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the SOUTHERN ISRAELITE 17 A Review Of The A. Z. A. Atlanta Chapter Completes Successful Year By SIMON WENDER SIMON WENDER President The Atlanta chapter No. 134, Order of A. Z. A. of the B’nai B’rith has completed its first year of service in training the Jewish youth of Atlanta to be come Jewish leaders. In its first year the Atlanta chapter of A. Z. A. has gathered a wealth of experience and publicity through its many outstanding works and accomplishments. In commemorating its first anniversary, Atlanta A. Z. A. can look with pride to the fol lowing achievements: the send ing of a delega tion of basket- ball players, debaters, and an orator to the southern A. Z. A. finals at Mem phis, Tenn.; the fact that two Atlanta debaters represented the South at the international finals at St. Louis; the observance of international A. Z. A. Day and Parents’ Day; participation in two Friday night services at synagogues; taking over the sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 27; the establishment of headquarters at the former Hebrew Orphans’ home; and a series >f successful social events. In addition, many of the Alephs have brought fame to A. Z. A. by their individual distinctions. What is the Order of Aleph Zadik Aleph and what are its purposes? A. Z. A. is a Jewish youth movement dedicated to the mental, moral, and physical development of all desirable Jewish young men between the ages of 16 and 21. It purports t<> strengthen Jewish affiliations, abate race preju dice, and stimulate interest in humanitarian, edu cational, and philanthropic endeavors as its spon soring order, the B’nai B’rith. Starting in 1924 with chapter No. 1 in Omaha, Neb., A. Z. A. today embraces more than 140 hapters throughout this country and Canada with an enrollment of more than 4,000 Jewish youths —a remarkable growth in seven years! District and international tournaments for bas ketball, oratory, and debating; an international NATHAN GERSHON Vice-President HENRY A. ALEXANDER Advisor spring of 1930 in forming the nucleus of such an organization. The Atlanta chapter No. 134 was officially installed by Julius J. Cohn of Chattanooga, second vice-president of the Supreme Advisory Council of A. Z. A., on September 16, 1930, at a banquet given by the B’nai B’rith at the Standard club. Nineteen Alephs were installed as charter members. The instal lation dance, one of the high lights of the social year, was held at the Standard club on October 16. Following the installation the Atlanta chapter really began its growth, quantita tively and quali tatively. A series of lectures and round-table discussions was planned. Among those who have addressed the Alephs in this capacity are Edward M. Kahn, Henry A. Alexander, Rabbi Harry H. Epstein, Samuel Rothberg, Rabbi David Marx, David N. Meyer, and Dr. Beth-Lahmy. Attendance at Friday night services was urged. In December, the Shearith Israel congregation sponsored a special youth program, Harold Hirsch being the principal speaker. Aleph Isadore Kunian- sky spoke briefly for A. Z. A. by explaining its purposes and achievements. Fifth international A. Z. A. Day was commemo rated on December 21 by Atlanta Alephs with the presentation of the Judas Maccabeus second degree by the degree team under the direction of Aleph Paul Goldman. Rabbi David Marx and Henry Alexander, advisor of the chapter, were the prin cipal speakers. The Atlanta chapter No. 134 was well repre sented at the southern district tournament held in Memphis, Tenn., in February of this year.- ^Phe debating team, consisting of Alephs Leonard Green- baum and Nace Cohen, won the southern finals. The subject was “Resolved, that Parochial Schools are necessary for the preservation of Judaism in ssay contest; the observance of an A. Z. A. Day, an A. Z. A. America.’’ Aleph Sidney Parks made an excellent showing in the Parents’ Day, and an A. Z. A. Sabbath; the sponsorship of oratorical contest with his oration “The Jew in World Peace.” distinct cultural activities' the encouragement of social and Atlanta’s basketball team, handicapped by the removal of three athletic events all these varied activities and interests are men on fouls early in the game, went down to a fighting defeat. offered by A Z A Culturallv morally and physically, A. Z. A. The team was composed of Alephs Sam Altman, captain, Ralph is outstanding for‘its work Hillman, Louis Klein, Albert Ungar, and Israel Gold. Realizing Atlanta’s need for such an or ganization, the B’nai r ith chapter in Atlanta appointed a ommittee to organ za an A. Z. A. chap- er * This committee, insisting of Harold * I arcus, chairman, ’^ n ry A. Alexander, Edward M. Kahn, ‘d L. J. Levitas, ueceeded in the RAYMOND HIRSCH Asst. Sgt.-at-Arm* . NACE COHEN Debating LEONARD GREENBA1M Debating ARTHUR GOTTESMAN Publicity JOE BLASS Seeretarjr Alephs Leonard Greenbaum and Paul Goldman represented Atlanta and the South at the inter national debating fi nals held in St. Louis during March. After a splendid debate, they were defeated in the second round. A. Z. A. Sabbath was observed (Please turn to page 44)