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There are some pretty incredible Alephs and BBGs out there. From starting nonprofits to getting elected as Student Body President to singing like Adele—see what your friends have going on outside of BBYO.

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November 10, 2025

More Than a Name

Jesse Vaytsman

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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November 7, 2025

Small But a Close Family: North Florida Region’s 22nd Regional Board

Leo Gotlib

Winter Park, Florida, United States

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November 5, 2025

How a Class of 2028 BBG is Shaping the Future of Baltimore Council

Grace Schutzman

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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October 30, 2025

The Untold Story of Shanghai’s AZA Chapter

Ethan Yang

Beijing, China

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October 30, 2025

I Raised Over $4,600, Here's 4 Tips On How I Did It

Evan Thompson

Austin, Texas United States

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October 27, 2025

More Than a Weekend: The Impact of BBYO Conventions

Daniel Reinstein

Plantation, Florida, United States

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September 8, 2025

The Impact of Separates in AZA

Leo Gotlib

Winter Park, Florida, United States

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July 15, 2025

How BBYO Helped Me Build a Top-Ranked App

Austin Frankel

Rye Brook, New York, United States

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May 15, 2025

How Hudson Valley Gizborim Trained Chapter Counterparts to Fundraise with Confidence and Impact

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

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April 23, 2025

RMR’s Newest ISF Incentive: Chapter Change Competitions

Rosa Lawrence

Denver, Colorado, United States

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April 3, 2025

Top 10 Ways to Make Your J-Serve Amazing

Hannah Lipman

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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March 6, 2025

BBYO Germany: From Zero to International Hero

Lea Mordkovich

Berlin, Germany

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February 12, 2025

IC You Reaching Limitless Horizons

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

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February 11, 2025

BBYO IC Shuk: A Celebration of Spirit, Style, and Community

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

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January 28, 2025

How Nassau Suffolk and Colombia are Shaping ISF Success

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

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January 27, 2025

A Hanukkah Bingo Night That Sparked Joy—and Raised $1,000 for the ISF!

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

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January 6, 2025

Sh’lichim Midterm Report

International Sh’lichim

AZA & BBG

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January 6, 2025

Celebrating Morim Wins and Driving Future Success

International Morim

AZA & BBG

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December 22, 2024

The Impact of Jewish Names: How My Hebrew Name Connects Me to My Roots

Sophie Leidner

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

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December 13, 2024

The BBYO Store of Your Dreams: IC Shuk

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

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December 12, 2024

How to Handle Being Asked About College During the Holiday Season

Brenna Halper

District of Columbia, United States

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December 10, 2024

An Interview with a Star

Brandon Sorkin

Houston, Texas, United States

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November 7, 2024

A Beginners Guide to RC!

Hailey Winston

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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November 6, 2024

Giving BBYO Day 2024: Your Complete Guide

Sadie Klipper

New York City, New York, United States

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October 15, 2024

October 7th Commemoration

Zach Miller

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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September 12, 2024

BBYO and My Birthday Project: A Journey of Leadership and Global Impact

Lindsay Greenwald

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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September 2, 2024

Celebrating #MorimWins: The Start of our Journey as the International Morim

International Morim

AZA & BBG

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August 27, 2024

Kicking Off a New Era: The 7th International Gizborim's Journey Begins

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

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May 30, 2024

Sitting Down with Olivia Goldschmidt

Gal Rubel

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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May 3, 2024

Happy 100th Birthday, BBYO!

International Presidents

The International Order

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April 8, 2024

Top 10 Reasons to Participate in J-Serve

J-Serve 2024 Coordinators

Baltimore, Maryland, United States & Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States

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March 13, 2024

Israeli Elders in the Current Climate

Simon Kaminer

New York City, New York, United States

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February 20, 2024

What It’s Like to Come to International Convention For The First Time

Lexi Herbst

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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February 20, 2024

My experience at the Chocolate Kingdom

Ryan Melder

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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February 20, 2024

The Return to BBYO: Alumni Perspective on IC

Shira Preis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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February 16, 2024

Islands of Adventure: Harry Potter

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

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February 14, 2024

The Countdown to IC 2024 is Almost Over!

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

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February 13, 2024

Behind the scenes: Talent Committee: My Steering Journey

Ryan Melder

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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February 8, 2024

FAQs for Late Night Food at IC 2024

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

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February 8, 2024

IC 2024 Essentials

Brenna Halper

District of Columbia, United States

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February 7, 2024

IC 2024 Stand Up Drive: How Can You Help?

Zara Sebolsky

Long Island, New York, United States

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February 5, 2024

IC 101

Sydney Shankman

New York, New York, United States

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December 4, 2023

Breaking ILN Clubs News

Mihaela Grigorova

Sofia, Bulgaria

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November 28, 2023

Deni Avdija's Unbreakable Bond with Israel: A Heartfelt Moment in Atlanta

Evan Drazin

Dallas, Texas, United States

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November 26, 2023

Giving BBYO Day: Everything You Need to Know

Ella Marks

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

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November 22, 2023

Global Shabbat is Coming Soon

Ariella Ayenesazan

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

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November 22, 2023

True Colors

Chloe Beal

Rye Brook, New York, United States

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November 15, 2023

CLTC: From Zero Expectations to Infinite Gratitude

Lucy Laves

Austin, Texas, United States

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November 9, 2023

“Life Moment”: An Analysis

Shayna Finore

Glassboro, New Jersey, United States

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November 8, 2023

Taking Action: Saving Stars

Justin Ferstein

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

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October 25, 2023

Five of the Best BBYO Experiences

Kayla Hertzberg

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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October 25, 2023

An Interview with an Israeli Teen

Daniel Bendavid

Miami, Florida, United States

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October 25, 2023

Kfar Hamaccabiah Efforts in Israel

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

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October 24, 2023

The Strength Is Within Ourselves

Mihaela Grigorova

Sofia, Bulgaria

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October 24, 2023

Why I’m Proud to be a Jewish Girl

Quinn Willett

Milford, Connecticut, United States

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October 18, 2023

It Doesn't Matter Where We Are

Gal Rubel

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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October 17, 2023

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness During a Crisis Like This

Brenna Halper

District of Columbia, United States

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October 16, 2023

How To Help Israel and Jews Around the World During This Trying Time

Madi Brand

Bellmore, New York, United States

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October 13, 2023

What It’s Like to be Jewish During a Difficult Time

Juliet Reiff

Commack, New York, USA

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October 12, 2023

Maccabi Tzair's Incredible Volunteer Work Across

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

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October 11, 2023

What is Hamas and Why is it Taking Over my Life?

Sadie Freifeld

Merrick, New York, United States

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October 11, 2023

Dealing with Fake News and Hamas Supporters During These Frightening Times: A Call To Action For Social Media Literacy

Noa Sussan

Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, United States

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October 11, 2023

What Can We Do?

Liv Kronenfeld

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

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October 11, 2023

How are BBYO Members Taking Action to Help Israel?

Jenna Barr

Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States

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October 11, 2023

How one of the Largest Regions in the Order is Getting Involved

Sophie Mink

Woodbury, New York, USA

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October 10, 2023

Attack on Israel: Organizations to Support and What We Can Do From Afar

Abby Thaler

Freehold, New Jersey, United States

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August 30, 2023

Ending Summer With a Bang: Looking Back at BBYO Summer 2023

Heather Feuerstein

Potomac, Maryland, United States

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August 17, 2023

The Impact of the 99th/79th Inaugural Address

Lily Weinstock

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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August 15, 2023

Going Back To Our Roots: August Execs 2023

Jeremy Iskowitz

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

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July 31, 2023

Ethiopian-Israeli Teens Participate in BBYO Passport Trip

Ethiopian National Project Interns

Tel Aviv, Israel

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July 31, 2023

Empowering Teens to Repair the World

Lily Messing

Tucson, Arizona, USA

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July 27, 2023

Bridging Divides Between Language Learners

Romy Greenwald

Santa Barbara, California, USA

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May 25, 2023

Hudson Valley Region Adds Mekasheret To Regional Board

Emma Gornstein

Ardsley, New York, USA

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May 23, 2023

Join the ILN!

Ariella Ayenesazan

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

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May 12, 2023

The First Musical: How Oklahoma! Created Modern Theatre

Dina Shlufman

Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

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April 19, 2023

Styling for Taylor Swift Concerts

Rebecca Perlman

Glen Head, New York, United States

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April 18, 2023

Inside Steering PWR’s Surfs Up Spring Convention

Leah Berger

Calabasas, California, United States

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March 6, 2023

A Round of Applause for Advisors!!

Rose Gallatin

West Bloomfield, MI, USA

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March 1, 2023

Public Speaking and Performance: TED-Ed Edition

Dina Shlufman

Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

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February 27, 2023

See you In Orlando!!

Maya Stone

New York, New York, United States

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February 27, 2023

All Aboard the Dallas Bus Tour!

Maya Stone

New York, New York, United States

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February 21, 2023

Dallas Sightseeing Food Tour

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

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February 21, 2023

Havdalah: Honoring The Past And Improving The Future

Kylie Stuart

Clarksville, MD, United States

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February 18, 2023

The Best of IC 2023 Shuk

Rachel Wolf

Cleveland, OH, United States

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February 18, 2023

Paper, Printing, Press: LEADs Day

Dina Shlufman

Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

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February 18, 2023

LEADs Plenary Overview: Speak Up and Speak Now

Ben Goldstein

Marlboro, New Jersey, United States

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February 14, 2023

What to Expect with Late Night Food

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

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February 14, 2023

The Countdown to IC 2023 is Almost Over!

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

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February 13, 2023

How to Prepare for Your First IC!

Harper Cohen

Denver, Colorado, United States

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February 10, 2023

First Time at International Convention? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Samantha Przybisiki

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

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February 7, 2023

Plus, they are Kosher!

Ariella Ayenesazan

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

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February 6, 2023

IC Spirit Week, Get Ready!

Ariana Erlich

Denver, Colorado, United States

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February 3, 2023

What Should I Bring to IC?

Leehee Brauner

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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January 27, 2023

2023 Must Reads!

Ella Young

Michigan, United States

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January 19, 2023

IC Must Haves

Abby Bluestein

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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January 18, 2023

Looking for a Summer Trip? Here’s Why ILSI is for YOU.

Samantha Przybisiki

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

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December 20, 2022

On Fridays We Fall In Love With Leads Day

Gal Rubel

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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December 19, 2022

Sigd: A Holiday By Ethiopian-Jews And For All Jews

Lauren Frank

Olney, Maryland, United States

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December 16, 2022

Top Ten Things You Should do to Become More Involved in BBYO

Summer Amram

Commack, New York, United States

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December 14, 2022

Kimberly Wolf - Dream Achievement

Ariella Ayenesazan

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

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