B NAI B'RITH WHO WE ARE: B'nai B'rith has just completed the most massive transformation in its 154-year history. With new program directions, members in 56 countries; and new regional offices in 18 key communities in the United States; B'nai B'rith is poised to be the premier Jewish organization for the 21st century.. > Jewish Academy. The basic orientation can be described as traditional egalitari- an — that is, all students will be trained for competence in traditional Jewish liturgy and ritual and participa- tion will be equal for all. Yet we know that these goals can be expressed in different ways. As such, we C' expect to provide alternative minyanim for students who desire, for example, a mechitzah, or for those who prefer a cre- ative service. The administration will welcome diversity of expression so long as the basic unity of the student body can be maintained. The most immediate challenge for the Jewish Academy is the hiring of a headmaster. The candidate we seek will possess depth of both general and Judaic knowledge and will be adept at educa- tional administration. He or she will be a role model of academic accomplish- ment, personal integrity and commit- ment to an observant Jewish lifestyle. We are open to candidates from all the movements who can identify with and promote the values of the Jewish Academy. Preferably, the administration will be in place by this summer so that the school will have a full year of orga- nization, recruitment and development prior to opening. The greatest challenge, of course, is to attract students for the school. Our first students will always have the special status of being chalutzim — true pio- neers of their own community and models of general and Jewish accom- plishment. We have many dreams for them — that they be mentshen, that they form their own diverse and com- mitted community and that the school they create with us will become a sacred center of Torah learning and observance. The students will need much help from us, their parents, teachers and fans. Our commitment to excellence will not C. come cheaply, and yet we as a commu- nity must strive to make this experience affordable for all teens. The Federation has already made a major commitment to see this project to fruition; more substantial donors will need to step forward to make the Jewish Academy available for all. The foundation of this new school is a very ambitious project, the type which ": can energize and strengthen our entire community. It is a dream which I pray will soon become as real as desks, bright eyes and lively discussion. "May the words of Torah be sweet in our mouths and in the mouths of our children, so that we may all become knowers of Your Name and learners of Your Torah for its own sake." ❑ ome to Build a Better Worl performing community service in you re seniors turn for affordable housing for single I s Ales ewish life allege ca ses eens B' .Fri th ng a • Throu orld: O ut e venue wh ewish concern WE ar e passionate advocates of freedom and democra WE are the leaders in the battle for human rights WE are the union with Israel, keeping our historic covenant strong WE nai B'rith embers are All Ages, All Levels of Observan and Women, Married and Single. WE ARE PEOPLE LIKE LIK YOU! ere is a place for you in B'nai B'rith- ^ whether you are interested in community service, seeking involvement in political action or just feeling a need to reaffirm your Jewish identity. As a member of B'nai I3'rith you become part of an international organization with local community roots. As a member you will experience the satisfaction of making your community and the world a better place for yourself and your family. rwe a;474,, , and more...We invite you to- .̀.-;:hwre the vision—Participate in the dream, Great Lakes Region 31600 W.13 Mile Rd., Suite 120, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Phone: (248) 855-8580 Fax: (248) 855-8761 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I am/we are of the Jewish faith and pledge b support the high ideals and purposes of B`nai B'rith. Please Print MEMBERSHIP DUES CATEGORY: NEW MEMBER NAME BIRTHDATE• ❑ INconcuAL $75.00 OccupATioN/FiRm OFFICE PHONE ( ) WANG ADDRESS STATE 7IP HOME PHONE ( ) ❑ IN ADDITION TO BEING A GENERAL. 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Send this application with your dues payment to: B'nai h Membership Service Center 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20036-3278 For further information call or write: 1-888-388-4BBI(4224) fax: (202) 857-6609/1099 E-mail: members@bnaibrith.org 4/3 1998 31