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There are some pretty incredible Alephs and BBGs out there. From starting nonprofits to getting elected as Student Body President to singing like Adele—see what your friends have going on outside of BBYO.

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The Impact of Separates in AZA

This article highlights how AZA separates can help you find yourself and connect with others across your chapter, region, and the grand order.

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Leo Gotlib Winter Park, Florida, United States
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How BBYO Helped Me Build a Top-Ranked App

My BBYO journey helped me turn an idea I had at a convention into a real app that ranked #4 in the U.S.

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Austin Frankel Rye Brook, New York, United States
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How Hudson Valley Gizborim Trained Chapter Counterparts to Fundraise with Confidence and Impact

Hudson Valley Region’s Regional Gizborim and 7th International Gizborim take on chapter fundraising.

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International Gizborim AZA & BBG
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RMR’s Newest ISF Incentive: Chapter Change Competitions

Check out how Rocky Mountain Region is raising funds for the International Service Fund (ISF) to support global change, one coin at a time!

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Rosa Lawrence Denver, Colorado, United States
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Top 10 Ways to Make Your J-Serve Amazing

Here’s how to elevate your J-Serve Programs!

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Hannah Lipman Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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BBYO Germany: From Zero to International Hero

BBYO Germany has transformed from a small, passionate group into a key player in the international BBYO community. Highlighting key milestones and personal reflections, the piece showcases the growth, leadership, and future of this dynamic movement.

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Lea Mordkovich Berlin, Germany
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BBYO IC Shuk: A Celebration of Spirit, Style, and Community

Discover IC 2025 Shuk catalog. A vibrant marketplace where merch meets community spirit, offering everything from hoodies and accessories to basketball jerseys, celebrating creativity, unity, and BBYO pride.

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International Gizborim AZA & BBG
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IC You Reaching Limitless Horizons

As we get ready for you all to come to Denver, here’s some of the information to get you ready and excited for the greatest International Convention yet!

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International S'ganim AZA & BBG
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How Nassau Suffolk and Colombia are Shaping ISF Success

Nassau Suffolk and Colombia set inspiring examples of creativity and collaboration in their efforts to raise funds and awareness for the International Service Fund.

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International Gizborim AZA & BBG
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A Hanukkah Bingo Night That Sparked Joy—and Raised $1,000 for the ISF!

William S. Malev BBG #1866 and Stephen S. Wise BBG #2040 from Lonestar Region #73 showcase the impact of chapter fundraising and their dedication to supporting the International Service Fund.

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International Gizborim AZA & BBG
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Sh’lichim Midterm Report

A deep dive into all the incredible achievements of the Sh’lichim Network so far and their priorities for the rest of the year.

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International Sh’lichim AZA & BBG
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Celebrating Morim Wins and Driving Future Success

Six months in, and our journey is just beginning! Looking back at our first six months and setting goals for the next six.

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International Morim AZA & BBG
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The Impact of Jewish Names: How My Hebrew Name Connects Me to My Roots

BBGs and AZAs around the order were asked to highlight what their Hebrew name means and how it impacts them daily.

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Sophie Leidner Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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The BBYO Store of Your Dreams: IC Shuk

Learn how to design, sell, and profit from BBYO merch at IC Shuk while supporting your community and the International Service Fund.

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International Gizborim AZA & BBG
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How to Handle Being Asked About College During the Holiday Season

Everyone in your life asking about college and you’re overwhelmed by it?

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Brenna Halper District of Columbia, United States
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An Interview with a Star

My experience interviewing Noa Tishby.

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Brandon Sorkin Houston, Texas, United States
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A Beginners Guide to RC!

This post will cover everything you need to know for a successful RC!

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Hailey Winston Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Giving BBYO Day 2024: Your Complete Guide

Have you been getting texts about becoming an ambassador for Giving BBYO Day? Or have you been asked to donate to someone’s page? Well, here is the full rundown on what to do and why you should do it!

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Sadie Klipper New York City, New York, United States
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October 7th Commemoration

How monumenting a tragedy can turn into a newfound hope.

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Zach Miller San Antonio, Texas, United States
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BBYO and My Birthday Project: A Journey of Leadership and Global Impact

Help me raise $10,000 for "My Birthday Project" to ensure that 400 at-risk and immigrant children at Yemin Orde in Israel can celebrate their birthdays and feel loved and valued.

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Lindsay Greenwald Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Celebrating #MorimWins: The Start of our Journey as the International Morim

Will and Abby share the exciting beginning of their term as International Morim, highlighting Will's incredible summer experience at International Kallah, their efforts to expand CLTC, and the strengthening of the Chapter Founders Cohort within the International Leadership Network.

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International Morim AZA & BBG
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Kicking Off a New Era: The 7th International Gizborim's Journey Begins

Joaco and Alex share the exciting start of their term as the 7th International Gizborim, highlighting team-building in Washington, DC, the importance of the ISF, and the inspiring work being done across BBYO communities worldwide.

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International Gizborim AZA & BBG
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Sitting Down with Olivia Goldschmidt

An interview with @oligolds and a deep dive into the fight against antisemitism.

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Gal Rubel Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Happy 100th Birthday, BBYO!
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International Presidents The International Order
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Top 10 Reasons to Participate in J-Serve

Why should you sign up for your community’s J-Serve initiative?

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J-Serve 2024 Coordinators Baltimore, Maryland, United States & Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States
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Israeli Elders in the Current Climate

Taking care of our loved ones throughout this difficult time.

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Simon Kaminer New York City, New York, United States
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The Return to BBYO: Alumni Perspective on IC

How do alumni feel being able to return to BBYO for the centennial IC

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Shira Preis Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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What It’s Like to Come to International Convention For The First Time

A look into what IC looks like for a freshman/for the first time.

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Lexi Herbst Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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My experience at the Chocolate Kingdom

A Day at the Chocolate Kingdom

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Ryan Melder Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
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Islands of Adventure: Harry Potter

BBYO’s centennial celebration has just begun and the Universal trip is right around the corner. Here’s the inside scoop on all things Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

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Sarah Colton Long Island, New York, USA
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The Countdown to IC 2024 is Almost Over!
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International S'ganim AZA & BBG
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Behind the scenes: Talent Committee: My Steering Journey

Learn what steering an IC as a part of the talent committee is all about.

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Ryan Melder Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
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FAQs for Late Night Food at IC 2024

With IC almost almost a week away, here’s the inside scoop on late night food orders for IC 2024 Orlando!

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Sarah Colton Long Island, New York, USA
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IC 2024 Essentials

Get hype for IC with this essentials list!

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Brenna Halper District of Columbia, United States
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IC 2024 Stand Up Drive: How Can You Help?

As Jewish teens, we have so much to be grateful for, so why not give back?

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Zara Sebolsky Long Island, New York, United States
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IC 101

Everything you need to know about International Convention 2024!

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Sydney Shankman New York, New York, United States
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Breaking ILN Clubs News

Introducing the newest ILN clubs.

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Mihaela Grigorova Sofia, Bulgaria
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Deni Avdija's Unbreakable Bond with Israel: A Heartfelt Moment in Atlanta

Deni Avdija, the rising Israeli basketball star, has not only made a name for himself in the NBA but also demonstrated unwavering support for his homeland during times of crisis, using his platform to advocate for peace and make a positive impact during a period of conflict.

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Evan Drazin Dallas, Texas, United States
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Giving BBYO Day: Everything You Need to Know

This article will inform you on everything you need to know about Giving BBYO Day!!

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Ella Marks Northbrook, Illinois, United States
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Global Shabbat is Coming Soon

Global Shabbat is coming soon! In this article, we are going to talk about Global Shabbat and how to get ready for it!

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Ariella Ayenesazan Suwanee, Georgia, United States
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True Colors

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, learn how you can deal with either friends or family who have different opinions than you.

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Chloe Beal Rye Brook, New York, United States
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CLTC: From Zero Expectations to Infinite Gratitude

12 days, 2 flights, 6 hours in the airport, 48 new friends, 2,458 photos, and countless memories later, I wouldn’t change a thing.

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Lucy Laves Austin, Texas, United States
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“Life Moment”: An Analysis

A deeper look into the common phrase used among Alephs and BBGs.

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Shayna Finore Glassboro, New Jersey, United States
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Taking Action: Saving Stars

How my friends and I advocated for Israel.

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Justin Ferstein Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
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Kfar Hamaccabiah Efforts in Israel
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AZA & BBG Movement Updates
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An Interview with an Israeli Teen
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Daniel Bendavid Miami, Florida, United States
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Five of the Best BBYO Experiences

Highlights and opportunities that I believe complete the full BBYO experience.

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Kayla Hertzberg Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Why I’m Proud to be a Jewish Girl

My experience on being a Jewish girl dealing with hate and how you can grow from it.

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Quinn Willett Milford, Connecticut, United States
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The Strength Is Within Ourselves

Standing with Israel In Challenging Times.

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Mihaela Grigorova Sofia, Bulgaria
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It Doesn't Matter Where We Are

The importance of what we can do behind a screen.

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Gal Rubel Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness During a Crisis Like This

Now more than ever checking up on yourself and your friends is so important.

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Brenna Halper District of Columbia, United States
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How To Help Israel and Jews Around the World During This Trying Time

What we can do as AZA BBG to support Israel and Jews right now.

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Madi Brand Bellmore, New York, United States
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What It’s Like to be Jewish During a Difficult Time

My thoughts on the current situation in Israel, along with some sources.

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Juliet Reiff Commack, New York, USA
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Maccabi Tzair's Incredible Volunteer Work Across
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AZA & BBG Movement Updates
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What Can We Do?

Resources for the BBYO community to educate themselves and take action.

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Liv Kronenfeld Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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How are BBYO Members Taking Action to Help Israel?

BBYO members across the organization have been showing their support for Israel in various ways; read along to see how others are helping and how you can, too!

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Jenna Barr Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
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How one of the Largest Regions in the Order is Getting Involved

Read about how one of BBYO’s largest regions, NSR (Nassau Suffolk Region), is reaching out to help the Israeli people.

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Sophie Mink Woodbury, New York, USA
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Dealing with Fake News and Hamas Supporters During These Frightening Times: A Call To Action For Social Media Literacy

Learn how to navigate pro-hamas sentiments and fake news online amidst the Israel Hamas conflict.

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Noa Sussan Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, United States
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What is Hamas and Why is it Taking Over my Life?

The reality of what’s happening to our people.

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Sadie Freifeld Merrick, New York, United States
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Attack on Israel: Organizations to Support and What We Can Do From Afar
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Abby Thaler Freehold, New Jersey, United States
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Ending Summer With a Bang: Looking Back at BBYO Summer 2023

Summer just wrapped up and members are sharing their reflections.

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Heather Feuerstein Potomac, Maryland, United States
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The Impact of the 99th/79th Inaugural Address

What I took away from the beginning of August Execs 2023.

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Lily Weinstock Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Going Back To Our Roots: August Execs 2023
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Jeremy Iskowitz Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
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Ethiopian-Israeli Teens Participate in BBYO Passport Trip

Avital, Salem, and Lipaz took part in a BBYO Passport trip within their homeland of Israel, exploring the country alongside teens from Dallas, Texas.

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Ethiopian National Project Interns Tel Aviv, Israel
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Empowering Teens to Repair the World

100+ Teens Who Care is engaging teens in philanthropy and enhancing the well-being of marginalized members of our communities.

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Lily Messing Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Bridging Divides Between Language Learners

Empowering English Learners: Discover the Journey of MiSendero, a student-run nonprofit fostering integration and leadership in schools through innovative language programs.

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Romy Greenwald Santa Barbara, California, USA
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Hudson Valley Region Adds Mekasheret To Regional Board

Hudson Valley Region adds Mekasheret to regional board.

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Emma Gornstein Ardsley, New York, USA
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Join the ILN!

Every year in June, BBYO’s International Leadership Network (ILN) applications open. As we closely approach June, let's take a look at what the ILN offers!

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Ariella Ayenesazan Suwanee, Georgia, United States
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The First Musical: How Oklahoma! Created Modern Theatre

The Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic helped popularize musical theatre as we now know it.

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Dina Shlufman Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
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Styling for Taylor Swift Concerts

Trying to find an outfit, an album to look perfect and comfortable for the concert here are some choices.

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Rebecca Perlman Glen Head, New York, United States
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Inside Steering PWR’s Surfs Up Spring Convention

With just a week until PWR enjoys a Spring Convention full of siblinghood, sun, and smiles, take a look into the logistics of how this amazing weekend all happened.

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Leah Berger Calabasas, California, United States
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A Round of Applause for Advisors!!

There are so many ways to appreciate your advisors for Advisor Appreciation Month -here are just a few!!

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Rose Gallatin West Bloomfield, MI, USA
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Public Speaking and Performance: TED-Ed Edition

The LGLA TED-Ed Student Talks Allowed Teens to Tell Us What’s Important to Them

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Dina Shlufman Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
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All Aboard the Dallas Bus Tour!

Check out the Dallas Bus Tour Sightseeing track!

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Maya Stone New York, New York, United States
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See you In Orlando!!

It’s never too early to start thinking about IC 2024!

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Maya Stone New York, New York, United States
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Dallas Sightseeing Food Tour

Food tour during IC for sightseeing

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Sarah Colton Long Island, New York, USA
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Havdalah: Honoring The Past And Improving The Future

A look at the magic of Havdalah and the importance of repairing the world

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Kylie Stuart Clarksville, MD, United States
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LEADs Plenary Overview: Speak Up and Speak Now

Here is an Overview of LEADS Plenary that took place on Friday Morning at IC 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

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Ben Goldstein Marlboro, New Jersey, United States
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The Best of IC 2023 Shuk

Here are some of the great merchandise options for sale this year at IC to support chapters, regions, and the International Service Fund (ISF).

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Rachel Wolf Cleveland, OH, United States
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Paper, Printing, Press: LEADs Day

The Sit Down at the Writers Table LEADs day unlocked our newfound love of writing…and paper.

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Dina Shlufman Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
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The Countdown to IC 2023 is Almost Over!
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International S'ganim AZA & BBG
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What to Expect with Late Night Food

An interview with Justin Butner about the Late Night Food partnership with Domino’s Pizza at IC.

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Sarah Colton Long Island, New York, USA
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How to Prepare for Your First IC!

IC is exciting, but the preparation can be overwhelming. Here’s what you can do to prepare :).

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Harper Cohen Denver, Colorado, United States
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First Time at International Convention? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

International Convention can be super overwhelming your first year, but with a few tips and tricks, you’ll be prepared for the best weekend of the year.

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Samantha Przybisiki Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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Plus, they are Kosher!

All about the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Cookie Rally on December 10th, 2022.

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Ariella Ayenesazan Suwanee, Georgia, United States
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IC Spirit Week, Get Ready!

Have you been counting down the days until IC? If your answer is yes, your Experience Admins feel the same way, and are ready to keep the IC spirit going with the official IC spirit guide!

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Ariana Erlich Denver, Colorado, United States
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What Should I Bring to IC?

Wondering what you should bring to IC?

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Leehee Brauner Gainesville, Florida, United States
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2023 Must Reads!

In need of a good book? Or want to start reading and want to know where to start? This list is for you!Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: This book is amazing! It centers around a popular Hollywood actress, Evelyn Hugo, and all about her life story. It is very fun to read, and has a HUGE plot twist! Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Interested in music? You should read Daisy Jones and the Six! In this story, you learn about a band that becomes very popular, and all the ups and downs they face. It is a super entertaining read and is being turned into a TV show in March 2023! It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover: This story follows Lily Bloom, a girl who recently moved to Boston, and ready to start her new life. Through the book, you see how Lily evolves, and deals with a very impactful account. This book is so good, you won’t be able to put it down! All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin: Emily Giffin tells a very impactful story about an event that happens, and three different perspectives about it. The book highlights difficult topics, and shows how multiple people can change a story. The ending is very emotional, and definitely a book to add to your read list! Paper Towns by John Green: A story of adventure, romance, and mystery, Paper Towns is a book that keeps readers on their toes! It shows the dynamic between Margo, the most popular girl at school, and Quentin, a socially awkward boy who lives across the street from Margo. After one crazy night together, Margo disappears and leaves clues for Quentin to find her. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat! Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid: It is August of 1983, and super Nina Riva is getting ready to throw her annual end of summer party. This book shows how in 24 hours, a LOT can happen. Malibu Rising is a super fun read, and shows how the different Riva kids can change in one day. Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon: Like to read books about academic rivals? This story is for you! Rowan and Neil have been rivals, but after they are forced to team up, things change for them. This is a super cute book with a sweet ending!

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Ella Young Michigan, United States
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IC Must Haves

Your top must haves to remember for IC 2023!

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Abby Bluestein Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Looking for a Summer Trip? Here’s Why ILSI is for YOU.

My experience on ILSI and in Israel was unmatchable, and I want you to get the experience I had.

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Samantha Przybisiki Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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On Fridays We Fall In Love With Leads Day

Attending IC? Learn about one of the amazing ways you can shape International Convention.

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Gal Rubel Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Sigd: A Holiday By Ethiopian-Jews And For All Jews

Learn about a little-known Jewish holiday celebrated by Ethiopian Jews and its importance.

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Lauren Frank Olney, Maryland, United States
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Top Ten Things You Should do to Become More Involved in BBYO

Want to become a more active member in BBYO? Do at least one of these things

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Summer Amram Commack, New York, United States
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Kimberly Wolf - Dream Achievement

All about Kimberly Wolf’s speech at Strong Women Fellowship and Jewish Women's Fund of Atlanta program on November 6th, 2022.

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Ariella Ayenesazan Suwanee, Georgia, United States
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Jewish Student Union Presidents Conference 2022

All about the JSU President’s Conference 2022!

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Ariella Ayenesazan Suwanee, Georgia, United States
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An Unknown Holocaust Museum

The history of the only Holocaust Museum located within a Public School, at The Bronx High School of Science.

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Sydney Shankman New York, New York, United States
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An Inside Scoop to a Michigan Exclusive

An overview on a Michigan exclusive program series empowering Jewish teens to engage in entrepreneurship.

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Rose Gallatin West Bloomfield, MI, USA
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2022 US Midterm Elections Fact Sheet

The 2022 US Midterm elections are coming up in less than one month, and here is everything you need to know!

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Luiz Gandelman Miami, Florida, United States
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From Thwarted to Thriving

The story of how a chapter was revived at the 11th hour.

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Jared Miller Big Apple Region
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Looking Forward to the Year Ahead

Levi & Avi look forward to a year ahead as we exit the pandemic and at what our future holds.

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Levi Fox & Avi Gorodetski International Teen Presidents
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Beyond BBYO: Finding Their Place Through Song

These Northwestern University students keep in touch with their Jewish identities post-high school by singing in a Jewish acapella group, ShireiNU.

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Jess Daninhirsch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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President Zelensky: A Hero with a Unique Past

Ukrainian President Zelensky has been in the spotlight recently. Here's a look at his most notable achievements.

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Dina Shlufman Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
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BBYO Hungary and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

BBYO Hungary teens, advisors, and staff are taking action to help during the crisis in Ukraine

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Linda Verő Bán Budapest, Hungary
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An Interview With the Incoming Grand Aleph Godol

Read through a Q&A with our newly elected 98th Grand Aleph Godol, Levi Fox.

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Sarah Eisenberg East Meadow, New York, United States
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New Member Program Idea

Looking for some new member program ideas? You have come to the right place! This article features new member program ideas that I have come up with or seen in our network.

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Ava Caiati Port Washington, New York, United States
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Planning Failures: Serendipity

Our last activity went better than planned. See how we went from a "meaningful experience" to a really meaningful experience.

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Ivan Stern Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Super Sightseeing at IC

Read all about Baltimore and DC-area sightseeing at IC and our delegates' experience!

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Ella Young Michigan, United States
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The Power of Connection: AZA, BBG & BBYO Separates Experiences

Friday night, teens had the opportunity to participate in one of the six AZA, BBG & BBYO Separates Experiences that enhanced each teen’s connection to our Movement through an engaging and meaningful program.

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Jordan Levy Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Being a Senior at IC

As a senior, BBYO has so many great moments, one of them being getting to experience IC for the final time.

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Marc Goldstein Reston, Virginia, United States
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Our Global BLUEPrint: An Adventure at the National Aquarium

Take a look at a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Aquarium during IC 2022 LEADS Day!

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Heather Kletzky Denver, Colorado, United States
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Black Swan Situations: Pre-IC Summits

The annual Pre-IC Summit gave us a chance to dive more deeply into topics of growth and exploration.

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Camila Vainer Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Gratitude with Gina Hamadey

A conversation about gratitude with author Gina Hamadey.

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Ruthie Zeidman Portland, Oregon, United States
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From a Shofar Editor: The Implication of “My Dearest, Angelica”

All Hamilton fans have heard Take a Break, but what is the importance of the comma in between ‘my dearest,’ and ‘Angelica?’

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Heather Kletzky Denver, Colorado, United States
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Reviving Rhode Island AZA

Bringing the Aleph Experience Back to the Smallest State

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Jack Elice Rehoboth, Massachusetts, United States
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A Crash Course to IC Headliner: Surfaces

Everything you need to know to have a blast during Surfaces’ set at the IC Concert this February!

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Sophie Neuwirth Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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From Extreme Poverty to Oxford

Esteban Cichello Hubner’s journey from living in extreme poverty to being a professor at the University of Oxford.

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Dafne Epelbaum Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Behind the Scenes of In-Person Conventions

Conventions are back to in-person after almost 2 years of virtual and hybrid events, and the experience behind the scenes is more fun than ever!

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Leah Stein Maple, Ontario, Canada
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Argentina’s Antisemitic Events on Halloween

This year, Argentina saw horrifying Antisemitic events occur on Halloween night.

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Gal Rubel Buenos Aires, Argentina
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An Annual Tradition: Masada and New Frontier’s Havdallahween

Take a trip into this wonderful sibling-chapter tradition, which combines the spiritual moments of Havdallah and Jewish traditions with the Halloween spirit.

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Sarah Eisenberg East Meadow, New York, United States
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10 Amazing Things About Delta’s Fall Regional Convention

Read along to hear about 10 aspects to look forward to for Delta Region’s first in-person convention since 2019!

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Alex Agranov Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Catching Up With BBYO Alumna Rebecca Bloch

See what some of our alumni have been up to since they graduated from BBYO!

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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Senior Celebration: Class of 2021 Spotlight

Warning - WILL make you feel nostalgic and inspired!

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Hannah Alper Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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An Interview with Singer, Musician, and Songland Contestant Dan Burke

Supporting musician Dan Burke has started releasing his own music through his band twentylove, here is a closer look at his career and what the future holds.

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Opal Cohen Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Standing UP For Upstanders, The Teen Led COVID-19 Response Task Force

Learn more about COVID-19, ways to prevent COVID-19 spread, and how YOU can get involved!

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Standing Up For Upstanders Task Force AZA & BBG
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Convention Weekend Highlights

Check out some highlights from conventions this past weekend

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AZA & BBG Movement Updates
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Staying in the Tent

Parshat Shemini contains the rules of the Tabernacle, and Aaron and his sons' duty to stay in the tent for the first seven days. This past year we have been faced with "staying in the tent," and it is up to us to stay committed and do what is asked from us so that we can look forward to more normalcy.

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BBYO Weekly Parsha AZA & BBG
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Standing UP For Upstanders Update

Learn more about COVID-19, ways to prevent COVID - 19 spread, and how YOU can get involved!

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Standing Up For Upstanders Task Force AZA & BBG
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Life After BBYO: An Alumni Q&A Part 1

Six BBYO alumni took a trip down memory lane to see how their lives have changed since their time in BBYO, and how their BBYO experiences shaped the people they have become. Here's the first interview!

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Jess Daninhirsch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Life After BBYO: An Alumni Q&A Part 2

The series of alumni interviews continues here with part 2, featuring a family of alumni!

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Jess Daninhirsch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Life After BBYO: An Alumni Q&A Part 4

The fourth and final part of the alumni interview series!

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Jess Daninhirsch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Life After BBYO: An Alumni Q&A Part 3

Part 3 of the alumni interview series, featuring Orly Einhorn from ONR!

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Jess Daninhirsch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Standing UP for Up-standers, the Teen Led COVID-19 Response Task Force

Learn more about COVID-19, ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and how YOU can get involved!

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Standing Up For Upstanders Task Force AZA & BBG
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An Interview With L’Chaim OG

Hear a L'Chaim OG, a Jewish rapper’s journey as a recording artist and through Judaism.

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Madison Harr Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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A Critical Flaw in Today’s Leadership Training

How a board training event taught me about what advice teens want to listen to.

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Jamie McManmon Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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Interview with Abbie Johnson: BBG IC 2021 Coordinator

Get a look behind the scenes at planning BBYO's largest virtual convention of all time!

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Jenna Bloom Olney, Maryland, United States
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BBYO: Argentina's New Chapter

2020 has been an atypical and challenging year, but it has not been an impediment for BBYO Argentina to keep growing and expanding.

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Solana Wainstein Buenos Aires, Argentina
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An Interview with Ilana Rubenstein

I conducted an interview to talk about IC this year versus the IC experience from last year. 

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Hilary Gottlieb Livingston, New Jersey, United States
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Three Chapters. One 70s Paint Night.

During IC, three chapters in Big Apple region came together for a local experience where to paint together and listen to 70s music. 

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Rachel Wolk Flushing, New York, United States
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BBYO South Africa: From the Ground Up

BBYO South Africa started in July 2020, and this is the story of our journey!

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Lior Kolman Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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A Virtual Interview with Jared Goldsmith

I got to chat with this Broadway performer at a LEADS Day session!

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Julia Daitz New York City, New York, United States
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Remembering the 17

Remembering the 17 lives taken way too soon, on February 14th, three years ago.

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Ilana Rubenstein North Caldwell, New Jersey, United States
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A Day in the Life of an IC Delegate

What my Friday looks like at IC 2021!

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Hilary Gottlieb Livingston, New Jersey, United States
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A Hateful Hanukkah: Where Do We Go From Here?

Every night of Hanukkah this year the world saw an antisemitic attack. So, how can we try to change it from here?

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Luisa David Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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TED Event from LGLA

My experience as being a part of the Leven Global Leadership Academy cohort and delivering a TED talk at IC 2020.

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Lauren Frankal London, England
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Meet Pete Davidson

A brief introduction to Pete Davidson, one of our featured guests at IC!

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Ori Gal Palo Alto, California, United States
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The Fight Against Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism is seeing a rapid increase across the globe, and here’s what you can do to help.

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Abigail Lev Plainview, New York, United States
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MITs, Will you Go to BBYO With Me?

See how my heart and home, Ohavim BBG from Eastern: North Carolina Council, achieved a huge membership milestone with creative MIT asks!

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Anna Warshaw Pineville, North Carolina, United States
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A BBG’s Journey in Graphic Design

How An Interest I Never Thought I Had Turned Out To Be A Huge Hobby.

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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Judaism and the Climate Crisis

A podcast about how the Hulu documentary, “I Am Greta,” connects to the Jewish call to climate justice.

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Claudia Sachs Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Northern Regions East's COVID-19 Holiday Plans

How is COVID-19 Affecting NRE member’s future holiday plans?

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Ivy Seligman Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Taking a Visit To a Local Georgia Dog Shelter Featured By Mr. Beast

Find out how the worldwide pandemic was a ‘blessing in disguise’ for Furkids animal shelter.

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Lihee Freeman Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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In-Person vs. Online Programing

COVID-19 has been super hard on everyone, and with the cases being high in some areas and low in others, programming is split between online and in-person.

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Shayna Kotler North Potomac, Maryland, United States
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Adapting With the Times to Put Together a Show

How my school put on a play while following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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Benji Lookatch Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Group of Gen-Z TikTokers Fight for Change

Hear from Aidan Kohn-Murphy, the co-founder of TikTokforBiden (now Gen-Z for Change) about the founding of the group, civic engagement, antisemitism, and more.

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Jenna Bloom Olney, Maryland, United States
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The Experience of Starting a Chapter: Interview with Opal Cohen

What’s it like to start a chapter? Here’s a little bit about Opal’s amazing experience with starting Am Echad BBYO #5062.

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Marnie Bloom Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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An Advisor’s Outlook On Advising During COVID-19

Jackie Gabler, advisor of Sagiv BBYO in Big Apple, shares her take on what being an advisor means to her during the pandemic.

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Rachel Wolk Flushing, New York, United States
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GJHRR’s Virtual Kallah

An in-depth look at GJHRR’s upcoming virtual Kallah convention.

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Ilana Rubenstein North Caldwell, New Jersey, United States
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Mountain Region Radio: BBYO’s First Ever Regional Podcast

All the best stories built by and created for BBYO Mountain Region.

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Sam Fabricant Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Parshat Ki Teitzei

This Parsha shows us the ancient roots and importance of true equality for true justice

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BBYO Weekly Parsha AZA & BBG
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The Cost of Living: Then and Now

How has life changed since the last century? Here is what you need to know.

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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A Must Read: The Best BBYO Advice You Will Ever Read

From a new Lifetime Member of AZA.

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Hannah Alper Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Parshat Shemini

Learn more about this week's Torah portion!

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BBYO Weekly Parsha AZA & BBG
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Interviewing Northern Region East: DC Council Presidents

Bella Rosner interviewed Becky Kauff, DC Council N’siah, and Eric Blackman, DC Council Godol on their experience as Council Presidents.

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Bella Rosner Potomac, Maryland, United States
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A Viewpoint on Distance Learning

My opinion on why I find distance learning challenging.

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Benji Lookatch Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Online School, Coronavirus, and Quarantine

With all that is going on in today’s world, I wanted to see what homeschooling looked like in my region, in the US, and around the Order.

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Jessica Budin Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Beauty of a B’nai Brith Girl: 1210’s Inspiring 6-Fold Program

To end off the term, CSGAY BBG #1210 held an inspiring 6-fold program about confidence and self-love.

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Tess Rittenberg Denver, Colorado, United States
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Meet NTO’s 36th Regional Board!

Presenting to the order, the 36th Regional Board of North Texas Oklahoma #74!

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Lily Shane Dallas, Texas, United States
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From Rural Living to Capitol Hill: My Experience at Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

I will never forget February 4th as the day that made my purpose come clear and my future aspirations boundless

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Ivy Seligman Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
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BBYO Celebrates: A Concert to Remember

IC wraps up with an unforgettable concert and dance

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Ashley Faber Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Sightseeing Art: Past and Present

A look at my day at the Kimbell Art Museum and the Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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Experiencing Texas Two-Step

We spent a fun day engaging in Texan culture

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Maya Elden Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Learning to be the Host with the Most

A look inside this hospitality-themed LEADS Lab

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Stevie Shapiro Commack, New York, USA
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A Reception Honoring Our Wonderful Host Community

An inspiring reception celebrated the Dallas community just before the official launch of IC

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AZA & BBG Movement Updates
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Exploring Israel through an Alternative to Politics

The history of Israel through fashion: then and now at the Explore Israel Summit

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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Reflecting on the Sports Leadership Summit

For my last IC, I wanted to get the full experience, and found that doing a Summit Track was the best way to make it happen!

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Jessica Budin Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Wisconsin's MENtal Health Awareness Program

On November 17th, Wisconsin Region AZA held a community-wide event to tackle the stigma against mental health.

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Josh Elkin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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The Future Begins Here: GCR’s LTI from a Coordinator’s Perspective

Reflecting on my first convention that I attended two years ago, only this time I coordinated it!

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Jessica Budin Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Bringing Israeli Education and Advocacy to my Community

StandWithUs High School Intern, Andrew Goldberg, educates his community about Israel’s global presence.

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Andrew Goldberg Stamford, Connecticut, United States
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The Jewish Community Center in Izmir Has Finally Opened Its Doors

A new JCC means the world to us, here’s why.

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Alp Cen Izmir, Turkey
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Michigan Region Begins Preparing for the Regional Convention

Chapter members begin to prepare for their unique Regional Convention, two months prior to the convention.

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Sarah Goldman West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
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My Experience Starting a Region and a Chapter at the Same Time

Building an international BBYO region is one of the most stressful albeit, rewarding experiences.

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Joel Kaplan Melbourne, Australia
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Nom Period in Dallas

Here is a look at my experience while I was a nom for Fannie Sablosky BBG.

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Seth Kassanoff Dallas, Texas, United States
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Beaus and Sweethearts Across the Order

Ever wondered about how other regions elect and use their Beaus and Sweethearts? Well, find out about how NTO, St. Lewis Council, and Mountain Region do this unique BBYO tradition!

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Steven Mendelsohn Dallas, Texas, United States
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Michigan Region’s Schmooze and Self-Defense Class

Michigan Region gathered for a brunch with a discussion about healthy relationships followed by a self-defense class led by experts.

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Estee Moss Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
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Meet the Hungarian IC Delegation

An introduction to our members attending IC in February!

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Gabor Fekete Budapest, Hungary
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BBGs Dominate the Court in Their First-Ever Basketball Tournament

For the first time in KIO history, BBGs AND AZAs played in their own basketball tournaments showing that BBGs can play basketball, too.

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Jenna Shaps Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Interviewing With the CSR Presidents

I spoke with Ella Belvin and Ben Sklar, the presidents of CSR, about BBYO, what it’s like to be Godol/N’siah, and more!

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Ashley Faber Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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A Different Type of Fundraiser

Beyond your conventional fundraiser! Here's how we created a unique and fun experience that also raised money for the ISF.

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Adina Ichilov San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Mishpocha Fall Fest: Axe-Throwing and Fun!

This year’s Fall Fest Mishpocha AZA took it to the next level by heading to Full Throttle.

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Chase Young Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Arayot, the New Teen Club of Kharkiv, Ukraine

Learn more about communities in AJT! This is the Arayot teen club in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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Irina Kozak Khrakiv, Ukraine
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Meet the Moldavian Teen Club: Haverim

Learn more about the Moldavian teen club - HAVERIM, which is a member of BBYO and the AJT Network.

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Anya Kurocichina Moldova, Chisinau
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Texoma

NTO and Lonestar came together for the first time since splitting into two regions!

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Seth Kassanoff Dallas, Texas, United States
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KIO Spirit Convention 2019

With a Nickelodeon themed weekend, new surprises, and overall excitement, KIO made their kickoff convention one for the books.

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Jenna Shaps Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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GCR’s Fall-tastic Fall Fest

Gold Coast Region recently had their costume-themed Fall Fest at SWAY Nightclub!

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Jessica Budin Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

The girls of Emunah BBG #156 get together to celebrate the start of Autumn with a pumpkin painting event!

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Eliza Faigin West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
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Reaching New Heights In Mountain Region

A lot has happened in Mountain Region in the past few months, read all about it!

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Heather Saxe Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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CSR Revamps New Member Weekend

CSR implemented a new strategy to show new members a great time at their first convention!

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Ashley Faber Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Carnival Lights and Future Sights: CVR’s Fall Kickoff

Catch up on CVR’s thrilling Fall Kickoff!

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Andrew Goldberg Stamford, Connecticut, United States
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Meet the Interns

Get to know some of the Interns who work with us at BBYO HQ!

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AZA & BBG Movement Updates
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IC In Dallas Is Bigger and Better Than Ever Before

Taking a look at why Dallas is ready and excited to host BBYO's biggest moment yet!

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Benjamin Cook Dallas, Texas, United States
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Mexico On the Move

After returning from International Convention, BBYO México wants to make big changes in their home community.

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Rafael Amkie Mexico City, Mexico
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The Men Who Made Marlcrest: Elijah Borenstein

This is the pilot article of a series chronicling the impact of one membership class on an AZA chapter and its Alephs.

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Nadav Warszawski Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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AJT Urban

Learn about Ray Ogbonna and his project with AJT Urban.

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Marilla Goydenko Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
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Meet Mountain Region's 72nd Regional Boards

Say hello to Mountain's newest AZA and BBG Boards! 72 has never looked so good.

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Heather Saxe Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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SJR Presents – Planning a Successful Fundraiser!

SJR Presents, our new talent show fundraiser, raised over $2,000 from community partners, and you can do this too!

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Julia Rothman Voorhees, New Jersey
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Designing a Sweatshirt Took the International Order by Storm

Get a glimpse into the process of designing and making the record-breaking sweatshirt that made 3000 dollars at IC 2019.

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Caden Sime Atlanta, Georgia
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Zikaron BaSalon in Israel

Take a look at how Maccabi Tzair engaged in Zikaron BaSalon programs to remember the Holocaust and host survivors.

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Maccabi Tzair Israel
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Lake Ontario Region’s Annual Lock-In

What do an all nighter, globalization and laser tag have in common? The answer is Lock-In.

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Hannah Alper Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Clip & Climp with BBYO Montreal

Take a look at some of BBYO Montreal's highlights from their Clip & Climb Program!

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Jake Stendel Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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The Key to Making J-Serve a Success

Looking to get more out of your #JServe2019? Learn how to increase your membership, widen the variety of service projects, and positively impact your community.

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Dylan Brown and Sydney Ovadia Toronto, Ontario
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Programming with AJT

A quick look into how AJT creates meaningful Jewish programs.

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Marilla Goydenko Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
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AJT Leadership

How teens taking advantage of leadership opportunities in AJT!

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Ulyana Malafeeva Zaporizhia, Ukraine
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BBYO Mexico: Come So Far with Memories to Last a Lifetime

Our community has seen immense growth since attending IC 2018.

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Simon Hanono Mexico City, Mexico
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Singing Against Hate

BBYO Austria participated in the Jew Factor for the first time as an official delegation in Vienna.

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Lara Gilkarov Vienna, Austria
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Two Months in Two Minutes

Take a look at the awesome events, meetings, and programs Helene Gorbena BBG #1938 had over the last two months!

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Heather Saxe Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Ultimate Interview with the International Presidents

An awesome interview with the International Presidents when they visited London and BBYO UKI.

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Talia Knoble Gershon London, United Kingdom
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NTO Looks Towards the Future

A recap of North Texas Oklahoma’s Regional Convention, containing special speakers, regional elections, and a live performer!

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Eli Berk Dallas, Texas, United States
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Michigan’s Regional Convention

A look into Michigan Region’s one-of-a-kind Spirit Convention

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Yakirah Mitchel Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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From BBYO to the Big Screen

Randy and Jason Sklar, twins and comedians from St. Louis, began their comedy adventure in BBYO, not having a clue where it would take them.

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Ethan Fine St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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D.C. Council Reaches New Heights on Giving Tuesday

How Alephs and BBGs from D.C. Council managed to fundraise $40,000 in just a few, short days.

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Tess Mendelson Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
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The International Convention J-Lab

A new interactive experience at IC lets people truly get in touch with their Judaism.

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Emily Leyfer Sunnyvale, California, United States
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International Convention’s BBG Lounge

The place for BBGs to be at IC!

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Abigail Kraden Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Spirit Award Winners

See who won this year's Max F. Baer Spirit Gavel and Anita Perlman Spirit Cup.

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Aaron Kirkpatrick Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Sightseeing In Denver: University of Colorado Boulder & University of Denver

Highlights from academic sightseeing in Denver.

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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Self Defense in the #MeToo Movement

A look into this relevant Chapter Showcase program.

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Yakirah Mitchel Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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BBG Showcase Turns Negative Words into a Positive Lesson

This Chapter Showcase explored the impact words can have on people.

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Farrah Fuld New York, New York, United States
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BBYO Honors: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Our Order

The new week started off strong with a plenary dedicated to the power of our Movement.

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Emily Leyfer Sunnyvale, California, United States
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How Can We Create Peace Between Jews and Arabs?

Check out what made this Limmud session so special!

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Ian Roundtree St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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BBYO Leadership Lab: Find Power in Your Words

This program featured speakers who have achieved success across all different fields of communication and the written word.

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Noah Vermes Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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Highlights from the IC 2019 LEADS Day Plenary

An inside scoop on the latest speakers at IC 2019.

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Perri Schwartz Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
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Introducing the Brand Marketing Summit

For the first time ever, IC attendees could choose Brand Marketing as their Pre-IC Summit and learn all about this crucial field.

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Aaron Kirkpatrick Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Insights from the Membership Growth Summit

Dive deeper into what teens learned about during their Membership focused Pre-summit.

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Tess Mendelson Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
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IC 2019 Spirituality and Mindfulness Summit

An inside scoop on the Spirituality and Mindfulness Summit.

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Yakirah Mitchel Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Maccabi Tzair’s Annual Torch Races

The youth movement, Maccabi Tzair, has an annual tradition commemorating the torch races that began taking place in Israel 74 years ago.

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Noam Duzy Nes Ziona, Israel
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What a Little Kindness Can Do

Here’s a simple way this region is building a culture of positivity, happiness, and appreciation.

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Emily Leyfer Sunnyvale, California, United States
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Muffins for You

Spice up your dinner table with this recipe!

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Brooke Levitt Orlando, Florida, United States
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How Mountain Region Is Moving Mountains

Take a look at the amazing things Mountain Region #47 is doing! From programs to conventions—you won’t be disappointed!

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Heather Saxe Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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London Fall Fest

BBYO United Kindom & Ireland hosted an epic Fall Fest filled with games and fun.

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Talia Knoble Gershon London, United Kingdom
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BBG Embraces the Importance of American Politics

Youth engagement in politics is extremely important—especially today. I connected with Bebe Schafer to get her thoughts on why it's important.

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Jeremy Hasson Rockville, Maryland, United States
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I Can’t Hear You!

Jewish Academy Award Winning actress, Marlee Matlin, fosters a paradigm shift for deafness to be recognized as a positive trait and not a deficit.

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Lilly Sitver Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Gold Coast Region Hits 1,000 Members featuring Sean Kingston

Never too many, never too strong. Congrats on this huge win for the Florida Jewish community!

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Amanda Baritz Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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Exploring Israel with AIPAC

Fana Schoen and many other BBYO members from across the country ventured to Washington, DC for the Schusterman Advocacy Institute AIPAC High School Summit.

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Fana Schoen Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Growth of HVR and Madhim AZA

Hudson Valley Region BBYO and Madhim AZA have made valuable strides in membership, programming, and new-member involvement within the past year; here’s what they’ve accomplished so far!

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Trey Leuchter Westchester, New York, United States
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A True Alien Invasion

For the first time in our history, Gold Coast Region has hit 1,000 members and we could not be more excited for what's to come.

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Amanda Baritz Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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Getting the Shot

I had the opportunity to photography the Danny Rumph Classic basketball game at Lasalle University in Philadelphia.

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Brian Mermelstein Philadephia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Future Leaders of Michigan Region

Take a look at the soon-to-be leaders and members of BBYO Michigan Region.

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Sarah Goldman West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
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Falafel for Florence

Central Region West came together to contribute to Hurricane Florence relief, one bite at a time.

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Caroline Kramer San Francisco, California, United States
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Living the Double Life: Balancing BBYO with the Gridiron

NTO’s Michael Balis shines as an active member of his Jewish community as well as a starter on his high school football team.

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Eli Berk Dallas, Texas, United States
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Diagnosed and Still Fighting for the Cure

Katie Robbins is a Gamechanger that has worked for over twenty years to fight breast cancer in others, but her life took a turn when she least expected it. Here's her story.

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Maya Elden Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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What's Happening In the Mile High City?

Click here to learn more about some of the coolest spots in our International Convention host city, Denver.

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Jenny Katz Plano, Texas, United States
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Big Year for Big Apple

Big Apple Region is breaking records like never before.

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Farrah Fuld New York, New York, United States