In , launched its international teen travel
program, now called Passport, which featured the
historical International Leadership Seminar in Israel
().
During this time, International Convention also
left Perlman Camp for the first time in years and
has been held in a different location every year since.
Keeping with ’s mission to provide a meaningful
experience to Jewish teens of all ages, ’s th-th
grade experience, now known as Connect, was
1944
FEBRUARY 1945
Julius Bisno becomes the
Administrative Secretary
of the Youth Commission
and Director of Boys’ Work.
Beatrice Chapman becomes
the Director of Girls’ Work.
The First National Convention of the
B’nai B’rith Girls is called to order
by Anita Perlman. The Menorah is
adopted as the official BBG symbol.
Twenty delegates are present who
represent all seven districts. The
Menorah Pledge, Opening Rituals and
other ceremonies are written. Frieda
Tischler from Pittsburgh is elected
as the first International N’siah.
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