Newton native tapped as BBYO’s new director of Jewish enrichment

Newton native Aleeza Adelman has been named the new Director of Jewish Enrichment for BBYO, formerly the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. In her role, Adelman will provide Judaic content to frame movement-wide initiatives, campaigns and ongoing events across the BBYO network.

Adelman comes to BBYO with many years of experience as a Jewish educator. Most recently, she taught at New Orleans Jewish Day School overseeing their Jewish education program. Prior to teaching, she spent four years living in Jerusalem, completing the Pardes Educators Program and Year Program earning a Certificate of Advanced Jewish Studies. She also has a Masters in Jewish Education from Hebrew College.

Adelman will be working from New Orleans.