PRESS RELEASES

Feb 15, 2019

BBYO Receives Historic $25 Million Pledge to Support Women’s Leadership and Empowerment

Chicago philanthropists make largest commitment in BBYO’s history and one of the largest single commitments to a youth-serving organization in modern history

Feb 12, 2019

“Our Turn”: Thousands of Teens Gather for a Transformative Moment to Declare Their Value as Partners in Society

BBYO hosts International Convention (IC) 2019, the largest and most epic celebration of teen culture and leadership in the world

Dec 19, 2018

Thousands of Jewish Teens Across More than 20 Countries Worldwide Shine Light to Unite Communities in Celebration of the Largest “Global Shabbat” Experience to Date

From across the United States, to Canada, throughout Europe and South America, hundreds of local BBYO chapters and communities across 20+ countries participated in BBYO’s Global Shabbat 2018.

Jul 17, 2018

BBYO’S EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH IN CANADA OVER PAST TWELVE MONTHS HERALDS RENAISSANCE OF JEWISH TEEN LIFE ACROSS THE COUNTRY

On the heels of an exceptional year of “firsts”, BBYO is proudly celebrating its growth in membership and successful teen programming in Canada during the 2017–2018 school year.

May 16, 2018

BBYO Expands Presence in Vancouver, Launching New Partnerships and Programs in Thriving Jewish Community

BBYO is announcing plans to significantly expand its year-round AZA and BBG programs in the greater Vancouver area.

Feb 26, 2018

BBYO Names Michael A. Leven, Chairman and CEO of the Georgia Aquarium as Alumnus of the Year

BBYO is proud to announce Michael A. Leven as the recipient of the distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. A native of the Dorchester/Mattapan area of Boston and alumnus of BBYO New England Region, Leven received the award while addressing more than 3,000 Jewish teens at BBYO International Convention (IC) in Orlando, Florida on February 15, 2018.