BBYO, in partnership with Our Common Destiny and the Marcus Foundation, is launching a new international $50,000 teen competition called the Common Ground Challenge in which participants will compete to design and implement new engagement programs that encourage dynamic conversation among diverse groups of teens. The challenge was created in the memory of Ilia Salita,…
New vouchers, enhanced program offerings, flexible dates, and risk-free registration make summer travel to Israel with BBYO more accessible than ever before. For teens considering a summer program in Israel, 2021 is the year to embark and BBYO is here to make it happen. BBYO is thrilled to announce a limited number of $3,000 travel…
With most in-person Yom HaShoah ceremonies and events canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, BBYO will be hosting a record number of online events via its digital content platform, BBYO On Demand, beginning at 1 PM ET on Monday, April 20, 2020. With over 40 confirmed events planned by BBYO chapters, regions, communities, and partners…
PHOTO: The Magnificent Seven: BBYO alumni plan a reunion for BBYO members from 1966-70. Plans are firming up for the BBYO 50ish year reunion in September. A group of former BBYO participants are planning a reunion for alumni from the Evergreen Region, which includes chapters in Oregon and Washington. BBYOers from 1966 to 1970 are…
PHOTO: Some members of this year’s OJCYF board. Photo by Eden Swartz Photography OJCYF’s annual benefit dinner March 14 The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation will be holding its annual benefit dinner on Thursday, March 14, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Casino Royale: All In On Our Youth will showcase the strong relationship between…
PARTY: Beth Israel teenagers, above, enjoy a day at the beach with their youth group, Portland Area Reform Temple Youth. Editor’s Note: This story about Jewish youth groups was written by Melissa Diamond for our May 2014 issue. While Melissa is now a senior at the University of Washington in Seattle, the sentiments she shared…
PHOTO: Campers having the time of their lives at BB Camp this summer. In B’nai B’rith Camp’s 98th summer, more overnight campers than ever before enjoyed the magic of BB Camp on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Camp saw a 13% increase over 2017’s previous record year with 610 overnight campers. BB Day Camp Lincoln…
