Largest Teen Gathering of the Year Inspires Jewish Youth and Adults to Do Great Things
"As enormous changes unfold around us and throughout the world, BBYO's leadership, both teen and adult, realize that the future of the Jewish community is brighter when we all come together," said Matthew Grossman, BBYO Chief Executive Officer. "With 2,400 teens joining together at IC 2016, this event truly offers a unique opportunity for them to see how the BBYO local experience translates into being part of something bigger than themselves - the global Jewish people."
Global Leaders Gather in Baltimore to Inspire Jewish Teens to Change the World
More than 4,000 teen leaders, educators, professionals and philanthropists from across the world will gather in Baltimore this February 11-15 to hear from distinguished change makers and to take part in the unique experience of breaking a Guinness World Record by joining together for the largest Shabbat dinner ever at BBYO International Convention (IC) 2016.
Hundreds of Holocaust Survivors to Celebrate Shabbat with Jewish Teens Worldwide
More than 500 communities worldwide will come together for BBYO’s Global Shabbat, themed A Shabbat to Remember, this November 6-7, just days before the 77th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
BBYO Teen Leaders Re-Commit to Gender Inclusivity
On Friday, August 14, 2015, the Executive Leaders of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and the B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG), the high school leadership fraternity and sorority of BBYO, passed a motion to ensure BBYO continues to be fully gender inclusive and pluralistic.
BBYO Welcomes New Director of Jewish Enrichment
BBYO is delighted to announce the hire of a new Director of Jewish Enrichment (DJE), Aleeza Adelman of New Orleans, LA, originally from Newton, MA.
Shabbat to Remember Launches 50th Anniversary Kallah Jewbilee
This summer, BBYO’s International Kallah is celebrating its 50th Anniversary: 50 years of fostering Jewish education and identity, building experiences in a safe and fun environment where teens develop a personal connection to Judaism.