WELCOME TO AZA
Congratulations on joining the world’s largest
pluralistic Jewish teen movement! You are now
a member of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA). AZA
is the male component of BBYO, along with the
B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) for young women. You are
part of an organization that began its service to
Jewish teens in 1924 and continues today to the
benefit of Jewish communities around the world.
Inside Information will serve as a guide and a resource
for you throughout your membership in . Its purpose is to familiarize you with : its history, objectives, programs, initiatives and traditions. This manual
unlocks what unites every chapter of the Aleph Zadik
Aleph worldwide. Your Aleph Moreh will be your guide
as you become accustomed to the information contained
within. The Blue Book should serve as a reference
and resource throughout your entire time in .
The objectives of were developed to give every
young Jewish man a chance to grow and become a
better person through participating in a program that
teens share in planning. The Seven Cardinal Principles
were laid out by our founding members in to define the ideals of .
is a teen-led, worldwide division of that
provides opportunities for
Jewish young men to develop their leadership potential as well as a positive
Jewish identity.
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