RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
AZA Chapter Constitution
All chapters have constitutions that outline their
operations. While they may vary somewhat, they are
all based on the Constitution of the Grand Order of
the Aleph Zadik Aleph. Chapter constitutions cannot
conflict in any way with the International or regional
constitution, nor with any policies made by the local or
International staff.
Parliamentary Procedure
All meetings are run using parliamentary procedure,
as outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order. Parliamentary
procedure allows every opinion to be heard while moving the meeting along at a steady pace, facilitating an
efficient business meeting.
Social Media
has an established social media presence,
Insider. For the most current news and updates,
follow Insider on Facebook and Twitter.
Password
Our password for admittance into meetings is Ami—
Hebrew for “My People.”
Handshake
Perhaps the most important ritual within is our
handshake. It consists of an ordinary handshake, with the
index finger extended and resting against the pulse of your
brother Aleph. The pressure of the index finger extended
straight forward against the pulse is symbolic of the blood
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