AZA Blue Book 2014 | Page 8

WELCOME TO AZA Congratulations on joining the world’s largest pluralistic Jewish teen movement! You are now a member of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA). AZA is the male component of BBYO, along with the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) for young women. You are part of an organization that began its service to Jewish teens in 1924 and continues today to the benefit of Jewish communities around the world. Inside Information will serve as a guide and a resource for you throughout your membership in . Its purpose is to familiarize you with : its history, objectives, programs, initiatives and traditions. This manual unlocks what unites every chapter of the Aleph Zadik Aleph worldwide. Your Aleph Moreh will be your guide as you become accustomed to the information contained within. The  Blue Book should serve as a reference and resource throughout your entire time in . The objectives of  were developed to give every young Jewish man a chance to grow and become a better person through participating in a program that teens share in planning. The Seven Cardinal Principles were laid out by our founding members in  to define the ideals of .  is a teen-led, worldwide division of  that provides opportunities for Jewish young men to develop their leadership potential as well as a positive Jewish identity. 6