Rubin History
Tibor Rubin earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic bravery while fighting in this war.
What is the Korean War?
The traditional Saturday night ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat and start of the new week.
What is Havdalah?
The Midwestern city where the very first AZA chapter was founded in 1924.
What is Omaha, Nebraska?
Long before starring as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, this actor was an active member of Montreal AZA.
Long before starring as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, this actor was an active member of Montreal AZA.
The official international anthem of the Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph, sung proudly at chapter meetings and conventions.
What is "Up You Men"?
Before coming to America and joining the U.S. Army, Tibor Rubin survived this historic tragedy in Europe during WWII.
What is the Holocaust?
The traditional circle where chapter members share energy, and chant cheers together.
What is the Spirit Circle?
The sister organization created for Jewish teenage girls alongside AZA.
What is BBG (B'nai B'rith Girls)?
Before directing hit movies like Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park, this Oscar-winning director belonged to Phoenix AZA.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
The rhythmic, chest-thumping chant where members simulate the physical pulse of the fraternity.
What is the AZA Heartbeat?
Held as a POW for over two years, Rubin saved dozens of his fellow soldiers' lives by secretly sneaking out of camp at night to gather this.
What is food (or medicine)?
The classic brotherhood song sung in a circle that reminds every Aleph that no aleph is ever alone.
What is "No Man Is An Island"?
The 23-year-old Omaha attorney who is celebrated as the primary founder of AZA.
Who is Sam Beber?
Before becoming a billionaire businessman and Mayor of New York City, he was a member of his local Massachusetts AZA chapter.
Who is Michael Bloomberg?
AZA programming is built around 6 "Folds." Name any TWO of them (e.g., Social, Athletics, etc.).
What are any two of: Athletics, Community Service, Education, Judaics, Social, or Health?
Rubin was born in this European country before immigrating to the United States.
Pastzo, Hungary
The secret physical greeting taught to every newly inducted member to symbolize brotherhood.
What is the AZA Handshake?
The major adult Jewish service organization that sponsored and helped expand AZA in its early days.
What is B'nai B'rith?
"Before swimming with the sharks on ABC, this billionaire investor grew up active in Pittsburgh BBYO."
Who is Mark Cuban?
The classic circle dance and cheer frequently sung at BBYO events that translates from Hebrew to "To the Spring."
What is "Al Hamayan"?
After decades of military administrative delays, this U.S. President officially presented Tibor Rubin with the Medal of Honor at the White House in 2005.
Who is George W. Bush?
The seven branches of the official AZA Menorah represent the Seven Cardinal Principles. Name any THREE of them.
What are any three of: Filial Love, Charity, Conduct, Purity, Patriotism, Judaism, or Fraternity?
At the first national convention in 1924, this 20-year-old was elected as the Order's very first Grand Aleph Godol.
Who is Charles Shane?
This former U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Ambassador to the United Nations was an active AZA member in Chicago during his youth.
Who is Arthur Goldberg?
In formal AZA rituals, the secret meaning behind the letters A-Z-A is tied to three Hebrew words. What are they in Hebrew and English?
Ahavah, Tzedakah, and Ahdoot.
Love, Charity, Unity