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“The
extent to which you participate
in
the activities of the AZA
will
be the measure of your reward.”
-
Sam Beber
My
Brother Alephs,
This fraternity was created for young Jewish men, like
yourselves, who had no place to go, no one to turn to, no
shoulder to lean on. We are privileged to have such a place to
go, something to turn to, a shoulder to lean on. This is our
fraternity, to make of it what we choose. To program fully,
follow the 7 Cardinal Principles, and give back to the
community in the way they have given to us. A special place,
where so many Alephs have come to and gone past, and times to
remember for the rest of their lives. Our goal is to keep this
fraternity alive for future members, and uphold the values
that we have been handed down to us.
Great
programming, amazing Alephs, and good times for all are what
we strive to create, as a chapter body. To involve each Aleph,
giving everyone something to call their favourite, something
for which we come out for. But who is to know what “floats
your boat,” “drives your strive,” “pushes your
bush,” if you don’t make it known? We, as the chapter
board, when preparing the monthly calendar, try to create a
month where there’s something for everyone. Whether you like
athletics, Judaism, socializing, (c’mon Shafran, what are
the other folds?), we want to pack in as much as we can for as
many people as we can.
But in order to do this, we need to know what “humps
your stump” and gets you going. This fraternity is here for
you. Tell us what you want to see slutted in to the
programming month, and we will work our magic to keep you
satisfied. This chapter is here for us, and we need to see it
grow and come to enjoy old age. And it can only do this with
your help. You, the Alephs, are the chapter. As it is written
in Inside Information,
“It is every [Aleph’s] right and responsibility to suggest
and plan activities… The best way to enjoy AZA is to get
involved.” Get involved, make a difference, have your voice
heard, give your opinion. This is what it comes down to.
Having fun with a bunch of crazy Jewish guys (which some may
refer to as Purim). Just like this month, there’s something
for everyone.
We have our annual LTI newspaper writing program
(it’s tradition) coming up on the 7th, headed up
by the big head himself. He’s your mazkir, he’s my mazkir,
he’s Zachary “Speedo®” Antflick. (Just tell me, why
would someone steal a Speedo®?) From the man who brought you
our first ever monthly newspaper, comes another dazzling
display of computer design, incessant rambling, and more of
the good stuff you know as junk, we will delight the masses
with a brand spankit new LTI newspaper (batteries not
included).
Boy, do we have some Judaism for you! Kristallnacht,
“The Night of Broken Glass” is a time when we commemorate
that horrible night when Jewish shops and businesses were
ransacked and destroyed, books burned, and numerous other
atrocities against our people. We will come together on
Thursday November 8th at 7:30 pm at the JCC for a
stirring ceremony, and recently released movie on the
Holocaust.
And then we
move to pay tribute to the Canadian soldiers, and the man
after whom our chapter was named. Menachem Mandel Bloomfield
fought bravely as a Jewish young man, almost as old as you and
I, for freedom, not to be restricted or oppressed. And for
him, and for those soldiers who fought alongside him, we will
gather at the Jewish Cemetery on November 11th at
10:30am, (wear your jerseys).
Once again, another tradition has befallen us.
Parker’s Card Night Mania Madness Extravaganza will once
again be a night for all you little kent sniffers to enjoy.
Make sure you have a partner that will be coming to the
program, as to ensure that we have an even number of players,
and no one is left out L
(oh! cool face!) But what would November be without a smidgen
of community service? You and I both know that we can always
use a little C.S., if you know what I mean. Mitzvah Day (what
a perfect way to describe it), will be the service of all
services (except Minyan Marathon), where we (yes, the Alephs
of Mandel Bloomfield) will save the city of Edmonton from
starvation and Canadian winter temperatures! I shiver as I
write…
Now, just before we hit the wall of the Yellowhead Inn,
and dive straight into an action packed weekend of fun fun
fun, we figured we’d through out the proverbial curve ball
of FLOOR HOCKEY and good times for the whole family.
Loving
Those
gIrls is by far one of the best conventions of the year.
Chill, chill, and more chill, in those mysteriously funny
smelling rooms of the Yellowhead Inn, where Saturday Night’s
Alright. With all the bull(sheet) you can handle from the
coordinators, this Laughing Till Insane
will be a sure fire success.
And as the month comes to a close, we will be glad to
see that there is a silver lining, something to be learned in
every situation, whether it be school, basketball practice, or
even in the bathroom, our chaplain, Brian “Mr. Ass” Parker
will be demonstrating the best way to get things done, case
closed, cut and dry (this should be interesting…)
Oh but there is too much to tell you about in such
little time. I fear I may have to cut it short, for it is too
long, and still growing. And I know that it won’t stop till
it gets enough, and I have finally come to the climax or the
conclusion (maybe resolution). Oh, I’m getting quite ahead
of myself. (Pause)
Anywell, check the nearest calendar, prepared by yours
truly, Gregory Broyde, for all the programming details of this
chilly-willy November, and maybe come out and give it a try.
I think Sam
Beber knew what he was talking about when he said, “The
extent to which you participate in the activities of the AZA
will be the measure of your reward.” Do give it a try, and help make this year your year, (because it’s
already Kyle’s). Give it your heart and soul, and make this
chapter something to call your own.
Fraternally
submitted with undying love for
Britney
Spears, slaves, slaves for me, slaves for you,
jerseys
for me, jerseys for you, and everyone too,
the
all too amazing crests, chests, and even better, no ghetto
mesh,
our’dvarks,
your dvarks, and the ones who come out,
enjoy
this chapter, and give it all they’ve got
Jeremy H. Pertman
Chapter
Aleph Godol 2001-2002
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