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in  and the acronym  was established as its official new name. Several leaders from the Jewish community, such as key Jewish philanthropists,  alumni, Jewish Federation leadership and ’s International Teen Presidents (the Grand Aleph Godol and International N’siah), formed a new Board of Directors to assume governance over . In ,  launched its international teen travel program, now called  Passport, which featured the historical International Leadership Seminar in Israel (). During this time, International Convention 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 reestablished in the - programming year.  Connect introduces  to pre-high school teens, while promoting Jewish community involvement between the Bar/Bat Mitzvah years and the start of high school. 1948 1949 1955 AZA recognizes State of Israel ahead of independence Silver Anniversary Ceremony for AZA. The organization reaches a 25 year milestone of service to the Jewish Community. International Kallah established at B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp. 20 BBYO established in Australia and Belgium.