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Oct 01 2015

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New England teens join almost 2,000 on BBYO summer experiences

This summer, 68 New England teens joined nearly 2,000 of their peers at BBYO Summer Experiences.

Sep 02 2015

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SJR kicks off the year after an amazing summer

Summer in BBYO is always accompanied by life changing experiences and great trips for members all over the world. Teens in South Jersey Region are no exception.

Aug 19 2015

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BBYO bonds teens around world

This summer, 24 Phoenix teens joined nearly 2,000 of their peers at BBYO Summer Experiences.

Jul 21 2015

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Building a youth-driven opportunity movement

In late June, three Opportunity Leaders and I had the chance to address 300 high school students who are taking part in BBYO’s summer camp session for their most engaged leaders. BBYO is a youth movement that connects more than 50,000 Jewish teens from across the country and the world. 

Feb 26 2015

The Jewish Voice

‘A modern camp with an old soul’ celebrates its bar mitzvah

Camp JORI is celebrating its bar mitzvah this summer. It’s hard to believe that Rhode Island’s only Jewish overnight camp has been at the Worden’s Pond location in Wakefield for 13 years already.

Nov 06 2014

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Learning to Lead

Little did I know that in Mukwonago, Wisc., 739 miles away from my home, I would learn valuable life lessons and make some of the best friends I have today. This past summer, I was able to attend a Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC), which is one of the many summer programs that BBYO...

Aug 11 2014

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Finding a New Homeland

When someone asks me where I live, I immediately respond, “Scarsdale, New York.” One month ago, if someone had asked me where my home was, the answer would have been the same. Now I hesitate when asked this question. What does this person mean by “home?” Is home where my...

Aug 08 2014

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Finding My Homeland

A frequent traveler to Israel discovered something new on this summer’s BBYO trip.

Aug 06 2014

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Leadership Training Conference helps build skills, create friendships

Chapter Leadership Training Conference, more commonly know as CLTC, is a BBYO summer program aimed at teaching teens leadership skills to bring back to their home communities. It’s the best BBYO experience I’ve had yet, but let’s rewind.