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.
1930s / As B’nai B’rith Junior Auxiliaries begin to
form around the country, modeled after for young
women, Anita Perlman was elected as Chairwoman of
District .
1940s / The B’nai
B’rith Girls () was officially established in
and the B’nai B’rith Youth
Organization () was
born as the umbrella over
both groups. The B’nai B’rith Youth Commission was
established as ’s governing body.
1950s / Camp B’nai B’rith opened in Starlight,
Pennsylvania in and became home to In1935
1940
Anita Perlman becomes
Chairwoman of District 6.
B’nai B’rith Women forms the
Women’s Supreme Council
and becomes a national
organization. Judge Lenore D.
Underwood votes to establish
a national girls’ program
to be modeled after AZA.
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