was rededicated as Perlman Camp in honor of ’s
founder, Anita Perlman.
1980s / ’s international presence increased
with the establishment of chapters in Austria, France,
Germany, Holland, Spain and Switzerland. At the same
time, districts (which had previously encompassed
several regions) were disbanded in North America.
Teen Connection (now Connect) was also established during this time to involve middle school aged Jewish
youth. partnered with the March of the Living
upon its establishment in , sending the largest
delegation on the first trip.
1990s / expanded significantly, becoming
the foundation of the organization’s membership
training program. International Leadership Seminar
in Israel () was established and the Basketball
Tournament was renewed after years of dormancy.
The organization’s international headquarters moved
locations for the first time in nearly years.
2002 and beyond / Just after the turn of the new
millennium, many changes for the B’nai B’rith Youth
Organization occurred. Our Order became a legally
independent entity from B’nai B’rith International
1943
1944
Minimum age requirement
for membership
reduced to 14 years.
Julius Bisno becomes the
Administrative Secretary of
the Youth Commission and
Director of Boys’ Work.
International Convention
elections and motions
voted on by mail.
Over $6,343,720 worth
of bonds sold.
B’nai B’rith officially recognized B’nai
B’rith Girls and BBYO was born. The
Supreme Advisory Council becomes
B’nai B’rith Youth Commission and is
comprised of both men and women.
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