What is BBYO convention?
THE LARGEST GATHERING OF JEWISH TEEN LEADERS WORLDWIDE.
What is the purpose of BBYO?
BBYO aspires to be a safe and welcoming community where teens develop their own personal Jewish identity. The teen-led programming is fun, with an emphasis on connectivity between young Jews across the globe.
How many members are there in BBYO?
BBYO has more than 25,000 members and over 250,000 alumni, as well as about 800 volunteer advisors. BBYO connects Jewish youth with their cultural Jewish roots. By using modern technologies and offering innovative possibilities, the organization reaches many young people.
How much is BBYO IC?
IC 2022 Standard Package (Thursday – Monday): $1,099 USD We are grateful to BBYO’s generous supporters who made it possible to keep our rate close to IC 2020’s while increasing scholarship opportunities for all delegates.
How would you describe BBYO?
BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.
When was BBYO founded?
1944
BBYO/Founded
April 22, 1944 The National Order of BBG meets in Chicago and officially establishes BBYO as an international organization.
Who runs BBYO?
Molly DillonCo-Author, Yes She Can and fmr. Obama Administration Policy Advisor
Matt GrossmanChief Executive Officer, BBYOShoshan BloomGlobal Chair of Limmud and Founder of LivLuvTaylor LustigSr. Manager, External and Government Affairs at PepsiCo; fmr. Obama Administration Policy AdvisorMarc SapersteinVice Chairman, BBYO Board of Directors
BBYO/Executives
Where is BBYO located?
As part of this partnership, many BBYO programs take place at The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, located at 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street. For teens, JCC Manhattan also offers fitness classes, art workshops, culinary experiences, and community service opportunities.
What does B’nai B Rith mean in Hebrew?
Sons of the Covenant
B’nai B’rith, (Hebrew: “Sons of the Covenant”), oldest and largest Jewish service organization in the world, with men’s lodges, women’s chapters, and youth chapters in countries all over the world.
Who started BBG in BBYO?
1945. The First National Convention of the B’nai B’rith Girls is called to order by Anita Perlman. The Menorah is adopted as the official BBG symbol. Twenty delegates are present who represent all seven districts.
How many regions are in BBYO?
With over 700 chapters located throughout the world, there’s a home for you in BBYO.
What is the biggest BBYO region?
BBYO’s Nassau Suffolk Region (NSR) is home to some of the most exciting, intelligent, and hard working Jewish teens in the entire world. Located on Long Island, New York, the region may be geographically small, but makes up one of the largest membership bases in the entire BBYO International Order.