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Aug 25 2016

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Why We Attend the Summit on Jewish Teens

The entire Jewish community must face the multi-faceted challenge of engaging our youth. Our collective Jewish future depends on it. No single approach, organization, funder or community will succeed if we do not think and act differently than in the past. That’s why we are flying across...

Aug 25 2016

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A Turning Point for Area’s Jewish Community

“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...

Jul 20 2016

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Adults can join BBYO March of the Living

It is something I’d thought about doing for some time, but wasn’t sure such a deep immersion in the Holocaust was right for me. However when presented with the opportunity to join the BBYO North America delegation comprised of 120 Jewish teens and 20 adults, I elected to participate.

Jun 02 2016

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Lasting Inspiration

Andy Gutman was the quiet adult adviser in the corner for a generation of teen boys active in two AZA chapters, yet he left an indelible mark.

May 19 2016

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BBYO mourns the loss of our friend Rob Ruby

It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the passing of BBYO’s dear friend, Rob Ruby. After many months dealing with complications following heart surgery, Rob’s weakened heart succumbed yesterday following a final procedure.

May 11 2016

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West Boca valedictorian cherishes memories of Jewish youth group

My parents are my heroes. They grew up in Brooklyn with nothing and worked their way through college. They graduated from NYU and the Culinary Institute of America, both very prestigious schools. They moved to Florida and now each run their own businesses.

May 11 2016

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Spina bifida just token barrier for Hausman-Weiss

The Emery-Weiner senior has tackled swim lessons, wheelchair races, track and field and, for the past 11 years, wheelchair basketball – all while battling through a debilitating spinal condition.

May 10 2016

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Congratulations Ruthie Perlman Diller Teen Award Recipient Diller Teen Award Recipient Congratulations Ruthie Perlman

“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...

May 06 2016

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Colorado Springs teens love their BBYO chapter

“WE CREATED ‘Bottles of Smiles’ for kids in the hospital by decorating jars and filling them with colorful stickers, crayons and coloring booklets. Then we put positive notes in the jars to cheer up their day,” said Jenny Rubin, 15.