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Jacob Weissman

Glenview, Illinois, United States

Class of 2028

Jacob Weissman is an Aleph from Shabak AZA #2342 in the Great Midwest Region #61 and attended CLTC 2 2025.

Back to The Shofar

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September 8, 2025

Why CLTC Should be Renamed

Two weeks at CLTC prove that the name doesn’t do justice to the friendships, traditions, and transformation that actually happen there.

Glenview, 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.

The Impact of Separates in AZA

Leo Gotlib

Winter Park, Florida, United States

Terrorism Far Away Hits Close to Home.

Seth Clarin

Miami, Florida, United States

The Holocaust Jokes Need to End.

Seth Clarin

Miami, Florida, United States

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