BBYO History
What year was BBYO officially founded?
when is 1924
This holiday is also known as the “Festival of Weeks.”
What is Shavuot?
She founded BBG in 1944.
Who is Anita Perlman?
This Hebrew term means “scribe” and is responsible for keeping minutes and records.
What is Mazkir/Mazkirah?
This country has the largest BBYO presence outside North America.
What is Argentina?
What do the letters AZA stand for?
What is Aleph Zadik Aleph
Jews read the Book of Esther on this holiday.
What is Purim?
He served as BBYO’s first Executive Director after independence.
Who is Matthew Grossman?
This position often oversees chapter spirit and coordinates programming with the S’gan.
What is Gizborit or Mazkirah (depending on chapter structure)?
This city hosted the first BBYO International Convention outside the U.S.
What is Toronto, Canada?
What year did BBG join BBYO?
When is 1944
This is the Hebrew name for the Jewish New Year.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
This campaign was introduced by the International Board in 2009.
What is Stand UP?
This board role is tasked with recruitment and retention and is considered the “heart” of the chapter.( and is the best position )
What is Morah /Moreh? #morimwins
This BBYO region includes chapters from Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania.
What is BBYO Balkans?
This BBYO region was the first to charter outside North America.
What is BBYO UK & Ireland
this ritual involves counting the Omer between two holidays.
What is between Passover and Shavuot?
He was the first AZA International President.
Who is Nathan Kahn?
This position is responsible for Jewish enrichment and community service, often planning Shabbat programs.
What is Sh’lichim?
This Jewish youth movement in the UK is often compared to BBYO.
What is RSY-Netzer?
This city was home to the very first AZA chapter.
What is Omaha, Nebraska?
This holiday is considered the “birthday of the trees.”
What is Tu BiShvat?
This BBYO alum later became a U.S. Senator.
Who is Norm Coleman?
This position manages all chapter communications, including newsletters and social media.
What is Mazkir/Mazkirah?
This language is most commonly spoken at BBYO events outside North America
What is Spanish?