The twentieth annual convention of Young Judaea, the national Jewish youth organization will be held in Long Branch N. J. from June 20 to 24, according to an announcement made by Samuel J. Borowsky. Executive Chairman of Young Judaea. Celebrations will simultaneously be held by Young Judaea clubs throughout the country on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Jewish youth organization.
Representatives throughout the country will attend the convention.
Besides the club leaders which hitherto attended the conventions of Young Judaea, a special session of representatives of the senior clubs, who will thus take a direct part in formulating the program of future Young Judaea activities, will be held.
One of the features of the convention will be the finals of the national Oratorical Contest which is being sponsored by former Congressman William W. Coben. The winners in the various regional contests will be brought to the convention by Young Judaea. First second and third prizes will be awarded by a group of judges consisting of prominent Jewish leaders. Other matters that will be taken up at the convention are the Palestine Boy Scout Fund, the various contests sponsored by Young Judaea as part of its educational program, and the publications.
Prominent educators are now being consulted in the formulation of an educational program to be presented for action to the leaders of Young Judaea at Long Branch.
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