BBYO IN THE NEWS

Dec 07 2016

South Jersey Region extends a welcome to teens of all abilities

South Jersey Region BBYO is a special place. We are a close-knit community of Jewish teens inclusive to all regardless of backgrounds and abilities.

Nov 25 2016

Teens plunge into politics at JTEN's 'Decision 2016'

More than 40 Central Florida teens, 16 educators and youth directors, and five Jewish community leaders gathered at Congregation of Reform Judaism on election eve for "Decision 2016: Your Voice, Your Vote, Making a Difference."

Nov 24 2016

Adath Israel hosts “Voice Your Vote”

Adath Israel Congregation hosted an initiative on Tuesday, November 8, to get Jewish teens together from all groups and areas of the city to watch the election results, have meaningful political discussions and spend time with one another.

Nov 22 2016

BBYO teens celebrate the spirit of giving

One weekend earlier this month, 250 BBYO teens from the group’s Connecticut Region gathered at the Sheraton Hotel at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks for their Fall Convention.

Nov 21 2016

3rd Annual Mitzvah Day shows off Tidewater Jewish community’s can-do attitude

Participants at the Tidewater Jewish community’s 3rd Annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, Oct. 30 demonstrated the benefits of a can-do attitude, working together to strengthen Jewish identity and improve life for those less fortunate.

Nov 15 2016

BBYO hosts 'Voice Your Vote' parties

B'nai B'rith Youth Organization chapters in South Florida hosted two "Voice Your Vote" election night parties on Nov. 8 to emphasize the importance of being "game changers," as BBYO teens call themselves, who are teens who are committed to community service.

Nov 10 2016

BBYO election night program gets thumbs up

BBYO hosted students at Solon High School on the evening of Nov. 8 to discuss the election and hear from speaker Jackie Cruz, a Dominican-American actress best known for her role on “Orange is the New Black,” on pursuing their goals.

Nov 10 2016

Program gives voice to those who can’t vote

For the 130 Jewish children gathered at Dave & Busters, a restaurant and entertainment center located in Homestead, the chance to observe televised results of the presidential election among their peers amounted to an endorsement of a democratic process they hope to join in the near future.

Nov 09 2016

Teens gather to watch Clinton-Trump debate and glimpse the future

The final Presidential Debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump was on TV and over 40 teens were gathered at the Katz JCC to watch.