SH’LICHIM
NETWORK

Vice Presidents of Jewish Enrichment
‍AZA: Shaliach | BBG: Sh'licha

Meet your International Counterparts:

Judah Moskovitz, 35th Grand Aleph Shaliach
Mercedes Benzequen, 35th International Sh'licha

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Leaving the world better than we found it is no small task.

The Sh'lichim Network oversees our Stand UP and Speak UP campaigns and supports Jewish ritual moments at all experiences. There's a lot of knowledge and skills that come into play for this network and we hope this page will help make your job a little easier. If you can't find what you're looking for, be in touch!

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Our Priorities

Let's enrich the lives of Alephs and BBGs in every corner of the world. Here's how we're going to do it.

Emphasize Our Pluralism

We’re going to work with our counterparts to create spaces for every Jewish teen to feel like they have a home in our Movement regardless of their Jewish identity.

Connect to Our Heritage

We’re excited to discover and create new ways to make Jewish traditions and practices feel important and relevant for the rest of our lives.

Go Big with Stand UP

We're going to see more Alephs and BBGs than ever before change the world through strategic and frequent community service campaigns and projects.

Enhance Israel Education

We want to educate every Aleph and BBG about Israel with the ultimate goal of developing their own specific and individual connection to our homeland.

Sh'lichim Spotlight: Top Tools

If you ever get lost between service, Israel, Judaism, or anything else—find yourself here. Of course, this is just the start, for lots more explore the toolbox. If you're looking to really deepen your skills, explore the Israel, Judaics, and Service priority hubs.

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#givingBBYOday: Call and Text-a-thon Guide and Script

This collection of scripts is designed to set up your community for a successful #givingBBYOday calling and texting party. Use this as a guide to train your ambassadors on how to make a compelling #givingBBYOday solicitation call and provide them with with their own scripts to use at your regional calling parties on November 28, 2023.

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Anita M. Perlman Stand UP Award

The Anita M. Perlman Stand UP Award honors individuals who have worked to Stand UP and better their community through consistent and quality service. Every member of AZA and BBG who actively participates in their chapter’s Stand UP campaign, excels in independent service work, and is regularly immersed in any efforts of service around the Five Models of SPACE (Service, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Community Organizing, or Social Entrepreneurship) is eligible to apply for this award.

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Arevut Explore Israel Award

All members who have consistently sought out and built opportunities to learn about, educate others on, explore, and advocate for the State of Israel are eligible to apply for or be nominated for this award. Alephs and BBGs who have inspired others to seek to educate themselves and continue to create meaningful Explore Israel experiences for their peers may be selected by the International Sh’lichim to receive this honor.

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BBYO Cookbook

Discover delicious recipes from BBYO communities around the world.

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BBYO On Demand: Community Guidelines

BBYO is committed to creating spaces that are mentally, emotionally, and physically safe for all teens. As such we believe that our virtual community should respect and live up to the values and expectations of our IRL community.

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BBYO Sings | Ashrei

Learn how to lead the Ashrei.

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BBYO Sings | Birkat HaMazon

Learn the Birkat HaMazon with BBYO Sings.

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BBYO Sings | Hanukkah Blessings

Learn the blessings we say during Hanukkah.

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BBYO Sings | Havdalah Blessings

Learn the blessings we say during a Havdalah service.

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BBYO Sings | Kabbalat Shabbat Blessings

Learn the blessings we say during Kabbalat Shabbat.

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BBYO Sings | Lo Yisa Goy

Learn how to lead Lo Yisa Goy.

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BBYO Sings | Mi Chamocha

Learn how to lead Mi Chamocha.

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BBYO Sings | Or Zarua

Learn how to lead Or Zarua.

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BBYO Sings | Songbook

Explore lyrics and chords to your favorite BBYO music and prayers!

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BBYO Sings | Tov Lehodot

Learn how to lead Tov Lehodot.

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BBYO Sings | V'ahavta

Learn how to lead V'ahavta.

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BBYO Stand UP Gemilut Chasidim Award

The BBYO Stand UP Gemilut Chasidim Chapter Award recognizes AZA, BBG, and BBYO chapters around the world that work to better their community through civic action. To ensure that our endeavors are well rounded, we utilize direct service, philanthropy, advocacy, community organizing, and social entrepreneurship (these 5 areas make up the SPACE model of service).

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BBYO Stand UP: Choosing an Organization

Find an organization that connects to your Stand UP cause.

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BBYO Stand UP: Community Assessment

Identify the needs and values of your community to help select a Stand UP cause.

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BBYO Stand UP: Leadership Roles

Everyone has a role in making a Stand UP campaign successful. Get ideas for general Stand UP campaign responsibilities and see how roles can be divided between board members, chairs, and general members.

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BBYO Stand UP: Picking a Cause

A guide to leading a productive and meaningful conversation that results in the selection of a Stand UP cause.

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BBYO Stand UP: Sample Outreach

Utilize this outreach language to learn best practices in reaching out to any organization you want to work with.

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BBYO Stand UP: Values Matrix

Explore Jewish values and concepts to identify what you would like to program around or advocate for.

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Birkat HaMazon

Say this blessing at the end of every meal.

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Blessing Over the Children Cards

Print Blessing Over the Children cards that staff, advisors, or parents can use to welcome Shabbat by creating a beautiful generational moment.

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Building a Stand UP Campaign

Use this tool to learn how to create a successful Stand UP campaign in your chapter or community.

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Challah Covers

Print these challah covers to add a nice touch to every Shabbat table.

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Creating Shabbat Atmosphere: Guide to Regional Shabbat Box

A guide to using your Shabbat ritual items to create an inviting Shabbat atmosphere.

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Creating a Pluralistic Shabbat Environment

Find inspiration on building inclusive and pluralistic atmospheres to celebrate and practice Shabbat.

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Engaging Teens in Planning Shabbat

Check out some great ways to involve more teens in planning Shabbat.

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Five Paths of Civic Action (SPACE)

BBYO’s approach to making a difference.

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Global Shabbat: Branding Kit

Utilize these design templates to elevate your Global Shabbat promotion and hype.

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Global Shabbat: Framing Scripts

Utilize these scripts at key moments during your Global Shabbat experience.

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Global Shabbat: Inviting and Hosting Gamechanger Guests

Use this guide to add a Gamechanger Guest to your Global Shabbat experience.

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Global Shabbat: Quote and Value Slides

Use these slides to help bring light and kindness into your Global Shabbat event.

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Guide to Being Chapter Sh'licha

Use this to learn all about serving as Sh’licha and find more tools and information at bbyo.org/shlichim.

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Guide to Being Chapter Shaliach

Use this to learn all about serving as Shaliach and find more tools and information at bbyo.org/shlichim.

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Guide to Planning J-Serve

Since 2005, J-Serve has provided teens with a unique opportunity to band together through service as a united global network committed to fulfilling the Jewish values of gemilut chasidim, acts of loving kindness, tzedakah, just and charitable giving, and tikkun olam, the responsibility to repair the world. Use this resource to navigate the 5 steps to build a meaningful and memorable J-Serve.

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Hanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings

Recite the Hanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings in English, Hebrew, and Transliteration.

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Hanukkah Program Ideas and Traditions

Get ready for Hanukkah with these helpful resources!

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Havdalah Blessing Card

Find printable cards with some common prayers we say at BBYO programs below.

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Havdalah Blessings

Print or project these slides to help everyone participate in Havdalah.

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High Holidays Guide

Comprehensive resource guide for holiday programming, inspirational texts, ritual and prayer explanations

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Honorary Induction of Gamechanger Guests

Officially welcome a Gamechanger Guest to BBYO during your Global Shabbat event.

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Honoring Israel's National Days

Tools to help you bring Yom Haatzmaut, Yom Hazikron, and Yom HaShoah to life in your communities. We challenge each region globally to enhance your spring by creating dedicated Israel programming in honor of Israel’s 75th birthday!

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Israel Innovation Grants: Application

Apply for grants of $50-$1,000 to plan an event or program designed to elevate the conversation around Israel.

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Israel Innovation Grants: Reporting Form

Let us know the details of a program you ran funded by a Gamechanger Grant.

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J-Serve: A Full Board Effort

See how roles and responsibilities for J-Serve can be divided between board members, chairs, and general members.

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Jewish Enrichment: Online Resources

Use this as a starting point when looking for Jewish resources from a variety of traditions and viewpoints

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Legislation Submission Portal

AZA & BBG are teen lead democracies, which means that regular governance is core to our Movement. Submit legislation for the Executive Body (all council, regional, and country presidents) to review at August or February Executives Conference.

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Movement Initiatives Cheat Sheet

Understand why we run Movement Initiatives and how it ties to our year-round MRIHA strategy.

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Order of Prayers

Use this handy dandy guide to remember (or learn!) which services need which moments to be complete.

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Passover Program Ideas and Traditions

Check out program ideas, helpful links, and traditions for your region or chapter for Passover.

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Passover Seder Table Talks

Download and print these cards to bring contemporary conversations on today's issues to your Seder table

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PowerPoint Slide Deck Template

Use this template to brand your make your BBYO presentations.

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Printable Convention Siddur

Print out this slide deck with Shabbat blessings if your community needs access to a DIY Siddur.

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Purim Program Ideas and Traditions

Check out program ideas, helpful links, and traditions for your region or chapter.

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Responding to Antisemitism

Tools to help you craft thoughtful experiences in your communities around responding to antisemitism.

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Service Page Number Charts: Kabbalat Shabbat

Find the Siddurim page numbers for all Kabbalat Shabbat services in this handy chart. Siddurim include ArtScroll, Koren Sacks, Sim Shalom, Mishkan Tefillah, and Kol HaNeshema.

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Service Page Number Charts: Saturday Morning Services

Find the Siddurim page numbers for all Saturday Morning Services in this handy chart. Siddurim include ArtScroll, Koren Sacks, Sim Shalom, Mishkan Tefillah, and Kol HaNeshema.

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Service Page Number Charts: Weekday Mincha and Ma'ariv

Find the Siddurim page numbers for Weekday Mincha in this handy chart. Siddurim include ArtScroll, Koren Sacks, Sim Shalom, Mishkan Tefillah, and Kol HaNeshema.

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Service Page Number Charts: Weekday Shacharit

Find the Siddurim page numbers for Weekday Shacharit in this handy chart. Siddurim include ArtScroll, Koren Sacks, Sim Shalom, Mishkan Tefillah, and Kol HaNeshema.

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Service Text Studies

Utilize these texts to enhance your programming, leadership training, services, and more.

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Seven Principles of Jewish Leadership

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l sets out seven of the many axioms of leadership done in a Jewish way.

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Shabbat Ritual Blessings: Friday Night

Use these Shabbat songs and ritual moment blessings to build a meaningful Friday Night experience.

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Shabbat Ritual Guide

Use this ritual guide to lead a meaningful Shabbat discussion, meal, or program.

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Shabbat Shalom Sign

Print this sign on foam core to use for photos before any Shabbat experience.

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Shabbat, Jewish Holiday, and Kashrut Programming Guidelines

Use these guidelines for planning pluralistic Jewish programming.

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T'filah and Jewish Ritual Moment Planning Guide

Use this template to plan your Jewish prayer, learning, and ritual experiences.

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T'filah and Jewish Ritual Moments

Learn how we bring these special Jewish moments to life in BBYO.

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Talking about Israel

Discussion guide and resources to help your community have thoughtful conversations about Israel.

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The War In Israel: Resources, Information, and Support

On the morning of October 7, 2023, Israel woke up to an unimaginable attack by Hamas. Hundreds of lives lost, thousands injured, and civilian hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas. Israel declared a state of War on Hamas. Here you can find tools to help you craft thoughtful programs in your communities around current events in Israel, leverage social media, get credible information and find ways to get involved and support.

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Toolbox: Requests and Submissions

Let us know new tools you'd like to see in the Toolbox and share your own to be added to the library.

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Traveler's Prayer Card

Print and cut these prayer cards for other members. We recite this prayer any time we travel—big or small.

Sh'lichim Network 2023-2024

Juana Kirzner

Argentina

Uriel Vindver

Argentina

Amy Hornstein

Argentina

Ruby Borer

Australia

Luka Skenderija

Balkans: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Sara Beškins

Baltics: Estonia

Adele Bogdanovich

Baltics: Latvia

Michael Rapoport

Baltics: Latvia

Mark Sulman

Baltics: Lithuania

Aaron Romero

Big Apple

Rebecca Solomon

Big Apple

Brianna Ackerman

Big Apple

Katerina Gugova

Bulgaria

Valeri Gavazov

Bulgaria

Jude Efrati

Central Region West

Raya Farber

Central Region West

Charlie Beres

Central Region West

Lula Rosenbach

Central Region West

Paz Velozo

Chile

Manuela Stand

Colombia

Aislinn Seiler

Connecticut Valley

Josh Brant

Connecticut Valley

Ava Tringali

Connecticut Valley

Jacob Zipp

Connecticut Valley

Sabrina Weisel

Connecticut Valley

Lilah Gettler

Connecticut Valley

Alex Renzulli

Connecticut Valley

Max Mittelberg

Delta

Sydney Bienstock

Eastern: North Carolina

Ari Zatlin

Eastern: North Carolina

Hayley Nachshon

Eastern: North Carolina

Daniel Kagan

Eastern: Southeast

Chloe Matzner

Eastern: Southeast

Esti Benerofe

Evergreen

Jordan Youssefnia

Evergreen

Sam Vinson

Evergreen

Alexandra Lipets

Evergreen

Jenny Milgram

Germany

Jacqueline Lowenthal

Gold Coast

Donovan Seguin

Gold Coast

Josie Mandrea

Great Midwest

Parker Lewis

Great Midwest

hallie horwich

Great Midwest

Charley Finn

Great Midwest

Ryder Zufi

Greater Atlanta

Ariella Ayenesazan

Greater Atlanta

Hannah Lipman

Greater Atlanta

Lexi Tauber

Greater Atlanta

Owen Gold

Greater Atlanta

Nina Leff

Greater Atlanta

Samuel Pass

Greater Jersey Hudson River: Central

Reese Fishelman

Greater Jersey Hudson River: Central

Jordyn Weisleder

Greater Jersey Hudson River: Northern

Yan Sher

Greater Jersey Hudson River: Northern

Mia Engelberg

Hudson Valley

Remy Walker

Hudson Valley

Jordana Laks

Hudson Valley

Jonah Peligri

Hudson Valley

Kata Czeizler

Hungary

Samuel Haraszti

Hungary

yasmine hadromi

Ireland

Mika Armbrister

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Dolev Nakav

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Nadav Ben Tzion

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Alona Katz

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Talya Tavor

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Alma Goren

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Maya Yechiel

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Netta Grossman

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Gali Ben moaras

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Rachel Sheinberg

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Lia Neviot

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Gaia Darmon

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Liya Bastaker

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Adi Badash

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Liri Melamed

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Ohad Koren

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Yuval Resles

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Ori Schechtman

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Romy Rokach

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Ron Yakhnich

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Ofek Hops Kamber

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Ido Zady

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Itay Ayash

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Rom Avital

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Eden Yemini

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Ilan Trofimov

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Amit Poleg

Israel: Maccabi Tzair

Leah Schuhmann

Kentucky Indiana Ohio

David Levinson

Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Noah Grischkan

Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Leah Berger

Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Cay Becker

Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Jesse Garber

Lake Ontario

Ariella Floh

Lake Ontario

Lily Levy

Lake Ontario

Brynne Mushlin

Liberty

Noah Cohen

Liberty

Danielle May

Liberty

Danielle Aharon

Liberty

About Us

The Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) are a fraternity and sorority for Jewish teens—together, we are BBYO. Since our founding in 1924 (AZA) and 1944 (BBG), we have been member-led. Our priorities and programs reflect the interests and issues that matter most to us. Our pursuits are as diverse as our participants.

AZA and BBG welcome Jewish teens of all backgrounds, denominations, gender, race, sexual orientations, and socio-economic status as well as those with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities.

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