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Nica Shapovalova

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Class of 2026

Nica Shapovalova is a BBG from Eastern Region: Virginia Council and cheers for her high school.

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Biography represents the author during their participation in BBYO.

February 3, 2026

The Undeniable Impact of BBYO’s Summer Programs

From never thinking BBYO summer was for me to sitting in row 48, seat D, flying toward lifelong friends, a Jewish home, and a version of myself I never knew I’d become.

Nica Shapovalova

Richmond, Virginia, 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 Being Katvanit Has Deepened My Love for BBYO and Helped Me Grow

Molly Borkon

Roslyn, New York, United States

Keeping Tradition Alive in Chapter Programming

Rylie Birnbaum

Melville, New York, United States

Why You Should Steer a BBYO Convention

Aitan Herman

Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States

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