aleph [[Mach'Shev]]''':Present in [[Central Region West|CRW]] this board member is in charge of the upkeep of all internet based communications (i.e. chapter websites, blast email groups, B-linked promotion)
*'''[[Parliamentarian]]''': Enforces decorum and observance of Robert's Rules of Order in meetings.
*'''Aleph [[Ozer]]''': Prsent in [[Rocky Mountain Region]], and NSR, meaning "Helper" in Hebrew, the Aleph Ozer is responsible for different things in different regions.

===Grand Board-Elect (2020-21)===
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ben Cohen ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Jared Wilen ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Chase Flagel ([[Greater Atlanta Region|GAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Berk Eraltan (Turkey)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Dan Pearlman ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Jake Lazar ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])

===Last Year's Grand Board (2019-20)===
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Adam Weintraub ([[Greater Atlanta Region|GAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dov Factor ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Kian Roy ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Glenn Randall ([[St. Louis Council|MAR - SLC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Ethan Freed ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Mason Quintero ([[New England Region|NER]])

===Past Grand Boards===

(2018-19)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Mason Quintero ([[New England Region|NER]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Aidan Jacoby ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jed Friedman ([[SJR]])/Jake Jennings ([[LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Miles Bader ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Liam McLean ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Ron Hasson ([[Central Region West|CRW]])

(2017-18)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ron Hasson ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Jacob Lewis ([[Southern Region|SR-ATL]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dylan Meehan ([[Nassau Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jake Busch ([[Southern Region|SR-ATL]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jack Rosenblum ([[Eastern Region|ER-VAC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Aaron Cooper ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])

(2016-2017)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Aaron Cooper ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Grey Silverman ([[Eastern Region|ER-VAC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- David Ziman ([[Westchster Region|WCHR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Liam Faigen ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jed Golman ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Colin Silverman ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])

(2015-16)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Colin Silverman ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Cole Pergament ([[Nassua Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake Davis ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matthew Rabinowitz ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[North Carolina Council|NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Hunter Cohn ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Sam Perlen ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Sopher]]'''- Jack R. Hirsh ([[Liberty Region|LBR]])

(2014-15)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Sam Perlen ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Skylar Morley ([[Connecticut Valley Region|CVR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Alex Merritt ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jacob Nitzkin ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonah Moore ([[BBYO UK]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Mika Stein ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
(2013-14)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Mika Stein ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ryan Dishell ([[Pacific Western Region|PWR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake Cook ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Daniel Widawsky ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Gary Levine ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
(2012-13)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ryan Ladd ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Alex Finkelstein ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Nick Phillips ([[BBYO UK]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benji Fages ([[Lake Ontario Region|LOR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Oz Fishman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
(2011-12)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Oz Fishman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Grant Fineman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Alex Metzman ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jake Sorrells ([[DC Council|NRE-DC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jeremy Sherman ([[Michigan Region|MI]])

(2010-11)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Sherman ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Daniel Cooper ([[DC Council|NRE-DC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jesse Schor ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jason Gordon ([[Gold Coast Region|GCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Bobby Dishell ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Adam Bloom ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
(2009-2010)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Adam Bloom ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Evan Kline ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jeremy Sherman([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Josh Harendorf ([[Lake Ontario Region|LOR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Saul Brodsky ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[Virginia Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])

(2008-2009)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Joel Feinberg ([[Southern Region|SR]] - [[Atlanta Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake DuBoff ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Sam Dragul ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Mike Rosenberg ([[Northern Region East|NRE]] - [[DC Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]])

(2007-2008)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Andrew Igdaloff ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Joel Rosen ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Steven Mintz ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])

(2006-2007)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ben Arnstein ([[Northern Region East|NRE]]-[[NOVA Council|NoVa Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]]) (Jeff Dreifus ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]]))
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matt Storch ([[North Florida Region|NFR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Aron Rosenberg ([[Northwest Canada|NWC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])

(2005-2006)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Bennet Marcus ([[Nassau Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Rosen ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonathan Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])

(2004-2005)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Blustein ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Michael Kandel ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benjamin Becker ([[Ohio Northern|ONR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])

(2003-2004)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Greg Ross ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Mark Nagrodzki ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ari Dropkin ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])

(2002-2003)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Zach Silverman ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Adam Horowitz ([[Michigan Region|Michigan]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Yoni Macagon ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])

(2001-2002)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Baker ([[Mountain Region|MTN]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matthew Kane ([[North Star Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Adam Aft ([[Northern Region East|NRE]]-[[NOVA Council|NoVa Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jason Benkendorf ([[Mid-America Region|MAR]]-[[St. Louis Council]])

(2000-2001)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jason Benkendorf ([[Mid-America Region|MAR]]-[[St. Louis Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Larry Reicher ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Zach Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jon Schutkin ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])

(1999-2000)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Adam Chandler Lewy (Lonestar)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Benkendorf (St. Louis Council)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Bobby Nooromid (Southern)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ben Schwade Schmidt (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Richard Goldman (NSR)

(1998-1999)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Richard Goldman (NSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dan Margules (GMR-Chicago Council)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- George Sheer (Southern)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Craig Walzer (CSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Septimus (Lonestar)

(1997-1998)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Septimus (Lonestar)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Mike Rosenthal (NSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Joel Snider (Michigan)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Craig Walzer (CSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Pinchas Landis (Southern-Atlanta Council)

==Geographic Structure==

===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 Chapter is the most important aspect of BBYO for if there were no chapters then there would be no order.

===Councils===
Several chapters that are in the same geographic area make up the next level of AZA: the council. Since they are usually used to break up large, incohesive regions, some areas have them while others do not. Councils serve to bring chapters together so that they can exchange ideas, socialize, compete, and work together on projects that require many people.

===Regions===
Several chapters and/or councils that are in the same geographic area make up the region. The purpose of the region is the same as that of the council. For each region there is a regional board, who's job is to assist the chapters, plan regional conventions, and serve to represent the region to the international body, and communicate the needs of the region to the Grand Board.

===International===
The International level of AZA consists of every region, council, chapter, and member throughout the world. The major purpose of this level is much like that of the region, but on a larger scale. It serves to bring every Aleph from every chapter and from every region together under one banner.

==Songs and Cheers==

* "[[Up You Men]]"

* "[[For Tomorrow and Today]]"

* "[[Come and Join Us in Our Song]]"

* "[[Stand Together]]"

* "[[Sweetheart Song]]"

* "[[This is Our Order]]"

* "[[Air Force Ranger]]"

* "[[AZA is for Me]]"

== External links ==

* [http://www.bbyo.org/ B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Official Website]
* [http://www.bbyo.org/teen/index.php?c=63&kat=AZA+Headquarters Aleph Zadik Aleph]
* [http://www.bbyoalumni.org/ BBYO Alumni Page]
* [http://www.bbyopictures.com/ BBYO Pictures Page]
* [http://www.b-linked.org/ B-Linked]
* [http://drewkaplan.info/BBYO/AZABegins.pdf AZA Begins: Before B'nai B'rith]

== Regional Links ==

* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Atlanta Council BBYO]
* [http://www.egrbbyo.org/ Evergreen Region BBYO]
* [http://www.crwbbyo.org/ Central Region West]
* [http://www.cvrbbyo.net/ Connecticut Valley Region]
* [http://www.cottonstatesbbyo.org/ Cotton States Region]
* [http://goldcoastbbyo.org/ Gold Coast Region]
* [http://ww3.kiobbyo.org/ Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region]
* [http://www.lonestarbbyo.com/ Lonestar Region BBYO]
* [http://www.bbyonre.org/ Northern Region East]
* [http://www.nwcbbyo.org/ North West Canada BBYO]
* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Southern Region - Atlanta Council]
* [http://www.wibbyo.org/ Wisconsin Region]

== Chapter Links ==
* [http://hodaza.wordpress.com/about-us/ House of David #1488]
* [http://www.allentownaza.org/ Rabbi William Greenburg Allentown AZA #156]
* [http://www.brandeisaza.com/ Brandeis AZA #1519]
* [http://www.calgaryaza.nwcbbyo.org/ Calgary AZA - Stampede #1046 and First International #31]
* [http://www.seussaza.org/ Dr. Seuss AZA #195]
* [http://www.eamonnlacey.tk/ Eamonn Lacey AZA #1872]
* [http://www.gottlieb.tk/ Maurice A. Gottlieb AZA #2196]
* [http://www.jeremiahaza.com/ Jeremiah AZA #2376]
* [http://machar.dyndns.org/ Machar AZA #2428]
* [http://www.rebels442.com/ Orlando Rebels AZA #442]
* [http://www.moadaza.org/ Rabbi Morris Adler AZA #1855]
* [http://myspace.com/kennedyaza/ Robert F. Kennedy AZA #1631]
* [http://www.siwiaza.org/ Simon Wiesenthal AZA]
* [http://www.vikeu.org/ Isadore Shapiro AZA #1329]
* [http://www.zionaza.com/ Zion AZA #1171]
* [http://www.katzaza.com/ Kolman Katz AZA #2531]
* [http://www.exodusaza.com/ONR/Home.html Exodus AZA #2425]
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Aleph Zadik Aleph

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[[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, Australia, Argentina, Canada, and elsewhere. Each member of the Order is called an [[Aleph]].

==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. Contrary to popular belief, the group was not founded as a protest against the local Greek high school fraternity which did not allow Jews to become members. The last known surviving founder disputed the claim of some organization not letting Jews in, in a taped interview with the Southwestern Region Aleph Godol and rather an alternate history found in Dealing in Futures by Max Baer describes a schism between the founders of the AZA and members of the local Zionist youth group, called the Maccabees. The AZA founders split from the group and formed their own with the Greek-letter college fraternities in mind. 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.

On May 3, 1924, Beber called the first meeting of the International Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph. This first meeting consisted of the Omaha and Kansas City chapters. A constitution was drawn up and the Supreme Advisory Council was created.

By April 1925, the order had expanded to include seven groups around Omaha. Sam Beber went to the national convention of [[B'nai B'rith]], to see if they would sponsor the organization. Although there was strong opposition to the proposal at first, [[Henry Monsky]] delivered a stirring speech which led to the approval and adoption of AZA to become a part of B'nai B'rith.

==The Seven Cardinal Principles==
These are The Seven Cardinal Principles that were laid out by the founding members of AZA to define the ideals of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

#[[Patriotism]]- Loyalty to my homeland, to its laws, to its principles, to its ethics. To die for it if need be, but primarily to live for it.
#[[Judaism]]- Always to observe the tenets of my faith; ever to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord my God.
#[[Filial piety|Filial love]]- Ever to honor and love my parents. To be considerate of my elders and to respect age.
#[[Charity]]- To give of myself and my subtance for all worthy causes; to be kind and generous to all in need, regardless of race or color.
#[[Conduct]]- Never too bold, never too forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.
#[[Purity]]- To keep my soul pure, my mind active, and my body healthy.
#[[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.

==Programming==

===The 5 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:.

#[[AZA Programming Bank#Social|Social]] - The most common type of event, it includes any type of socializing within an event. Just about any event falls under this fold. They mostly include programming involving other chapters, programs involving none of the other folds, and the majority of membership drives.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Athletic|Athletic]] - Any Sport, whether existent or a product of one’s mind. Includes trips to professional sports games or any physical program. Also a very common event type.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Community Service/Social Action|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. These often take a lot of planning but can be some of the most rewarding experiences one can have.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Education|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.
#[[AZA Programming Bank#Judiac|Judaic]] - A regular part of programming that is inherent of the organization. Includes services during events, discussions, chapter Seders, leading synagogue services, etc. Most anything can have a Judaic twist added into it, and anything that involves any Jewish values can be considered a Judaic Fold Program.
# Health - A fold created in 2020 by [[Evergreen Region]] N'siah Olivia Ziegler that stresses that health and wellness programming be included. It includes mental health related ideas and consent.

===Programming Bank===
This bank contains programs other chapters have found succesful. Please use them, for that is their purpose. ''Please update the programming bank, elsewise it will not be succesful.''

[[AZA Programming Bank]]

==Board Positions==

Each level of AZA is governed by a democratically elected board.

===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).
*'''Aleph [[Shaliach]]''': 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.
*'''Alpeh [[Gizbor]]''': The Aleph Gizbor is responsible for anything money related, including chapter funds, fundraisers, and reimbursements.
*'''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.

===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.
*'''Aleph [[Chaver]]''': Present in [[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]] this board member takes the place of the Aleph [[Shaliach]].
*'''Aleph [[Dovair]]''': Present in [[Evergreen Region|EGR]], originally meant to take the place of the Aleph [[Shaliach]] the position was originally split in to so the Dovair is in charge of Religous and Shaliach in charge of community service
*'''Aleph [[Rakkaz]]''': Present in [[Connecticut Valley Region|CVR]],[[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]] and [[Nassau-Suffolk Region|NSR]] this board member is an additional board member that is responsible for coordinating at least one convention.
*'''Aleph [[Mach'Shev]]''':Present in [[Central Region West|CRW]] this board member is in charge of the upkeep of all internet based communications (i.e. chapter websites, blast email groups, B-linked promotion)
*'''[[Parliamentarian]]''': Enforces decorum and observance of Robert's Rules of Order in meetings.
*'''Aleph [[Ozer]]''': Prsent in [[Rocky Mountain Region]], and NSR, meaning "Helper" in Hebrew, the Aleph Ozer is responsible for different things in different regions.

===Grand Board-Elect (2020-21)===
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ben Cohen ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Jared Wilen ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Chase Flagel ([[Greater Atlanta Region|GAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Berk Eraltan (Turkey)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Dan Pearlman ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Jake Lazar ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])

===Current Grand Board (2019-20)===
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Adam Weintraub ([[Greater Atlanta Region|GAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dov Factor ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Kian Roy ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Glenn Randall ([[St. Louis Council|MAR - SLC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Ethan Freed ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Mason Quintero ([[New England Region|NER]])

===Past Grand Boards===

(2018-19)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Mason Quintero ([[New England Region|NER]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Aidan Jacoby ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jed Friedman ([[SJR]])/Jake Jennings ([[LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Miles Bader ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Liam McLean ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Gizbor]]'''- Ethan Golde ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Ron Hasson ([[Central Region West|CRW]])

(2017-18)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Ron Hasson ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Jacob Lewis ([[Southern Region|SR-ATL]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dylan Meehan ([[Nassau Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jake Busch ([[Southern Region|SR-ATL]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jack Rosenblum ([[Eastern Region|ER-VAC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Aaron Cooper ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])

(2016-2017)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Aaron Cooper ([[Eastern Region|ER-NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Grey Silverman ([[Eastern Region|ER-VAC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- David Ziman ([[Westchster Region|WCHR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Liam Faigen ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jed Golman ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Colin Silverman ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])

(2015-16)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Colin Silverman ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Cole Pergament ([[Nassua Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake Davis ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matthew Rabinowitz ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[North Carolina Council|NCC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Hunter Cohn ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Sam Perlen ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Sopher]]'''- Jack R. Hirsh ([[Liberty Region|LBR]])

(2014-15)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Sam Perlen ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Skylar Morley ([[Connecticut Valley Region|CVR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Alex Merritt ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jacob Nitzkin ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonah Moore ([[BBYO UK]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Mika Stein ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
(2013-14)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Mika Stein ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ryan Dishell ([[Pacific Western Region|PWR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake Cook ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Daniel Widawsky ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Gary Levine ([[North Texas Oklahoma|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
(2012-13)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ryan Ladd ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Alex Finkelstein ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Nick Phillips ([[BBYO UK]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benji Fages ([[Lake Ontario Region|LOR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Oz Fishman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
(2011-12)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Oz Fishman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Logan Miller ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Grant Fineman ([[Central Region West|CRW]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Alex Metzman ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jake Sorrells ([[DC Council|NRE-DC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jeremy Sherman ([[Michigan Region|MI]])

(2010-11)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Sherman ([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Daniel Cooper ([[DC Council|NRE-DC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jesse Schor ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jason Gordon ([[Gold Coast Region|GCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Bobby Dishell ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Adam Bloom ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
(2009-2010)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Adam Bloom ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Evan Kline ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jeremy Sherman([[Michigan Region|MI]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Josh Harendorf ([[Lake Ontario Region|LOR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Saul Brodsky ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[Virginia Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])

(2008-2009)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Joel Feinberg ([[Southern Region|SR]] - [[Atlanta Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jake DuBoff ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Sam Dragul ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Mike Rosenberg ([[Northern Region East|NRE]] - [[DC Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]])

(2007-2008)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Evan Herron ([[South Jersey Region|SJR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Andrew Igdaloff ([[Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region|KIO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Joel Rosen ([[Central Region East|CRE]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Steven Mintz ([[North Texas-Oklahoma Region|NTO]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])

(2006-2007)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Ben Arnstein ([[Northern Region East|NRE]]-[[NOVA Council|NoVa Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Wachs ([[Ohio Northern Region|ONR]]) (Jeff Dreifus ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]]))
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matt Storch ([[North Florida Region|NFR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Aron Rosenberg ([[Northwest Canada|NWC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])

(2005-2006)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Bennet Marcus ([[Nassau Suffolk Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Rosen ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Jeremy Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jonathan Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])

(2004-2005)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Blustein ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Brandon Rattiner ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Michael Kandel ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Benjamin Becker ([[Ohio Northern|ONR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])

(2003-2004)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Greg Ross ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Mark Nagrodzki ([[Cotton States Region|CSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Stephen Glatter ([[Philadelphia Region|Philly]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ari Dropkin ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])

(2002-2003)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Zach Silverman ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Adam Horowitz ([[Michigan Region|Michigan]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Robert Sadow ([[Southern Region|SR]]-[[Atlanta Council|AC]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Yoni Macagon ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])

(2001-2002)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Steven Baker ([[Mountain Region|MTN]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Daniel Sacks ([[Evergreen Region|EGR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Matthew Kane ([[North Star Region|NSR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Adam Aft ([[Northern Region East|NRE]]-[[NOVA Council|NoVa Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Jason Benkendorf ([[Mid-America Region|MAR]]-[[St. Louis Council]])

(2000-2001)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Jason Benkendorf ([[Mid-America Region|MAR]]-[[St. Louis Council]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Josh Garfinkel ([[Great Midwest Region|GMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Larry Reicher ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Zach Gelman ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Jon Schutkin ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein ([[Wisconsin Region|Wisconsin]])

(1999-2000)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Adam Chandler Lewy (Lonestar)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Jason Benkendorf (St. Louis Council)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Bobby Nooromid (Southern)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Ben Schwade Schmidt (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Richard Goldman (NSR)

(1998-1999)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Richard Goldman (NSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Dan Margules (GMR-Chicago Council)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- George Sheer (Southern)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Craig Walzer (CSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Daniel Septimus (Lonestar)

(1997-1998)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Godol]]'''- Daniel Septimus (Lonestar)
*'''Grand Aleph [[S'gan]]'''- Mike Rosenthal (NSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Moreh]]'''- Andrew Loewenstein (Wisconsin)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Mazkir]]'''- Joel Snider (Michigan)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Shaliach]]'''- Craig Walzer (CSR)
*'''Grand Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]'''- Pinchas Landis (Southern-Atlanta Council)

==Geographic Structure==

===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 Chapter is the most important aspect of BBYO for if there were no chapters then there would be no order.

===Councils===
Several chapters that are in the same geographic area make up the next level of AZA: the council. Since they are usually used to break up large, incohesive regions, some areas have them while others do not. Councils serve to bring chapters together so that they can exchange ideas, socialize, compete, and work together on projects that require many people.

===Regions===
Several chapters and/or councils that are in the same geographic area make up the region. The purpose of the region is the same as that of the council. For each region there is a regional board, who's job is to assist the chapters, plan regional conventions, and serve to represent the region to the international body, and communicate the needs of the region to the Grand Board.

===International===
The International level of AZA consists of every region, council, chapter, and member throughout the world. The major purpose of this level is much like that of the region, but on a larger scale. It serves to bring every Aleph from every chapter and from every region together under one banner.

==Songs and Cheers==

* "[[Up You Men]]"

* "[[For Tomorrow and Today]]"

* "[[Come and Join Us in Our Song]]"

* "[[Stand Together]]"

* "[[Sweetheart Song]]"

* "[[This is Our Order]]"

* "[[Air Force Ranger]]"

* "[[AZA is for Me]]"

== External links ==

* [http://www.bbyo.org/ B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Official Website]
* [http://www.bbyo.org/teen/index.php?c=63&kat=AZA+Headquarters Aleph Zadik Aleph]
* [http://www.bbyoalumni.org/ BBYO Alumni Page]
* [http://www.bbyopictures.com/ BBYO Pictures Page]
* [http://www.b-linked.org/ B-Linked]
* [http://drewkaplan.info/BBYO/AZABegins.pdf AZA Begins: Before B'nai B'rith]

== Regional Links ==

* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Atlanta Council BBYO]
* [http://www.egrbbyo.org/ Evergreen Region BBYO]
* [http://www.crwbbyo.org/ Central Region West]
* [http://www.cvrbbyo.net/ Connecticut Valley Region]
* [http://www.cottonstatesbbyo.org/ Cotton States Region]
* [http://goldcoastbbyo.org/ Gold Coast Region]
* [http://ww3.kiobbyo.org/ Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region]
* [http://www.lonestarbbyo.com/ Lonestar Region BBYO]
* [http://www.bbyonre.org/ Northern Region East]
* [http://www.nwcbbyo.org/ North West Canada BBYO]
* [http://www.acbbyo.org/ Southern Region - Atlanta Council]
* [http://www.wibbyo.org/ Wisconsin Region]

== Chapter Links ==
* [http://hodaza.wordpress.com/about-us/ House of David #1488]
* [http://www.allentownaza.org/ Rabbi William Greenburg Allentown AZA #156]
* [http://www.brandeisaza.com/ Brandeis AZA #1519]
* [http://www.calgaryaza.nwcbbyo.org/ Calgary AZA - Stampede #1046 and First International #31]
* [http://www.seussaza.org/ Dr. Seuss AZA #195]
* [http://www.eamonnlacey.tk/ Eamonn Lacey AZA #1872]
* [http://www.gottlieb.tk/ Maurice A. Gottlieb AZA #2196]
* [http://www.jeremiahaza.com/ Jeremiah AZA #2376]
* [http://machar.dyndns.org/ Machar AZA #2428]
* [http://www.rebels442.com/ Orlando Rebels AZA #442]
* [http://www.moadaza.org/ Rabbi Morris Adler AZA #1855]
* [http://myspace.com/kennedyaza/ Robert F. Kennedy AZA #1631]
* [http://www.siwiaza.org/ Simon Wiesenthal AZA]
* [http://www.vikeu.org/ Isadore Shapiro AZA #1329]
* [http://www.zionaza.com/ Zion AZA #1171]
* [http://www.katzaza.com/ Kolman Katz AZA #2531]
* [http://www.exodusaza.com/ONR/Home.html Exodus AZA #2425]
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'''DC Council #54''' is the largest council in [[Northern Region East]] [[BBYO]]. It covers Montgomery County, MD; Howard County, MD; Prince Georges County, MD; Frederick County, MD; and Washington, D.C.

==Important People==
Aleph Shaliach Jack White, Aleph S'gan Jasper Bernstein, and Aleph Gizbor Benjamin Weiner

==Chapters==
AZA:
*Abe Pollin
*Brandeis
*Capital
*Einstein
*Lantos
*Max Cowan
*Melech
*Sammy Davis Jr
*Simon Atlas

BBG:
*Achshav
*Ahavah
*Beshert
*Beth Kadima
*Beyla
*Galim
*Hilah
*Koach
*Nava (legacy chapter)
*N'shama
*Ruach
*Yachad

BBYO:
*Oseh Shalom

===Council Staff===

*Jenna Bernstein
* Zoe Smith
*Anna Pohoryles

===2020-21 Council Boards===
AZA:
*[[Godol]] Jonah Richardson (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jasper Bernstein (Lantos AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Eli Kerness (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Seth Goldfine (Melech AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Jack White (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Ben Weiner (Simon Atlas AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Ruby Mendleson (Galim BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Avi Gorodetski (Yachad BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Dani Portnoy (Achshav BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Maya Pollack (Ko'ach BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Jenna Bloom (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Iara Ratner (Beyla BBG)

===2019-20 Council Boards===
AZA:
*[[Godol]] Eric Blackman (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Adam Radinsky (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Danny Tow (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Benny Kotler (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Ben Cohen (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizbor]] Jonah Richardson (Max Cowan AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Becky Kauff (Ahavah BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Tess Mendelson (Beshert BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Jordyn Green (Ahavah BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Dalia Trostinetzky (N'shama BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Zoe Philips (Ahavah BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Sidney "SidCo" Cohen (Ahavah BBG)

===2018-19 Council Boards===
AZA:
*[[Godol]] Noah Portnoy (Melech AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Zachary Leventhal (Abe Pollin AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Eric Blackman (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Jacob Bennett (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Zach Askarinam (Simon Atlas AZA) (Up until April)
*[[Shaliach]] Liron Karpati (Max Cowan AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Ilana Kaplan (Koach BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Aliza Reinstein (Koach BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Sophia Glaros (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Shlicha]] Sabrina Bramson (Koach BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Rebecca Navarro (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Becky Kauff (Ahavah BBG)

===2017-18 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Ben Dross (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jonah Dross (Melech AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Ethan Millstone (Melech AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Mitch Schuster (Melech AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Daniel Morgan (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Gabe Pollack (Simon Atlas AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Margot Bartol (N'shama BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Rachel Pollock (Achshav BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Ilana Kaplan (Koach BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Emma Herman (Achshav BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Marielle Weisman (Beyla BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Sophia Glaros (Oseh Shalom BBYO)

===2016-17 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Dan Alpert (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Amit Koppel (Lantos AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Josh Tow (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Ben Jablonover (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Derrick Daoust (Melech AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Josh Cohen (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Evan Scheinberg (Lantos AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Sammi Agranov (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Elyssa Bellofatto (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[MIT Mom]] Allie Kalik (Beshert BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Margot Bartol (N'shama BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Chloe Dinman (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Caroline Nesbit (Koach BBG)

===2015-16 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Harris Block (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jared Shapiro (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Josh Lang (Melech AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Dan Alpert (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Sam Katzker (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Elliott Davis (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Noah Shapiro (Max Cowan AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Rachel Nevett (Beyla BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Jeannie Spiegel (Ko'ach BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Sammi Agranov (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Samara Langsam (Ko'ach BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Rebecca Bartko (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Amelia Dome (Ahavah BBG)

===2014-15 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Aaron Dane (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Corey Nadelbach (Max Cowan AZA) (Up until March)
*[[S'gan]] Zach Silver (Simon Atlas AZA) (March to May)
*[[Moreh]] Harris Block (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Jacob Snyder (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizbor]] Reed Scherer (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Alex Pollack (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Max Alpert (Simon Atlas AZA) (First Half of the Term)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Emily Kader (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[S'ganit]] Rachel Nevett (Beyla BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Jess Kaplan (Beyla BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Alexa Herman (Beshert BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Andie Neufeld (Ahavah BBG) (Up until February)
*[[Gizborit]] Rebecca Bartko (Beshert BBG)

===2013-14 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Jacob Brown (Lantos AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Adam Vinner (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Chad Gruzin (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Cole Margol (Abe Pollin AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Danny Kobren (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Ethan Steinberg (Melech AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Max Byer (Lantos AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Daniella Byck (Beshert BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Sydney Soroka (Ahavah BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Rachel Casper (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Bailey Dinman (Beshert BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Emily Kader (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizborit]] Ronit Feifer (Nava BBG)

===2012-13 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Brandon Myers (Melech AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jacob Brown (Lantos AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Samuel Rubin (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Mazkir]] Eric Fleishman (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizbor]] Ross Davis (Melech AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Josh Studley (Herzl AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Jordan Pories (Melech AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Jenna Kress (Ahavah BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Maya Guthman (Koach BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Tali Cowen (Beshert BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Daniella Byck (Beshert BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Sofie Jacobs (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Sarah Strum (Nava BBG)

===2011-12 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Jonathan Block (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Robert Fertig (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Daniel Fanaroff (Einstein AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Benjy Sokobin (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Joey Kader (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Shaliach]] Sam Rubin (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Sopher]] Daniel Hamburg (Brandeis AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Molly Shay (Achshav BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Allie Laps (Beshert BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Julia Wainger (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Joanna Kramer (Nava BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Julia Gray (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Annie Zisk (Koach BBG)

===2009-10 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Ira Rickman (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Daniel Cooper (Melech AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Ben Simon (Lantos AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Jonah Potasznik (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Aaron Katz (Einstein AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Michael Shapiro (Melech AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Jeff Hilnbrand (Melech AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Laura Epstein (Nava BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Zara Shore (Ahava BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Nikki Jenner (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Shlicha]] Amy Lieberman (Nava BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Julie Thompson (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizborit]] Pam Katz (Beth Kadima BBG)

===2008-09 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Noah Kaswell (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Ethan Dubin (Melech AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Max Heller (Einstein AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Sammy Prywes (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Jonathan Ochs (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Alex Barry (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Nathan Bernstein (Melech AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Dani Kirsch (Beshert BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Emily Hurwitz née Perper (Beshert BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Miriam Kahn (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Laura Epstein (Nava BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Zara Shore (Ahavah BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Brett Promisloff (Beshert BBG)

==Council Events==

*Annual Gala
Held in early November. The major fundraiser for DC Council. The Phil Berg BBYO Distinguised Alumni Award is presented to a distinguished alum of DC Council, and many parents, alumni, and local philanthropists attend. In 2005 at the innaugural gala, journalist Carl Bernstein was given the award and over $75,000 was raised to support DC Council. (As of 2020, this no longer occurs)

*Sweetheart/Heartthrob (SH/HT)
Held the day before Thanksgiving. SH/HT is DC Council's semi-formal dance which focuses around the introduction of the newly-elected Sweethearts and Heartthrobs of each chapter. Traditionally, the previous year's alumni come towards the end of the dance to visit.

*AZAA Football
Held in the fall. DC Council's AZA chapters compete against one another in a two-hand-touch football league.

*BBG Shabbat
Held in the fall. DC Council's BBGs celebrate shabbat simultaneously with all other BBGs in the international order, and build sisterhood while spending the night at the JCC.

*AZAA Basketball
Held in the winter/spring. DC Council's AZA chapters compete against one another in a 5-on-5 basketball league.

*BBG Spirit Day
Held in January. DC Council's BBG chapters compete against one another in competitions judging their spirit, creativity, and talents.

*Frat Shabbat
Held in the spring. DC Council's AZAs celebrate shabbat simultaneously with all other AZAs in the international order, and build fraternity while camping at Little Bennett Regional Park. (as of 2020, this no longer occurs)

*AZAA Ultimate
Held in the spring. DC Council's AZA chapters compete against one another in a 8-on-8 ultimate frisbee league. (as of 2020, this no longer occurs)

*Council Convention
Held in late April/early May. Council Convention is where the council boards are elected. Outgoing seniors who have qualified recive Council Life Membership, and speak about their BBYO experiences in a sacred ceremony called ''lifetimes''.

*DC Council Awards Night
Held in late May. DC Council members and chapters recieve awards and scholarships.

==Home of:==

*Mascot: Donald Duck
*Colors: Blue and Yellow
*Newspaper: "The DC Duckline"
*The 05-06 International AZAA Chairman Neil Fanaroff and the 05-06 International Teen Connection Chairman Morie "Bo" Newman.
*International Shaliach Mike Rosenberg (2008-2009)
*International Morah Ilana Avergun (2009-2010)
*International S'gan Daniel Cooper (2010-2011)
*International Morah Orli Berman (2010-2011)
*International Sh'licha Allison Van Wye (2011-2012)
*International Shaliach Jake Sorrells (2011-2012)
*International Mazkirah Talia Katz (2011-2012)
*International S'ganit Maya Guthman (2013-2014)
*International Mazkirah Sofie Jacobs (2013-2014)
*International S'ganit Jeannie Spiegel (2016-2017)
*International Morah Allie Kalik (2017-2018)
*International Sh’licha Emma Herman (2018-2019)

==Council Website==
Currently, DC Council does not have a website, but is working on one.

DC Council

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'''DC Council #54''' is the largest council in [[Northern Region East]] [[BBYO]]. It covers Montgomery County, MD; Howard County, MD; Prince Georges County, MD; Frederick County, MD; and Washington, D.C.

==Important People==
Aleph Shaliach Jack White, Aleph S'gan Jasper Bernstein, and Aleph Gizbor Benjamin Weiner

==Chapters==
AZA:
*Abe Pollin
*Brandeis
*Capital
*Einstein
*Lantos
*Max Cowan
*Melech
*Sammy Davis Jr
*Simon Atlas

BBG:
*Achshav
*Ahavah
*Beshert
*Beth Kadima
*Beyla
*Galim
*Hilah
*Koach
*Nava (legacy chapter)
*N'shama
*Ruach
*Yachad

BBYO:
*Oseh Shalom

===Council Staff===

*Jenna Bernstein
* Zoe Smith
*Anna Pohoryles

===2020-21 Council Boards===
AZA:
*[[Godol]] Jonah Richardson (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jasper Bernstein (Lantos AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Eli Kerness (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Seth Goldfine (Melech AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Jack White (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Ben Weiner (Simon Atlas AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Ruby Mendleson (Galim BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Avi Gorodetski (Yachad BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Dani Portnoy (Achshav BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Maya Pollack (Ko'ach BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Jenna Bloom (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Iara Ratner (Beyla BBG)

===2019-20 Council Boards===
AZA:
*[[Godol]] Eric Blackman (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Adam Radinsky (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Danny Tow (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Benny Kotler (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Ben Cohen (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizbor]] Jonah Richardson (Max Cowan AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Becky Kauff (Ahavah BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Tess Mendelson (Beshert BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Jordyn Green (Ahavah BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Dalia Trostinetzky (N'shama BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Zoe Philips (Ahavah BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Sidney "SidCo" Cohen (Ahavah BBG)

===2018-19 Council Boards===
AZA:
*[[Godol]] Noah Portnoy (Melech AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Zachary Leventhal (Abe Pollin AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Eric Blackman (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Jacob Bennett (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Zach Askarinam (Simon Atlas AZA) (Up until April)
*[[Shaliach]] Liron Karpati (Max Cowan AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Ilana Kaplan (Koach BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Aliza Reinstein (Koach BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Sophia Glaros (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Shlicha]] Sabrina Bramson (Koach BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Rebecca Navarro (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Becky Kauff (Ahavah BBG)

===2017-18 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Ben Dross (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jonah Dross (Melech AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Ethan Millstone (Melech AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Mitch Schuster (Melech AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Daniel Morgan (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Gabe Pollack (Simon Atlas AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Margot Bartol (N'shama BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Rachel Pollock (Achshav BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Ilana Kaplan (Koach BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Emma Herman (Achshav BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Marielle Weisman (Beyla BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Sophia Glaros (Oseh Shalom BBYO)

===2016-17 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Dan Alpert (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Amit Koppel (Lantos AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Josh Tow (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Ben Jablonover (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Derrick Daoust (Melech AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Josh Cohen (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Evan Scheinberg (Lantos AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Sammi Agranov (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Elyssa Bellofatto (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[MIT Mom]] Allie Kalik (Beshert BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Margot Bartol (N'shama BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Chloe Dinman (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Caroline Nesbit (Koach BBG)

===2015-16 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Harris Block (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jared Shapiro (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Josh Lang (Melech AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Dan Alpert (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Sam Katzker (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Elliott Davis (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Noah Shapiro (Max Cowan AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Rachel Nevett (Beyla BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Jeannie Spiegel (Ko'ach BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Sammi Agranov (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Samara Langsam (Ko'ach BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Rebecca Bartko (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Amelia Dome (Ahavah BBG)

===2014-15 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Aaron Dane (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Corey Nadelbach (Max Cowan AZA) (Up until March)
*[[S'gan]] Zach Silver (Simon Atlas AZA) (March to May)
*[[Moreh]] Harris Block (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Jacob Snyder (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizbor]] Reed Scherer (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Alex Pollack (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Max Alpert (Simon Atlas AZA) (First Half of the Term)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Emily Kader (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[S'ganit]] Rachel Nevett (Beyla BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Jess Kaplan (Beyla BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Alexa Herman (Beshert BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Andie Neufeld (Ahavah BBG) (Up until February)
*[[Gizborit]] Rebecca Bartko (Beshert BBG)

===2013-14 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Jacob Brown (Lantos AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Adam Vinner (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Chad Gruzin (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Cole Margol (Abe Pollin AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Danny Kobren (Max Cowan AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Ethan Steinberg (Melech AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Max Byer (Lantos AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Daniella Byck (Beshert BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Sydney Soroka (Ahavah BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Rachel Casper (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Bailey Dinman (Beshert BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Emily Kader (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizborit]] Ronit Feifer (Nava BBG)

===2012-13 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Brandon Myers (Melech AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Jacob Brown (Lantos AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Samuel Rubin (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Mazkir]] Eric Fleishman (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizbor]] Ross Davis (Melech AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Josh Studley (Herzl AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Jordan Pories (Melech AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Jenna Kress (Ahavah BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Maya Guthman (Koach BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Tali Cowen (Beshert BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Daniella Byck (Beshert BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Sofie Jacobs (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Sarah Strum (Nava BBG)

===2011-12 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Jonathan Block (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Robert Fertig (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Daniel Fanaroff (Einstein AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Benjy Sokobin (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Joey Kader (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Shaliach]] Sam Rubin (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Sopher]] Daniel Hamburg (Brandeis AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Molly Shay (Achshav BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Allie Laps (Beshert BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Julia Wainger (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Joanna Kramer (Nava BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Julia Gray (Beshert BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Annie Zisk (Koach BBG)

===2009-10 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Ira Rickman (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Daniel Cooper (Melech AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Ben Simon (Lantos AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Jonah Potasznik (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Aaron Katz (Einstein AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Michael Shapiro (Melech AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Jeff Hilnbrand (Melech AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Laura Epstein (Nava BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Zara Shore (Ahava BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Nikki Jenner (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Shlicha]] Amy Lieberman (Nava BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Julie Thompson (Oseh Shalom BBYO)
*[[Gizborit]] Pam Katz (Beth Kadima BBG)

===2008-09 Council Boards===

AZA:
*[[Godol]] Noah Kaswell (Brandeis AZA)
*[[S'gan]] Ethan Dubin (Melech AZA)
*[[Moreh]] Max Heller (Einstein AZA)
*[[Mazkir]] Sammy Prywes (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Gizbor]] Jonathan Ochs (Simon Atlas AZA)
*[[Shaliach]] Alex Barry (Brandeis AZA)
*[[Sopher]] Nathan Bernstein (Melech AZA)

BBG:
*[[N'siah]] Dani Kirsch (Beshert BBG)
*[[S'ganit]] Emily Hurwitz née Perper (Beshert BBG)
*[[MIT Mom]] Miriam Kahn (Beth Kadima BBG)
*[[Shlicha]] Laura Epstein (Nava BBG)
*[[Mazkirah]] Zara Shore (Ahavah BBG)
*[[Gizborit]] Brett Promisloff (Beshert BBG)

==Council Events==

*Annual Gala
Held in early November. The major fundraiser for DC Council. The Phil Berg BBYO Distinguised Alumni Award is presented to a distinguished alum of DC Council, and many parents, alumni, and local philanthropists attend. In 2005 at the innaugural gala, journalist Carl Bernstein was given the award and over $75,000 was raised to support DC Council.

*Sweetheart/Heartthrob (SH/HT)
Held the day before Thanksgiving. SH/HT is DC Council's semi-formal dance which focuses around the introduction of the newly-elected Sweethearts and Heartthrobs of each chapter. Traditionally, the previous year's alumni come towards the end of the dance to visit.

*AZAA Football
Held in the fall. DC Council's AZA chapters compete against one another in a two-hand-touch football league.

*BBG Shabbat
Held in the fall. DC Council's BBGs celebrate shabbat simultaneously with all other BBGs in the international order, and build sisterhood while spending the night at the JCC.

*AZAA Basketball
Held in the winter/spring. DC Council's AZA chapters compete against one another in a 5-on-5 basketball league.

*BBG Spirit Day
Held in January. DC Council's BBG chapters compete against one another in competitions judging their spirit, creativity, and talents.

*Frat Shabbat
Held in the spring. DC Council's AZAs celebrate shabbat simultaneously with all other AZAs in the international order, and build fraternity while camping at Little Bennett Regional Park.

*AZAA Ultimate
Held in the spring. DC Council's AZA chapters compete against one another in a 8-on-8 ultimate frisbee league.

*Council Convention
Held in late April/early May. Council Convention is where the council boards are elected. Outgoing seniors who have qualified recive Council Life Membership, and speak about their BBYO experiences in a sacred ceremony called ''lifetimes''.

*DC Council Awards Night
Held in late May. DC Council members and chapters recieve awards and scholarships.

==Home of:==

*Mascot: Donald Duck
*Colors: Blue and Yellow
*Newspaper: "The DC Duckline"
*The 05-06 International AZAA Chairman Neil Fanaroff and the 05-06 International Teen Connection Chairman Morie "Bo" Newman.
*International Shaliach Mike Rosenberg (2008-2009)
*International Morah Ilana Avergun (2009-2010)
*International S'gan Daniel Cooper (2010-2011)
*International Morah Orli Berman (2010-2011)
*International Sh'licha Allison Van Wye (2011-2012)
*International Shaliach Jake Sorrells (2011-2012)
*International Mazkirah Talia Katz (2011-2012)
*International S'ganit Maya Guthman (2013-2014)
*International Mazkirah Sofie Jacobs (2013-2014)
*International S'ganit Jeannie Spiegel (2016-2017)
*International Morah Allie Kalik (2017-2018)
*International Sh’licha Emma Herman (2018-2019)

==Council Website==
Currently, DC Council does not have a website, but is working on one.