Shabak AZA

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Shabak AZA #2342, also known simply as Shabak was an Aleph Zadik Aleph chapter located in Northbrook, Illinois, where it served the northern suburbs of Chicago. It was a part of the Great Midwest Region #61. The chapter represented the cities of Northbrook, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Arlington Heights, Glenview and Highland Park.

In June 2017, it was mutually decided by the regional staff, advisor and parents that the chapter would cease due to inconsistent chapter board leadership and laziness of its honorary board. Many factors went into the decision, however, leadership and brotherhood broke apart a year prior with many of the blame falling on 3-4 people that took the chapter down with them.

All in all, Shabak won three Invite Convention Championships, was host to several chapter and individual International Awards, including International Advisor of The Year Honors, regional board members and Godolim, and members which entered the IDF after High School.

Contents 1 Advisors 2 Inside Information 2.1 Symbols 2.2 Past Chapter Aleph Godolim 2.3 Honors and Awards 2.4 Past Members 3 Where We Send Our Alumni!

Advisors

Shabak's final Advisor was award winner, Kevin Friduss, who gave his time to interpret BBYO policy and work with elected leadership to guide the chapter. He attended chapter events and was available as a resource and mentor to chapter members.

Inside Information

Symbols

Mr. Clean was the chapter's mascot.

Shabak's chapter colors were blue and black.

Past Chapter Aleph Godolim

Spring 2017: Matthew Shore Fall 2016: Max Shapiro Spring 2016: Max Shapiro Fall 2015: Andrew Grossman Spring 2015: Ari Cohen^ Fall 2014: David Chasanov Spring 2014: Austin Feldman Fall 2013: Dennis Nabrinsky Spring 2013: Daniel Way* Fall 2012: Daniel Way Spring 2012: Eddy Nabrinsky Fall 2011: Daniel Way Spring 2011: Jonathan Osacky Fall 2010: Adam Becker Spring 2010: Sam Grobart^ Fall 2009: Ethan Ritz^ Spring 2009: Evan Gewirtz* Fall 2008: Evan Gewirtz^ Spring 2008: Evan Gewirtz Fall 2007: Evan Gewirtz

• Elected Regional Aleph Godol

^Elected Regional Officer

Honors and Awards

• 2014-2017: N/A (see below)

• 2013

International Tree of Life Recruitment Award - David Chasanov

Advisor of the Year: Michael Schuff

• 2012

Invite Convention 2nd Place
Advisor of the Year: Kevin Friduss

• 2011

Invite Convention 1st Place
International Bronze Shield of David Award - Ethan Ritz

• 2010

Invite Convention 4th Place

• 2009

Invite Convention 6th Place

• 2008

Invite Convention 6th Place 2016 Ari Cohen wins the 'Tree of Life' Recruitment award Ari Cohen wins the "Silver Shield of David' award Max Shapiro wins the 'Tree of Life' Recruitment award 2015 Yehuda Polstein joined Shabak as Chapter Advisor Ari Cohen wins Regional Aleph Shaliach Won 'The Henry Monsky Chapter Excellence Award' Ari Cohen wins the 'Tree of Life' Recruitment award Ari Cohen wins the 'Bronze Shield of David' award 1st Place at Invite Convention 2014 Donated $764 to Susan G. Komen® of Chicago Kevin Friduss wins BBYO's 'International AZA Advisor of the Year 2014' 1st Place at Invite Convention 2013 Donated $676 to Make-A-Wish Foundation Michael Schuff wins Regional AZA Advisor of the Year Daniel Way wins Regional Aleph Godol Daniel Way wins the 'Silver Shield of David' award David Chasanov wins the 'Tree of Life' Recruitment award 2012 Donated $300 to Make-A-Wish Foundation Kevin Friduss wins Regional AZA Advisor of the Year Shabak AZA 2nd Charter 2011 Michael Schuff joined Shabak as Chapter Advisor Jeremy Breit wins Regional Aleph S'gan Ethan Ritz wins the 'Bronze Shield of David' award 1st Place at Invite Convention 2010 Jeremy Breit wins Regional Aleph Mazkir Evan Gewirtz wins Regional Aleph Godol Samuel Grobart wins Regional Aleph Ozer Ethan Ritz wins Regional Aleph Shaliach Kevin Friduss joined Shabak as Chapter Advisor Aaron Robbin wins Regional AZA Advisor of the Year 2009 Shabak AZA Official Charter 2008 Aaron Robbin joined Shabak as Chapter Advisor Michael Anderson joined Shabak as Chapter Advisor Founded on August 1, 2008

Past Members

Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/shabakazaalumni/

Visit https://www.facebook.com/shabakaza2342

Where We Send Our Alumni!

Email KevinFriduss@gmail.com for information.