BBYO IN THE NEWS

Feb 11 2016

Record number of Jewish teens gather for BBYO International Convention Read more: The Jewish Chronicle - Record number of Jewish teens gather for BBYO International Convention

This year’s theme was “It Starts with Us,” which aimed to send a message that young voices count.

Feb 08 2016

Reunion aims to renew BBYO spark for next generation in New Orleans

Sam Laufer knew from a young age that he would eventually join BBYO. It was practically a given. His father, Jeff, was a member as were his cousin, uncle and grandfather. The old Harry Laufer AZA chapter in New Orleans was named after his great-great uncle.

Feb 08 2016

From the Mouths of Teens: BBYO Participants Say Youth Group is New Skills, Lifelong Friends and a Passion for Jewish Life

From inspiring and challenging to community and leadership, BBYO teens says the organization is providing them with the skills, friendships and Jewish future they didn’t have before and don’t think they could find anywhere else other than within this open-tent organization.

Feb 03 2016

Fall flew by with many exciting events—and spring awaits

With the New Year comes a new term for South Jersey Region BBYO. Our fall term flew by and here we are excited and ready for a fantastic spring.

Jan 28 2016

Dedicated youth leader Jacob Klaven selected Memphis BBYO director

Dedicated youth leader Jacob Klaven selected Memphis BBYO director BBYO Cotton States Region welcomed on January 4 its newest member of the team- Jacob Klaven.

Jan 22 2016

Baltimore Plays Host to Nation's Jewish Teens

Our Jewish future lies with our teens, yet we know today that only a small percentage of post b’nai mitzvah youth are being engaged in Jewish life.

Jan 20 2016

Friendships and connection to Judaism grow at SJR Winter Retreat

South Jersey Region BBYO gathered December 11-13 for our Winter Retreat, a newer tradition for the region that combines our Judaism-focused convention (called Kallah) with the respective Brotherhood and Sisterhood overnight events. 

Jan 17 2016

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. 

Jan 15 2016

Building a Teen Movement to Repair the World – On MLK Weekend and Throughout the Year

The collaboration between BBYO and Repair the World taking place over MLK Weekend illustrates how two organizations are using a movement model to engage teens and change lives.