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Leah Merwin

NRE: Baltimore, USA

Class of 2026

Leah is a BBG from NRE: Baltimore and loves to dance, hang out with friends, and play with her dog, Lulu!

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December 23, 2025

Parshat Vayigash: Dropping the Mask

Parshat Vayigash teaches us that while hiding our feelings might feel safe, true brotherhood and sisterhood only begin when we find the courage to be vulnerable.

NRE: Baltimore, USA

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.

Parshat Vayigash: Dropping the Mask

Leah Merwin

NRE: Baltimore, USA

Every Man is an Island

Yoni Levkovitz

Jupiter, Florida, United States

DIML @ Florida Fall Convention

Lexi Davidson

Weston, Florida, United States

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