B’nai B’rith National Convention to seek sponsorship
for . Henry Monsky (a future B’nai B’rith President)
gave a stirring speech that swayed the body, and B’nai
B’rith adopted as its primary youth program.
While membership in was not restricted to those
whose parents belonged to B’nai B’rith, many members
of went on to become leaders in B’nai B’rith.
At the second national convention, Philip Klutznick
was elected Grand Aleph Godol. A dynamic leader and
renowned orator, Klutznick was hired as the first International Director of at the conclusion of his term
as Grand Aleph Godol. He brought the Order great
prestige and launched The Shofar, the Aleph Zadik
Aleph’s official newspaper. Klutznick maintained a
strong connection to as he moved forward as a
leader in both the Jewish and general communities.
He later served as President of B’nai B’rith, U.S.
Ambassador to the United Nations, Chairman of the
World Jewish Congress and U.S. Secretary of Commerce
during the Carter administration.
1928
1931
Dr. Boris D. Bogen presents
his brilliant Five Fold and
Full Program to the Supreme
Advisory Council.
Temporary chapters inaugurated.
Mother’s Day becomes
AZA Parents’ Day.
AZA’s work with the Boy Scouts
of America is initiated.
AZA Shabbat, the first
simultaneous international
program, is introduced.
AZA Mother’s Day
program introduced.
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