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Sam O'Dowd

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Class of 2025

Sam O'Dowd is an Aleph from Tucson, Arizona, and is interested in environmentalism, law, and participates in many different sports, including basketball.

Back to The Shofar

Biography represents the author during their participation in BBYO.

Connection

January 18, 2024

Sports and Judaism: A Unique Mix

When mixing sports and Judaism, let’s see how they have combined in our culture to create something amazing.

Sam O'Dowd

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Connection

November 7, 2023

Changing Last Names: A Jewish Tradition

An article exploring the myth and fact of the name changes that occurred when the Jewish people came to America.

Sam O'Dowd

Tucson, Arizona, 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.