What is JLGB? What is JLGB? JLGB stands for Jewish Lads’ and
Girls’ Brigade, an organization that was formed to help young
Jewish people get settled in the UK. The JLGB is considered the
oldest youth organization for Jewish people in the UK. The JLGB
started out as an all-male organization back in 1895. The
original name was JLB or Jewish Lads’ Brigade. It was only in
1963 when a group for girls was created and this was aptly named
as the Jewish Girl’s brigade. Both organizations were formed to
help Jewish immigrants to the UK have something to do or help
with their chances of leading independent and productive lives.
Aside from basic social involvement activities, poor Jewish
children were taught with personal development programs and
skills which they may use to find a job. The activities offered
by the brigade also help the young Jewish girls and boys in
terms of their transition from young children to adults. By
1974, the boys and girls group were merged to become the JLGB. A
major part of the JLGB is to