BBYO, Jewish youth organization in Washington DC, United States.
BBYO is a youth organization across North America focused on developing leadership skills and community service work. The group operates through local chapters structured like fraternities and sororities that bring members together for various programs and initiatives.
The organization was founded in 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska and was originally connected to B'nai B'rith International. It became independent in 2001 to better focus on the needs of young Jewish people.
The organization divides its chapters into AZA for male members and BBG for female members, creating separate communities where young people explore their Jewish identity together. Members gather regularly for educational programs, discussions, and social events that connect them to their faith and heritage.
Members can participate in international conventions and attend summer camps in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Exchange programs also connect participants with communities in Israel and other locations.
The organization runs programs like the Adopt-a-Grandparent program where young people work with elderly members of their community. It also supports underserved communities through the Holocaust Expression Theatre and other educational initiatives.
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