General BBG/BBYO
Great Midwest Region
Summer Experiences
Board Positions
Menorah Pledge Principals/Six Folds
100
She is founder of the BBG organization.
Who is Anita Perlman?
100
The BBG chapter located in the Skevanston area, named after the polish man who refused safety to stay with his orphans. Also known as the best chapter in the region.
What is Korczak BBG #849?
100
This is the summer program where you meet Jewish teens from all over North America, learn leadership skills to take home to your chapter and region, and foster connections and friendships that last a lifetime.
What is CLTC?
100
The president of the chapter, 1st in board order. Currently, Jessie Gordon (chapter) and Sami Kopinsky (regional).
What is the N'siah?
100
The Menorah Pledge Principal, that is very important to GMR right now, as our StandUp! cause is to bring two teens from Ukraine to a summer program. We have the privilege and freedom to observe Judaism freely, however there are Jews who are not allowed to. We hope that one day they will be able to freely do what we do everyday.
What is World Jewry?
200
She created the first permanent BBG chapter in December 1927 in San Francisco.
Who is Rose Mauser?
200
These are the 6 BBG chapters in GMR, besides the one in Skevanston.
What are Aviva, Ahavah, Ruach, Chaverim, Chai Tov, and Highland Park?
200
The summer program that is leadership focused on a regional level. Traditionally the next step from the one where you learn leadership skills to take home to your chapter and region with a larger group and a global delegation.
What is ILTC?
200
She is the vice president of programming, 2nd in board order. Currently, Rachel Tenenbaum (chapter) and Trudy Miller (regional).
What is the S'ganit?
200
The emphasis on Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and our responsibility to be selfless citizens and attend to the needs locally, regionally, and internationally. Both a Menorah Pledge Principal and one of the six folds of programming.
What is Community Service?
300
The year that BBG was officially established.
What is 1944?
300
These are the 6 AZA chapters and the BBYO chapter in BBYO.
What are Hammer, Haganah, Barney Ross, Shabak, Mossad, Ometz, and Ma'ayan BBYO?
300
Discover your Jewish identity through powerful programming, create friendships and connections on a global level, and immerse yourself in a diverse jewish culture at this summer program.
What is Kallah?
300
Two related positions, one is the vice president of membership, striving for the three R's, recruitment, retention, and re-education, 3st in board order. Currently Julia Masters (chapter) and Jessica Ribet (regional). The other is Marti Pine's position, only a regional board position, which helps keep struggling chapters alive and helps with new chapters formed, currently 7th in board order.
What are Aym Ha-Chaverot/MIT mom and Ozeret?
300
The essence of BBG. Both a Menorah Pledge Principal and one of the six folds of programming.
What is Sisterhood?
400
Composed of 43 regions in North America and others worldwide, these different regions come together to form this.
What is the international order?
400
These are the fall conventions of the year. One is where members are placed into mock chapters and learn principles through leadership roles. The other is more focused on Judaism.
What are YLTC and Kallah?
400
The summer travel experiences to Israel, Europe, Costa Rica, South Africa, Western USA. It is the largest Israel trip program in the country.
What is Passport?
400
The vice president of Jewish Heritage, Community Service, and Social Action, 4th in board order. Runs the StandUp! campaign. Currently, Lexi Smolyar (chapter) and Jenna Shaw (regional).
What is Sh'licha?
400
The six folds of BBG programming.
What are Community Service, Creativity, Jewish Heritage, Sisterhood, Recreation, and Social Action?
500
This group used to be the B'nai Brith Youth Organization, but is now a part of this corporation.
What is BBYO, Inc.?
500
These are the two conventions that happen during the spring term. One is a competition between the different chapters, in events such as song, dance, talent, cheer, oratory, etc. The other is where we elect a new regional board and hold senior life.
What are Invite and Spring?
500
The summer experience focused on community service, learning how to be a leader in the community, hands on experiences, and learning to be an advocate and philanthropist. Held in different places, like Boston, Chicago, DC, and Israel.
What is Impact?
500
The two positions 5th and 6th in board order. One, the corresponding secretary, sends out weekly emails/texts and makes sure all members are in the loop. Currently Ellie Gittles (chapter) and Amanda Johnson (regional). The second, the treasurer, in charge of fundraising and money collection. Currently Steffie Drucker (chapter) and Jeri Dritz (regional).
What are Mazkirah and Gizborit?
500
The 8 Menorah Pledge Principals.
What are Citizenship, Jewish Heritage, Community Service, Interfaith relations, Philanthropy, Tradition, Good Sisterhood, and the Prayer for World Jewry?
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