About BBYO:
BBYO is a pluralistic youth led organization open to all Jewish teens. BBYO provides
opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish
identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in
democratically functioning small groups, known as chapters, under the guidance of
adult advisors or professional staff.
Mission Statement:
Involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.
Objectives of the organization:
• To help Jewish youth enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish
religion and culture by discovering those aspects which are meaningful to them.
• To provide Jewish youth with the opportunities to learn leadership skills and
develop their leadership potential to their fullest capabilities.
• To help Jewish youth recognize opportunities for service and encourage
involvement in the Jewish and the general communities.
• To develop in Jewish youth an appreciation and meaning and practice of
T’zedakah both in the Jewish and general communities.
• To help Jewish youth develop a commitment to the State of Israel.
• To help Jewish youth develop a positive self-image.
• To encourage the development of friendships between Jewish youth.
BBYO consists of three youth components designed to provide leisure-time programs of Jewish education, leadership, community service and recreation:
• Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) for ninth through twelfth grade boys
• B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) for ninth through twelfth grade girls
• Teen Connection for sixth through eighth grade boys and girls
BBYO provides Jewish living and learning experiences for Jewish teenagers. Programs include holiday celebrations, religious services, inter-faith activities, institutes and seminars, music and dramatics, speech contests and athletic contests. BBYO offers extensive summer experiences in the United States and around the world.
In addition to the United States, BBYO has affiliates in Bulgaria, Canada, England,
France, Ireland, Turkey, Serbia, and Israel.
BBYO is a pluralistic youth led organization open to all Jewish teens. BBYO provides
opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish
identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in
democratically functioning small groups, known as chapters, under the guidance of
adult advisors or professional staff.
Mission Statement:
Involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.
Objectives of the organization:
• To help Jewish youth enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish
religion and culture by discovering those aspects which are meaningful to them.
• To provide Jewish youth with the opportunities to learn leadership skills and
develop their leadership potential to their fullest capabilities.
• To help Jewish youth recognize opportunities for service and encourage
involvement in the Jewish and the general communities.
• To develop in Jewish youth an appreciation and meaning and practice of
T’zedakah both in the Jewish and general communities.
• To help Jewish youth develop a commitment to the State of Israel.
• To help Jewish youth develop a positive self-image.
• To encourage the development of friendships between Jewish youth.
BBYO consists of three youth components designed to provide leisure-time programs of Jewish education, leadership, community service and recreation:
• Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) for ninth through twelfth grade boys
• B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) for ninth through twelfth grade girls
• Teen Connection for sixth through eighth grade boys and girls
BBYO provides Jewish living and learning experiences for Jewish teenagers. Programs include holiday celebrations, religious services, inter-faith activities, institutes and seminars, music and dramatics, speech contests and athletic contests. BBYO offers extensive summer experiences in the United States and around the world.
In addition to the United States, BBYO has affiliates in Bulgaria, Canada, England,
France, Ireland, Turkey, Serbia, and Israel.
