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BBYO is incredibly grateful and thankful to the outgoing Grand and International Boards for leading our Movement during the 2025-2026 programming year. Life Ceremonies are a special tradition in BBYO that allow seniors to share their memories, wisdom, advice, and thanks with current members in BBYO. Explore this year's International Board Life Speeches to get a glimpse into their BBYO experience. We will miss you 101/81!

The 101st Grand Board of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

The 81st International Board of the Bnai B’rith Girls

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