Press Releases

Mar 30, 2012

BBYO Sponors Private Premiere Screenings of Hollywood's BULLY Documentary

Committed to respect and inclusion of all, BBYO is proud to sponsor screenings of “BULLY,” a feature-length documentary that depicts “a year in the life” of North America’s bullying crisis. BBYO is the exclusive partner in bringing the "BULLY" movie to Jewish teen audiences, and has partnered with Keshet, NFTY and Repair the World along with more than a dozen organizations across the country to ensure the screenings reach the largest number of Jewish teens possible.

Mar 28, 2012

BBYO Celebrates A Defining Decade; Be Part of BBYO’s Digital Archive Time Capsule

The spring of 2002 marked the start of a defining decade for BBYO as it became independent of its parent organization of almost 80 years, B’nai B’rith International. We’ve been proud over the past decade to lead a thriving independent organization that today reaches over 35,000 teens annually throughout the world. To celebrate this ten year anniversary, teens, parents, advisors and alumni can own a part of BBYO’s history by submitting pictures, quotes, messages and names into a digital Time Capsule marking the years 2002 to 2012, BBYO’s first decade as an independent organization. This Time Capsule will serve as the inaugural volume of BBYO’s official online archive that will be compiled by members and friends in the years to come.

Nov 30, 2011

Thousands of Jewish Teens from Around the World Celebrate Shabbat Together

Nov 7, 2011

Jim Joseph Foundation Invests in BBYO's Platform for Jewish Educators

Upon the launch of a new strategic plan for BBYO, Inc., the largest pluralistic Jewish teen movement, the Jim Joseph Foundation of San Francisco announced that it will grant $1.9 million over three years to fund three new Jewish enrichment positions for the organization that currently reaches more than 31,000 teens annually. This partnership will enable BBYO to deepen the Jewish experiential learning offered to its teen-led community and prepare Jewish teens for a lifetime of Jewish involvement.

Oct 19, 2011

BBYO Panim Institute Named One of North America’s Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits by Slingshot Guide

According to Slingshot, Panim was selected for this list because “after last year’s merger (2009) with the powerful BBYO, the BBYO Panim Institute is in a unique position to engage a generation of Jewish teens with community service opportunities focused on social change and rooted in Jewish values.”

Sep 20, 2011

BBYO Unveils New Brand As Launch of Five-Year Strategic Plan

After a year of extensive research with teens, parents, alumni, and supporters, BBYO will debut a new brand identity on September 20 as part of a recently launched five-year strategic plan. The new brand captures the diverse, pluralistic spirit of the BBYO movement while capturing the wide range of compelling experiences that the organization offers the Jewish teen audience. It also provides definition around core communities and offerings including BBYO FAN (BBYO’s friends and alumni network), the BBYO Panim Institute (service and advocacy) and BBYO Passport (travel). A new offering, BBYO Connect offers Bar/Bat Mitzvah age teens a fun, experiential gateway into a teen-focused Jewish community. At BBYO’s core remains AZA and BBG, the 88 year-old chapter leadership experiences that exist in more than 100 communities throughout the world, touching the lives of 250,000 alumni.

Sep 13, 2011

BBYO Supports Aid for Holocaust Survivors

At the 2011 AZA and BBG August Executives Conference, a motion was passed by the BBYO International Executives Body to support Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) regarding their recent collaborative bipartisan legislative bill, `Holocaust Survivors Assistance Act of 2011', to support aid for Holocaust survivors living in the United States.

Sep 6, 2011

Action Alert: Help Free Alan Gross

The BBYO International Executives Body passed a motion to encourage the U.S. government to intensify diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Alan Gross from Cuba.

Jul 15, 2011

Teens Travel to Washington, DC, to Take on Human Rights and Genocide

On Sunday, June 26, 61 teens from across the United States, Canada and Bulgaria will come together in Washington, DC, for a unique summit called "Human Rights and Genocide Summit " (HRGS) focused on exploring the Jewish values related to standing up for groups in need. The HRGS, sponsored by the PANIM Institute of BBYO, asks participants to answer the following questions: What is Genocide? Where are Human Rights being challenged? What's the Jewish response to genocide?

Jun 3, 2011

BBYO Alumna Speaks to 10,000 Israel Activists at AIPAC Policy Conference

Jun 1, 2011

BBYO Impact Study Highlights Lasting Effects of BBYO Experience

BBYO's recently released Impact Study takes a look at the impact of participation in the short, medium and long term. Overall, BBYO is having a remarkably positive impact. The BBYO experience results in young adults who are more inclined to have Jewish friends, believe that being Jewish plays an important role in their lives, hold leadership roles in their community and are committed to having Jewish families.

May 17, 2011

PANIM Institute of BBYO Introduces New Leadership Program from Middle School Teens

Apr 18, 2011

Thousands of Jewish Teens Participate in J-Serve 2011

Mar 2, 2011

HUNDREDS OF TEEN LEADERS GATHERED IN LOS ANGELES TO BUILD MOVEMENT COMMITTED TO THE JEWISH FUTURE AND MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

Mar 1, 2011

March is Advisor Appreciation Month

Each year BBYO strives to offer tens of thousands of Jewish teens character building and leadership development experiences that will enrich lives, create meaningful friendships, and instill the confidence one needs to succeed in life. Central to creating these experiences are hundreds of chapter advisors, constantly striving to share with your children some of life’s key lessons. In an effort to recognize these individuals and show our appreciation, BBYO is proud to dedicate the month of March as a time to honor our chapter advisors.

Feb 28, 2011

BBYO Announces Alumni of the Year

BBYO is proud to announce its 2011 Alumni of the Year awards to Abigail Porth and Steven Windmueller!

Feb 2, 2011

Hundreds of Teen Leaders Gather in LA for 2011 International Convention

Los Angeles, Calif. will host more than 750 Jewish teen leaders from more than 11 countries on February 17 – 21 for BBYO’s 85th Annual International Convention (IC). For the past eight decades, this convention serves to unite the rising leaders of AZA and BBG to set the course for the coming year, determine strategies for strengthening BBYO as a youth-led movement and connect teens to the worldwide Jewish community.

Dec 8, 2010

BBYO Statement on Fires in Northern Israel

Due to extreme drought and fueled by strong winds, the worst wildfire in the Israel's history originated in the Carmel Forest and raged across Israel's northern communities to the edges of Haifa, the country's third largest city. More than 40 Israelis were killed in the fires, including a 16-year-old volunteer from the JDC's AMEN Volunteer Service Corps, a BBYO partner agency. Buildings were burned, homes were destroyed and thousands of families were displaced.