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Northern Region East: Northern Virginia Council

Northern Virginia

About Us

Northern Region East (NRE): The Northern Virginia (NoVA) Council comprises chapters in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties, bringing together more than 200 Jewish teens across the region.

With six chapters, teens participate in local programming in their communities and in regional experiences such as dances, community service days, sports events, and weekend conventions. Members also have access to international programming through BBYO’s broader network.

Chapters hold events every two weeks, all planned by teens, for teens, ranging from social activities like apple picking for Rosh Hashanah to impactful initiatives like collecting hundreds of pounds of food for local food banks. A parent, advisor, or regional staff member is always on hand to ensure safety and health.

Fun fact: NoVA Council’s colors are red and black, and its mascot is Opus the Penguin.

Upcoming Events

Meet the Team

Regional Staff
  • Jenna Buettel

    Community Director, NRE: DC, Nova, and Baltimore

  • Madeline Gorelick

    Regional Director

Regional Board
  • George P.

    Moreh

  • Zachary F.

    Shaliach

  • Sadie G.

    Mazkirah

  • Samantha W.

    Gizborit

  • Maddie S.

    Morah

  • Aidan H.

    Mazkir

  • Koby S.

    Godol

  • Zack G.

    S'gan

  • Raphael G.

    Gizbor

  • Gabby W.

    N'siah

  • Lucy G.

    S'ganit

  • Shaina B.

    Sh'licha

Contact Us :

Chapters

Am Echad BBYO #5062

Springfield, VA, United States

Haganah BBG #5064

Loudoun, VA, United States

Lahat BBG #339

Fairfax County, VA, United States

Liviu Librescu AZA #2539

Madlik AZA #1690

Arlington, VA, United States

Or Chadash BBG #2528

Fairfax County, VA, United States

Get Involved

We're always looking for passionate people to help shape the BBYO experience. Whether you want to guide teens as a chapter advisor or lend a hand at an upcoming event, there's a place for you here.

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