PRESS RELEASES

Sep 06, 2016

BBYO Launches $90 Million Campaign with $30 Million of Support

BBYO is pleased to announce it has received an unprecedented $28.8 million in support from two long-time funders toward its newly launched $90 million five-year “This Moment in Time” campaign. The campaign will enable BBYO to double its annual growth rate, with the goal of having 27,000 members annually by the end of the 2022 school year. 

Feb 16, 2016

Largest Teen Gathering of the Year Inspires Jewish Youth and Adults to Do Great Things

“As enormous changes unfold around us and throughout the world, BBYO’s leadership, both teen and adult, realize that the future of the Jewish community is brighter when we all come together,” said Matthew Grossman, BBYO Chief Executive Officer. “With 2,400 teens joining together at IC 2016, this event truly offers a unique opportunity for them to see how the BBYO...

Jan 28, 2016

global leaders gather in baltimore to inspire jewish teens to change the world

More than 4,000 teen leaders, educators, professionals and philanthropists from across the world will gather in Baltimore this February 11-15 to hear from distinguished change makers and to take part in the unique experience of breaking a Guinness World Record by joining together for the largest Shabbat dinner ever at BBYO International Convention (IC) 2016.

Nov 04, 2015

Hundreds of Holocaust Survivors to Celebrate Shabbat with Jewish Teens Worldwide

Hundreds of Holocaust Survivors to Celebrate Shabbat with Jewish Teens Worldwide. November 6-7: Events in 500+ Communities Across 15 Countries

Aug 17, 2015

BBYO Teen Leaders Re-Commit to Gender Inclusivity

On Friday, August 14, 2015, the Executive Leaders of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and the B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG), the high school leadership fraternity and sorority of BBYO, passed a motion to ensure BBYO continues to be fully gender inclusive and pluralistic.

Aug 03, 2015

BBYO Welcomes New Director of Jewish Enrichment

BBYO is delighted to announce the hire of a new Director of Jewish Enrichment (DJE), Aleeza Adelman of New Orleans, LA, originally from Newton, MA. In her role, Adelman will provide Judaic content to frame Movement-wide initiatives, campaigns and ongoing events across the BBYO network.