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{{short description|Jewish teen organisation}}
{{short description|Jewish teen organisation}}
{{Infobox organization
{{Infobox fraternity
| name= BBYO
| name = BBYO
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| crest = bbyo_logo_color.png
| full_name = BBYO Inc.<ref name= corp>"[https://corponline.dcra.dc.gov/BizEntity.aspx/ViewEntityData?entityId=2665715 B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION INC. - Initial File Number: 212043]". ''Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs''. Government of the District of Columbia. Retrieved December 12, 2019.</ref>
| image_size = 190px
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| logo = bbyo_logo_color.png
| alt = Logo of BBYO
| alt = Logo of BBYO
| founded = {{start date and years ago|1924}}
| purpose = To involve Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.<ref name= 990-2019> "[https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311794932/202041749349300009/full Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax]". ''B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.'' [[Internal Revenue Service]]. June 30, 2019.</ref>
| birthplace = [[Omaha, Nebraska]], US
| tax_id = 31-1794932<ref name= irseos>"[https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=5156913&ein=311794932&country=US&deductibility=all&dispatchMethod=searchAll&isDescending=false&city=&ein1=311794932&postDateFrom=&exemptTypeCode=al&submitName=Search&sortColumn=orgName&totalResults=1&names=&resultsPerPage=25&indexOfFirstRow=0&postDateTo=&state=DC Bnai Brith Youth Organization Inc]". ''Tax Exempt Organization Search''. [[Internal Revenue Service]]. Retrieved December 12, 2019.</ref>
| affiliation = Independent
| status = [[501(c)(3)]]<ref name= irseos/>
| affiliation2 = [[B'nai B'rith International]]
| type = [[Nonprofit organization]]
| type = [[List of Jewish fraternities and sororities|Jewish]]
| leader_name = Matthew Grossman<ref name=team>"[https://bbyo.org/about-us/our-team Our Team]". ''BBYO''. Retrieved December 12, 2019.</ref> | leader_title = [[Executive Director]]
| status = Active
| leader_name2 = Ruth Suzman<ref name=team/> | leader_title2 = [[Chairman|Chair]], [[Board of Directors]]
| scope = International
| headquarters = 800 Eighth Street NW,<br/> [[Washington, D.C.]] 20001, U.S.
| emphasis = Jewish youth
| coordinates = {{coords|38.900086|-77.023027|display=inline, title}}
| members = 70,000 high school
| employees = 357<ref name=990-2019/> | employees_year = 2018
| lifetime = 350,000
| volunteers = 700<ref name= 990-2019/> | volunteers_year = 2018
| nickname = Alephs, BBGs
| revenue = $37,027,852<ref name= 990-2019/> | revenue_year = 2019
| pillars = Inclusivity, Jewish Identity, Active Leadership, and Tradition
| expenses = $35,942,141<ref name= 990-2019/> | expenses_year = 2019
| chapters = 700+
| endowment = $15,766,659 <sub>(2019)</sub><ref name= 990-2019/>
| address = 529 14th Street NW, Suite 705
| subsidiaries = BBYO Immersive Experiences <sub>([[limited liability company|LLC]])</sub>,<br/> BBYO Passport <sub>([[limited liability company|LLC]])</sub>,<br/> BBYO Fund for the Future <sub>([[501(c)(3)]])</sub><ref name= 990-2019/>
| city = [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]]
| area_served = [[Europe]], [[South Africa]], [[Asia]], [[South America]], [[Australia]], and [[North America]]
| state = [[District of Columbia|DC]]
| postal code = 20045
| country = United States
| website = {{URL|https://www.bbyo.org}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.bbyo.org}}
}}
}}'''BBYO''' (formerly ''B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.''<ref name= corp/>) is a Jewish teen movement, organized as a [[501(c)(3)]] [[nonprofit organization]] and headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]] The organization is intended to build the identity of Jewish teens and offer leadership development programs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jewishcharleston.org/community-directory/bbyo-inc|title=BBYO, Inc. {{!}} Charleston Jewish Federation|website=www.jewishcharleston.org|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
'''BBYO''' (''B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.''<ref name= corp>"[https://corponline.dcra.dc.gov/BizEntity.aspx/ViewEntityData?entityId=2665715 B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION INC. - Initial File Number: 212043]". ''Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs''. Government of the District of Columbia. Retrieved December 12, 2019.</ref> formerly part of ''B'nai B'rith International'') is a Jewish teen movement, organized as a [[501(c)(3)]] [[nonprofit organization]] and headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]] The organization is intended to build the identity of Jewish teens and offer leadership development programs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jewishcharleston.org/community-directory/bbyo-inc|title=BBYO, Inc. {{!}} Charleston Jewish Federation|website=www.jewishcharleston.org|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>


On June 19, 2001, the movement split from [[B'nai B'rith International]], which had been its parent organization, to become incorporated as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.<ref name= corp/>
On June 19, 2001, the movement split from [[B'nai B'rith International]], which had been its parent organization, to become incorporated as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.<ref name= corp/>


BBYO is organized into local fraternity- and sorority-like chapters. Male chapters are known as [[Aleph Zadik Aleph|AZA]] chapters and their members are known as Alephs, and female chapters as BBG chapters, their members known as BBGs. AZA and BBG were independent organizations (beginning in 1924 and 1944 respectively) before becoming brother and sister organizations under [[B'nai B'rith]]. In some communities, there are co-ed BBYO chapters which borrow traditions from both organizations.
BBYO is organized into local fraternity- and sorority-like chapters. Male chapters are known as [[Aleph Zadik Aleph|AZA]] chapters and their members are known as Alephs and female chapters as BBG chapters, and their members are known as BBGs. AZA and BBG were independent organizations (beginning in 1924 and 1944 respectively) before becoming brother and sister organizations under [[B'nai B'rith]]. In some communities, there are co-ed BBYO chapters that borrow traditions from both organizations.

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== Organizational model ==
The organization is active in more than 70 regions, in Europe, South Africa, Australia and North America. BBYO has more than 75,000 members and over 250,000 alumni, as well as about 800 volunteer advisors.<ref name=":0" />

BBYO connects Jewish youth with their cultural Jewish roots. By using modern technologies and offering innovative possibilities, the organization reaches many young people.<ref name=":0" />


==History==
==History==
{{unsourced|section|date=December 2022}}
===Early days of BBYO===
===Early days of BBYO===
{{Further|Aleph Zadik Aleph}}
{{Further|Aleph Zadik Aleph}}
AZA's original advisor, Nathan Mnookin, soon left Omaha for his hometown of [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], where he started a similar group with the same name. The Omaha group selected a new advisor, Sam Beber, who soon laid out his plans for an international youth movement based on the local AZA model. In 1924, the Aleph Tzadik Aleph for Young Men, now an international Jewish fraternity, was formed according to Kubo's plan, with the Omaha and Kansas City chapters receiving the first two charters. Four chapters were in attendance at the first convention in June 1924, and ten at the second convention the following summer.
AZA's original advisor, Nathan Mnookin, soon left Omaha for his hometown of [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], where he started a similar group with the same name. The Omaha group selected a new advisor, Sam Beber, who soon laid out his plans for an international youth movement based on the local AZA model. On May 3, 1924, <ref>[https://bbyo.org/about-us/history/history-narrative "About Us: Narrative History"], BBYO.org</ref> the Aleph Tzadik Aleph for Young Men, now an international Jewish fraternity, was formed according to Kubo's plan, with the Omaha and Kansas City chapters receiving the first two charters. Four chapters were in attendance at the first convention in June 1924, and ten at the second convention the following summer.


By 1925, AZA had expanded east with dozens of chapters across the country. At Beber's urging, [[B'nai B'rith]] took up the issue of officially adopting AZA as its junior auxiliary at their national convention in 1925. Supported by [[Henry Monsky]], who himself was vying for the B'nai B'rith presidency, the convention adopted a committee report affirming its approval of the organization under B'nai B'rith's jurisdiction. Immediately following the convention, B'nai B'rith Executive Committee met and officially adopted AZA, which then became known as the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith.
By 1925, AZA had expanded east with dozens of chapters across the country. At Beber's urging, [[B'nai B'rith]] took up the issue of officially adopting AZA as its junior auxiliary at their national convention in 1925. Supported by [[Henry Monsky]], who himself was vying for the B'nai B'rith presidency, the convention adopted a committee report affirming its approval of the organization under B'nai B'rith's jurisdiction. Immediately following the convention, the B'nai B'rith Executive Committee met and officially adopted AZA, which then became known as the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith.


===BBYO's beginnings===
===BBYO's beginnings===
In 1944, after a few past failed attempts to begin a Jewish youth group for young women, B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG) became officially recognized and adopted by [[B'nai B'rith]]. Anita Perlman is credited with the development of BBG as Sam Beber is credited with the AZA. For the first time, AZA and BBG were united under a single organization, officially cementing their relationship and brother and sister organizations. Combined, the two youth movements were called the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, and BBYO was born.
In 1944, after a few past failed attempts to begin a Jewish youth group for young women, B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG) became officially recognized and adopted by [[B'nai B'rith]]. Anita Perlman is credited with the development of BBG as Sam Beber is credited with the AZA. For the first time, AZA and BBG were united under a single organization, officially cementing their relationship and brother and sister organizations. Combined, the two youth movements were called the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, and BBYO was born.


===From past to present with BBYO===
===From past to present with BBYO===
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After more than 75 years of general prosperity, B'nai B'rith began a massive restructuring at the turn of the 21st century in response to the changing face of North American Jewry. As a result, what was then the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization split from B'nai B'rith and, on June 19, 2001, it was incorporated as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc., a separate [[nonprofit organization]].<ref name=corp/> The new organization received substantial funding from the [[Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies]], and it was [[chairman|chaired]] by [[Lynn Schusterman]].
Although the organization has changed greatly behind-the-scenes over the years, its original tenets still remain true: dedication to Jewish life, a pluralistic approach, commitment to community service and social action, and a youth leadership model. BBYO continues to be open to all teenagers that identify themselves as Jews, without exception. Members participate in meeting rituals and sing pep songs that date back to the organization's earliest days. The organization continues to maintain and contribute to its International Service Fund, initiated at the very first international convention. Although the number of professional staff has increased dramatically, BBYO continues to maintain democratic youth leadership at the every level.


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Traditionally, BBYO was a conglomeration of many largely independent regions. This was the result of the modification of B'nai B'rith's long-standing "district" model. As new forms of communication have brought the members and staff of BBYO in closer contact, and as the differences between geographic regions continue to deteriorate, BBYO has become much more of a top-down organization, with standardized marketing materials and directives. BBYO has reached into the online market with its b-linked.org website, into the middle school market with its BBYO Connect programs, and the adult market with its Friends & Alumni Network.{{cn|date=August 2023}}
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Just as the organization changed greatly in its first few years, starting as a local youth group to being adopted as the official youth auxiliary of the world's largest Jewish organization, it likewise has undergone drastic changes in recent years. After more than 75 years of a general prosperity, B'nai B'rith began a massive restructuring at the turn of the 21st century in response to the changing face of North American Jewry. As a result, what was then the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization split from B'nai B'rith and, on June 19, 2001, it was incorporated as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc., a separate [[nonprofit organization]].<ref name=corp/> The new organization received substantial funding from the [[Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation]], and it was [[chairman|chaired]] by [[Lynn Schusterman]].


On February 15-19, 2024 BBYO held its Intentional Convention in Orlando, Florida. This convention marked its 100th year as a youth organization for the AZA (Boys) and 80th year for BBG's (girls). The organization is active in more than seventy regions in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and North America.<ref name=":0" /> As of 2024, BBYO has more than 700 chapters in fifty counties, with 70,000 members and over 350,000 alumni.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Mission & History |url=https://bbyo.org/about-us/mission-history |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=BBYO}}</ref>
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Traditionally, BBYO was a conglomeration of many largely independent regions. This was the result of the modification of B'nai B'rith's long-standing "district" model. As new forms of communication have brought the members and staff of BBYO in closer contact, and as the differences between geographic regions continue to deteriorate, BBYO has become much more of a top-down organization, with standardized marketing materials and directives. BBYO has reached into the online market with its b-linked.org website, into the middle school market with its BBYO Connect programs, and into the adult market with its Friends & Alumni Network.

== Symbols ==
BBYO's core values or pillars are Inclusivity, Jewish Identity, Active Leadership, and Tradition.<ref name=":1" />

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== Organizational model ==
BBYO is organized into local fraternity- and sorority-like chapters. Male chapters are known as [[Aleph Zadik Aleph|AZA]] chapters and their members are called Alephs. Female chapters are known as BBG chapters, their members are called BBGs. AZA and BBG were independent organizations (beginning in 1924 and 1944 respectively) before becoming brother and sister organizations under [[B'nai B'rith]]. In some communities, there are co-ed BBYO chapters that borrow traditions from both organizations.


==See also==
== See also ==
*[[UK and Ireland BBYO]]
*[[List of Jewish fraternities and sororities]]
*[[List of Jewish fraternities and sororities]]


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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|https://www.bbyo.org}}
*{{URL|http://www.jewishexponent.com/community/2016/10/bbyo-parties-on-spirit-of-philadelphia|BBYO Parties on Spirit of Philadelphia}}
*{{URL|http://www.jewishexponent.com/community/2016/10/bbyo-parties-on-spirit-of-philadelphia|BBYO Parties on Spirit of Philadelphia}}
*{{URL|http://atlantajewishtimes.com/2016/09/bbyo-expands-impact-membership/|BBYO Expands Impact, Membership}}
*{{URL|http://atlantajewishtimes.com/2016/09/bbyo-expands-impact-membership/|BBYO Expands Impact, Membership}}
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[[Category:B'nai B'rith]]
[[Category:B'nai B'rith]]
[[Category:Jewish youth organizations]]
[[Category:Jewish youth organizations based in the United States]]
[[Category:Youth-led organizations]]
[[Category:Youth-led organizations]]
[[Category:Youth organizations established in 1944]]
[[Category:Youth organizations established in 1944]]
[[Category:Youth organizations based in Canada]]
[[Category:Jewish youth organizations based in Canada]]
[[Category:Youth organizations based in Washington, D.C.]]
[[Category:Youth organizations based in Washington, D.C.]]

Latest revision as of 07:56, 15 October 2024

BBYO
Logo of BBYO
Founded1924; 100 years ago (1924)
Omaha, Nebraska, US
TypeJewish
Affiliation
StatusActive
EmphasisJewish youth
ScopeInternational
PillarsInclusivity, Jewish Identity, Active Leadership, and Tradition
Chapters700+
Members70,000 high school active
350,000 lifetime
NicknameAlephs, BBGs
Headquarters529 14th Street NW, Suite 705
Washington, DC 20045
United States
Websitewww.bbyo.org

BBYO (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.[1] formerly part of B'nai B'rith International) is a Jewish teen movement, organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization is intended to build the identity of Jewish teens and offer leadership development programs.[2]

On June 19, 2001, the movement split from B'nai B'rith International, which had been its parent organization, to become incorporated as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc.[1]

BBYO is organized into local fraternity- and sorority-like chapters. Male chapters are known as AZA chapters and their members are known as Alephs and female chapters as BBG chapters, and their members are known as BBGs. AZA and BBG were independent organizations (beginning in 1924 and 1944 respectively) before becoming brother and sister organizations under B'nai B'rith. In some communities, there are co-ed BBYO chapters that borrow traditions from both organizations.

History

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Early days of BBYO

[edit]
Further information: Aleph Zadik Aleph

AZA's original advisor, Nathan Mnookin, soon left Omaha for his hometown of Kansas City, where he started a similar group with the same name. The Omaha group selected a new advisor, Sam Beber, who soon laid out his plans for an international youth movement based on the local AZA model. On May 3, 1924, [3] the Aleph Tzadik Aleph for Young Men, now an international Jewish fraternity, was formed according to Kubo's plan, with the Omaha and Kansas City chapters receiving the first two charters. Four chapters were in attendance at the first convention in June 1924, and ten at the second convention the following summer.

By 1925, AZA had expanded east with dozens of chapters across the country. At Beber's urging, B'nai B'rith took up the issue of officially adopting AZA as its junior auxiliary at their national convention in 1925. Supported by Henry Monsky, who himself was vying for the B'nai B'rith presidency, the convention adopted a committee report affirming its approval of the organization under B'nai B'rith's jurisdiction. Immediately following the convention, the B'nai B'rith Executive Committee met and officially adopted AZA, which then became known as the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith.

BBYO's beginnings

[edit]

In 1944, after a few past failed attempts to begin a Jewish youth group for young women, B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG) became officially recognized and adopted by B'nai B'rith. Anita Perlman is credited with the development of BBG as Sam Beber is credited with the AZA. For the first time, AZA and BBG were united under a single organization, officially cementing their relationship and brother and sister organizations. Combined, the two youth movements were called the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, and BBYO was born.

From past to present with BBYO

[edit]

After more than 75 years of general prosperity, B'nai B'rith began a massive restructuring at the turn of the 21st century in response to the changing face of North American Jewry. As a result, what was then the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization split from B'nai B'rith and, on June 19, 2001, it was incorporated as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc., a separate nonprofit organization.[1] The new organization received substantial funding from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, and it was chaired by Lynn Schusterman.

Traditionally, BBYO was a conglomeration of many largely independent regions. This was the result of the modification of B'nai B'rith's long-standing "district" model. As new forms of communication have brought the members and staff of BBYO in closer contact, and as the differences between geographic regions continue to deteriorate, BBYO has become much more of a top-down organization, with standardized marketing materials and directives. BBYO has reached into the online market with its b-linked.org website, into the middle school market with its BBYO Connect programs, and the adult market with its Friends & Alumni Network.[citation needed]

On February 15-19, 2024 BBYO held its Intentional Convention in Orlando, Florida. This convention marked its 100th year as a youth organization for the AZA (Boys) and 80th year for BBG's (girls). The organization is active in more than seventy regions in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and North America.[2] As of 2024, BBYO has more than 700 chapters in fifty counties, with 70,000 members and over 350,000 alumni.[2][4]

Symbols

[edit]

BBYO's core values or pillars are Inclusivity, Jewish Identity, Active Leadership, and Tradition.[4]

Organizational model

[edit]

BBYO is organized into local fraternity- and sorority-like chapters. Male chapters are known as AZA chapters and their members are called Alephs. Female chapters are known as BBG chapters, their members are called BBGs. AZA and BBG were independent organizations (beginning in 1924 and 1944 respectively) before becoming brother and sister organizations under B'nai B'rith. In some communities, there are co-ed BBYO chapters that borrow traditions from both organizations.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION INC. - Initial File Number: 212043". Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Government of the District of Columbia. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "BBYO, Inc. | Charleston Jewish Federation". www.jewishcharleston.org. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  3. ^ "About Us: Narrative History", BBYO.org
  4. ^ a b "Mission & History". BBYO. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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