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Ryan Chait

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

Class of 2027

Ryan Chait is an Aleph from Tapuach AZA #2530 in Gold Coast, and loves the Miami Heat.

Back to The Shofar

Biography represents the author during their participation in BBYO.

February 17, 2026

IC 2026: An Experience of a Lifetime

How and why IC 2026 changed my perspective on BBYO.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 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 IC Steering Experience: My Role as a JLab Captain

Mel Franklin

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

More: An IC to remember

Ike Diamond

Houston, Texas, United States

The Night We Didn’t Want to End

Jonathan Reinstein

Plantation, Florida, United States

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