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Greater Jersey Region

Bergen to Ocean County, New Jersey

About Us

Greater Jersey Region (GJR) is proud to be the home of the most amazing chapters and teens in BBYO! Our region has over 1,300 teens and 28 chapters serving New Jersey, from Bergen County to the Jersey Shore. We welcome any and all Jewish teens looking to partake in meaningful Jewish experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service with their friends. Please use this page to learn about BBYO, local, regional, and international events on the horizon, and how you can help support us.

Chapters in GJR meet every other week for regular chapter meetings and programs. Meetings include updates on upcoming events, fun/educational/interactive programs, and Israel updates. Chapters also host dances throughout the year for the entire region. Events are planned by teens, for teens, and programming ranges from fun activities like ice skating and overnight camping to communal Shabbat celebrations and leadership training. A parent, advisor, or regional staff member is always on hand to ensure our teens' safety and health. 

Fun Fact: We have the best bagels in all of BBYO!

BBYO is proud to be supported by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.

Upcoming Events

Meet the Team

Regional Staff
  • Max Nachman

    Regional Director

  • Jenna Buettel

    Community Director, GJR, NRE: DC, Nova, and Baltimore

  • Jordynn Cheatle

    Genesis Fellow

  • Amy L Gerson

    Senior Regional Director

Regional Board
  • Devin S.

Contact Us

Chapters

Ahava BBG #1512

Wayne, NJ, United States

Chaverim BBYO #5371

Basking Ridge, NJ, United States

East Brunswick AZA

East Brunswick, NJ, United States

Glen Rock AZA

Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, NJ, United States

Glen Rock BBG

Fairlawn, NJ, United States

HWJ BBYO #5110

Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, NJ, United States

Koach BBG #932

Livingston, NJ, United States

L'chaim AZA #2361

Livingston, NJ, United States

Lev BBYO #5066

Montclair, NJ, United States

Mapso AZA

Maplewood, NJ, United States

Mapso BBG #1724

Maplewood, NJ, United States

Marlboro AZA #2338

Marlboro, NJ, United States

Montville BBYO #5684

Montville, United States

MS Manalapan AZA #2068

Manalapan, NJ, United States

Palisades BBYO

Palisades, New Jersey, USA

Pascack Valley AZA #1353

Washington Township, United States

Pascack Valley BBG #1096

Washington Township, NJ, United States

Ratzon BBYO #5010

Randolph, NJ, United States

Ruach BBG #327

Marlboro, NJ, United States

Shore BBYO #5028

Deal, NJ, United States

Short Hills BBG #490

Millburn, NJ, United States

T'sahal BBYO #5312

Scotch Plains/Wesfield, NJ, United States

Tikvah BBG #2020

Manalapan, NJ, United States

Wayne AZA #1856

Wayne, NJ, United States

West Essex AZA #600

Caldwell, United States

West Essex BBG #23

West Essex, NJ, United States

Yad B Yad BBG #1950

Marlboro, NJ, United States

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