By , had grown enormously. Twenty-three
chapters were represented at the third annual convention, held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Shortly afterward,
became a truly International Order with the
establishment of First International in Calgary,
Alberta. This rapid expansion led to the development
of more thorough programming guidelines within the
chapters.
In , Dr. Boris D. Bogen presented his Five Fold
and Full Program to the Supreme Advisory Council. A
prominent leader in the American Jewish community,
Bogen believed that had a major role to play in
preparing future generations for Jewish leadership and
that this aim could best be met through a diverse and
“full” program. His original plan consisted of religious,
educational, social service, athletic and social activities.
While the five folds have
been altered over time,
the organization’s commitment to well-rounded
programming has never
wavered.
1932
1933
1935
First International
Convention in
Canada is held.
Tenth Anniversary
of AZA. 100 AZA
chapters within
North America.
A free, circulating
library is created.
Scholarship Loan
Fund is founded.
Lapidus Memorial
Forest came
into being.
The minimum age
requirement of an
Aleph is lowered to 15.
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