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Gavin Meyers

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Class of 2026

Gavin is an Aleph living in Deerfield, Illinois and loves fishing, hanging out with friends, Wrestling for his High School team, and helping the community!

Back to The Shofar

Biography represents the author during their participation in BBYO.

Opinion

October 21, 2024

The Power of Yom Kippur on Shabbat: A Double Layer of Holiness

Exploring the rare spiritual convergence of Yom Kippur and Shabbat, and how it brings hope and renewal.

Gavin Meyers

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Connection

September 13, 2024

BBYO: My Path to Purpose

How BBYO helped me rediscover my sense of purpose and build lasting connections.

Gavin Meyers

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

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.