THROUGH THE DECADES
1920s / The first chapter of was formed in
in Omaha, Nebraska. With guidance from advisor Sam
Beber, was declared an International organization
on May , . As chapters began to form throughout
the United States and in Canada, International Conventions were held and International Officers elected.
In , was adopted by B’nai B’rith International
as its official youth program. Dr. Boris D. Bogen introduced the Five Fold and Full Program in , outlining
the diverse program that would come to define .
1930s / By the th anniversary of the Aleph
Zadik Aleph, over one hundred chapters existed in
North America. The first overseas chapter of was
founded in in Bulgaria and chapters followed
shortly after in England and in what was then Palestine.
The first professional field staff members were hired to
work with chapters around North America.
1940s / During World War II, the Aleph Zadik
Aleph sold more than $ million in war bonds and
committed countless human resources to the war effort.
Over , Alephs in good standing and alumni fought
for the Allies in World War II with approximately
1936
1938
1939
Karmel Chapter
formed in Bulgaria.
This was the
first chapter to
exist outside of
North America.
Chapters installed
in Halifax, Nova
Scotia and Tel
Aviv, Palestine.
The Order raised
$3,091.50 for the Lapidus
Memorial Fund.
The secrecy of rituals and
password was abolished.
AZA was instrumental
in forming National
Conference of Jewish
Youth Groups.
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