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Jake Goldsmith

Aventura, Florida, United States

Class of 2027

Jake is an Aleph living in Aventura, Florida. He plays golf and serves as the Sports and Print Managing Editor for his school newspaper.

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December 16, 2025

The Hanukkah Attack Felt From Over 10,000 Miles Away

Jake Goldsmith from Miami Region explains his direct battle against antisemitism in regards to the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia.

Aventura, Florida, United States

The Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) are a fraternity and sorority for Jewish teens—together, we are BBYO. Since our founding in 1924 (AZA) and 1944 (BBG), we have been member-led. Our priorities and programs reflect the interests and issues that matter most to us. Our pursuits are as diverse as our participants.

AZA and BBG welcome Jewish teens of all backgrounds, denominations, gender, race, sexual orientations, and socio-economic status as well as those with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities.

How My Judaism Shaped My High School Self

Nora Margolis

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

The Importance of Chapter Big/Little

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Melville, New York, United States

Thick, Curly Hair

Marissa Friedlander

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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