NRE DC Recruitment 2023

DC COUNCIL RECRUITMENT

Over 1,500 local Jewish teens have found a home in one of our many chapters (or groups) that each run a full calendar of programming. While we encourage prospective members to try out as many chapters as they'd like until they figure out where they feel most comfortable, this is a good way to take a step closer to their new home in BBYO.

DC Council chapters each hold their own Spring Rush Programs. Teens are able to go to whichever chapter rush program they'd like, and at any point throughout the recruitment process teens can choose to become a member and when they are ready they can choose a chapter. In DC Council, teens are able to select their chapter based on where they feel at home!

Check out these FAQs on Joining a Chapter:

Where can I see upcoming chapter programs?
Upcoming chapter programs will are continuously posted on our site here. Register for any chapter program, and the location will show in the confirmation page once registered.
Where can I make sure I am on all the chapters I am interested in contact lists?
All chapter Morim (Vice Presidents of Recruitment) and their emails are listed below. If you click on their email address, an email window will pop up addressed to them as well as copying [email protected]. Let them know you are interested in checking out the chapter and we'll be sure to get you upcoming program information
Can I join any chapter I want?
Yes! You select the chapter you want to be in and every chapter accepts every new member. Chapters are not assigned or capped in DC Council.
How do I join a chapter?
To join a chapter you must first become a member at bbyo.org/become-a-member. As you are registering, you will be prompted to select the chapter you wish to join. Once registered, the chapter will be notified that you have joined!
*If you joined before selecting a chapter, email [email protected] and we will make sure the chapter is added to your profile.
Can I join BBYO before I know which chapter I want?
Yes! You can become a member at bbyo.org/become-a-member and leave the chapter question blank. Once you have decided what chapter you'd like, just let us know and we will place you in that chapter!
Why should I become a BBYO member?
Once you are a registered member of BBYO you can attend all events, including chapter sleepovers, regional conventions, member only programs and more! You also will be able to participate in chapter traditions such as big and little pairings, inductions, and so much more.
Is there a deadline to join a chapter?
No, however, the sooner you join the more events you will be able to take part in!

UPCOMING RECRUITMENT EVENTS

^{Chapter Rush Programs

View the information for each chapter's rush program below!}

Each chapter will have their own program geared towards prospective members to help them get to know the chapter and its members. Information on each chapter's program will be updated below.

Howard County Chapter's Recruitment Meet-Up
Monday, September 18
7:00pm-8:30pm | The Meeting House

Prospective teens from the Howard County area will get the chance to learn about each of our Howard County Chapters and participate in a program with the members. We encourage prospects to attend the full duration of this event to get the best experience possible!

DC Council Kickoff Carnival
Saturday, September 23
8:30pm-10:30pm | Bender JCC
Prospective members are welcome to join us for our Kickoff Carnival following the chapter showcase. We will have pizza in the turnover time. See DC Council come to life at our council-wide kickoff event! We will have carnival games, snacks, prizes, music, and more! Transportation from Howard County will be available-more information to come.

Chapter Rush Programs
View the information for each chapter's rush program below!

Each chapter will have their own program geared towards prospective members to help them get to know the chapter and its members. Information on each chapter's program will be updated below.

BBYO Dictionary: The official cheat sheet for all commonly used BBYO terms

AZA: Aleph Zadik Alephs- these are the most closely to male identifying teens in BBYO, also referred to as “Alephs”
BBG: B’nai B’rith Girls- these are the most closely to female identifying teens in BBYO.
NRE: Northern Region East-Since BBYO is an international movement, the order is broken up into regions by geographical location. Our region includes DC Council, Baltimore Council, and NoVa Council.
DC Council: A council is made up of all of the local AZA, BBG, and BBYO Chapters. Council's will have their own programming where members from all the chapters can come together to participate and make new friends.
Chapter: DC Council is made up of 17 chapters, 6 AZA chapters (with most closely to male identifying teens) , 10 BBG Chapters (most closely to female identifying teens) , and 1 BBYO Chapter ( a co-ed chapter with both Alephs and BBGs. Teens get to pick which chapter they would like to join based off where they feel the most at home.
Chapter Programs: In DC Council most of our chapter program most Saturday nights throughout the school year. Programs can be anything from a baking program at a members house, to going to SkyZone, to playing sports in a member's backyard. Chapters will also occasionally have Shabbat programs on Friday nights, and sleepovers.
Prospective Member: A prospective member is someone who has not formally joined BBYO. To become a member, one must register at bbyo.org/become-a-member. Membership last from the day you sign up till the end of your senior year of high school. Members can only join once they are in 8th grade.
MIT/AIT: Member-In-Training (For most closely or comfortable around female identifying teens) Aleph-In-Training (For most closely or comfortable around male identifying teens). Prospective members become MIT/AIT once they join the chapter for their first term in the chapter.
Term: Each school year in BBYO is broken up by Fall Term (August-December) and Spring Term (January-June).
Conventions: Throughout the year there are a few overnight conventions members have the opportunity to attend. We have Regional Convention (where DC Council come together with Baltimore and Northern Virginia Council) for a weekend long chapter spirit competition. International Convention, where teens from all over the world come together over president's day weekend to engage in 4 days of Jewish programming, bonding, sight-seeing, concerts, and more! Council Convention, where all fo DC Council comes together for a weekend to wrap up our year, and elect our new Council Board. Finally we have Chapter Conventions, where each chapter has it's own elevated one night sleepover to come together as a chapter at the end of the school year. Conventions and all overnight programs are members only.
Chapter Boards: BBYO is a teen led organization where each chapter elects it's own Chapter Boards that help plan everything for the chapter each term. In each chapter, the board usually ranges from 5-7 positions that plan and run all chapter meetings, events, etc. The board is made up of (Not all these positions are required for a board):
- N'siah/Godol: President
- S'ganit/S’gan: VP of programming
- Mit Mom/Moreh: VP of recruitment, retention, and re-education
- Sh’lichah/Sh’liach: VP of community service and Jewish learning
- Mazkirah/Mazkir: VP of communications and take chapter minutes
- Gizborit/Gizbor: VP of fundraising

For questions on recruitment, or any of our upcoming events please email [email protected].

CHAPTER INFORMATION + RUSH PROGRAMS

To receive the exact adress of the programs you can click the program name and register for the event