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September

Secular Holiday

U.S. Labor Day

September 4, 2023

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Labor Day is a U.S. holiday, celebrated on the first Monday in September, that recognizes the contributions of the American labor movement.

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Jewish Holiday

Rosh Hashanah

September 15, 2023

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September 17, 2023

1 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

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2 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of rejoicing and introspection, marked by family meals, services, and sounding the shofar.

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Training

Officer Training Calls

September 18, 2023

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Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.

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Jewish Holiday

Yom Kippur

September 24, 2023

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September 25, 2023

10 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is Judaism’s most serious day. Jews make amends with themselves and others and try to do better next year.

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Launch

IC Registration Launch Night

September 28, 2023

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Registration opens for BBYO's International Convention 2023 in Dallas, Texas, marked by local launch parties around the world.

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October

Jewish Holiday

Sukkot

September 29, 2023

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October 6, 2023

15 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

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21 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

Sukkot is a festival that commemorates the dwelling of the Israelites in huts during their 40-year journey in the desert.

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Jewish Holiday

Shemini Atzeret

October 6, 2023

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October 7, 2023

22 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

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Shmeini Atzeret immediately follows Sukkot and is when we add in the prayer for rain as we hope for a bountiful new year.

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Jewish Holiday

Simchat Torah

October 7, 2023

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October 8, 2023

23 ΧͺΧ©Χ¨Χ™β€Ž 5784

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A Jewish holiday that celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle.

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November

Deadline

International Awards Deadline πŸ†

November 1, 2023

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Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.

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Launch

Summer Registration Opens

November 3, 2023

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The launch date for signing up for all BBYO Summer Experiences happening in the United States.

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Promotion

Summer Early Bird Discount (U.S. and Canada)

November 3, 2023

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November 17, 2023

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A period to save big by registering early for a BBYO Summer Experiences happening in the United States.

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Training

Officer Training Calls

November 13, 2023

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Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.

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Secular Holiday

U.S. Thanksgiving

November 23, 2023

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A harvest festival revolving around giving thanks celebrated through spending time with extended family.

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Campaign

#givingBBYOday

November 28, 2023

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An annual campaign during Giving Tuesday to raise big for chapters and regions.

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December

Jewish Holiday

Hanukkah

December 7, 2023

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December 15, 2023

25 Χ›Χ‘ΧœΧ•β€Ž 5784

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2 Χ˜Χ‘Χͺβ€Ž 5784

Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration that marks the victory of a small band of Jews called the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek Empire.

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Event

Global Shabbat

December 8, 2023

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December 9, 2023

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A worldwide meaningful Shabbat experience bringing together Holocaust survivors, business professions, faith leaders, politicians, and more.

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Faith Holiday

Christmas

December 25, 2023

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Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Secular Holiday

New Year's Eve

December 31, 2023

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New Year's Day is a festival for the last day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.

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January

Secular Holiday

New Year's Day

January 1, 2023

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New Year's Day is a festival for the first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.

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Event

BBYO Staff Conference

January 9, 2023

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January 12, 2023

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An annual gathering of all full-time BBYO professionals from around the world.

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Training

Officer Training Calls

January 15, 2023

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Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.

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Deadline

International Awards IC Deadline πŸ†

January 16, 2023

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Submit your application for this wave of International Awards. If you submit by this deadline, we will feature your name on our Honor Roll at IC.

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Secular Holiday

Lunar New Year

January 22, 2023

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Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar.

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Jewish Holiday

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27, 2023

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A worldwide day to commemorate the millions of victims of the Holocaust.

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February

Jewish Holiday

Tu B'Shvat

February 5, 2023

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February 6, 2023

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Tu B’Shvat is the official New Year for the trees, also known as β€œbirthday” of all fruit trees.

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Event

Global Ambassadors Week

February 9, 2023

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February 15, 2023

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A pre-IC experience for any delegate coming to IC from outside of the U.S. and Canada.

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Event

IC Summit

February 15, 2023

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February 16, 2023

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A pre-IC experience that unites the core of the Movement from around the world to network and learn new skills.

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Event

International Convention

February 16, 2023

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February 20, 2023

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BBYO’s signature gathering uniting 5,000 of the Jewish community’s top teen leaders, educators, professionals and philanthropists.

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March

Campaign

Advisor Appreciation Month

March 1, 2023

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March 31, 2023

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A month where chapters celebrate their incredible volunteer advisors.

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Jewish Holiday

Purim

March 6, 2023

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March 7, 2023

13 ΧΧ“Χ¨β€Ž 5783

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Purim is a festive holiday that commemorates the salvation of the Jews from the evil Haman’s intended genocide.

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Faith Holiday

Ramadan

March 22, 2023

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April 21, 2023

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Ramadan is an Islamic holiday that celebrates the month the Prophet Muhammad was granted the Qur'an, Islam's holy text.

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April

Faith Holiday

Ramadan

March 22, 2023

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April 21, 2023

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Ramadan is an Islamic holiday that celebrates the month the Prophet Muhammad was granted the Qur'an, Islam's holy text.

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Jewish Holiday

Passover

April 5, 2023

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April 13, 2023

15 Χ Χ™Χ‘ΧŸβ€Ž 5783

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22 Χ Χ™Χ‘ΧŸβ€Ž 5783

Passover is a festival of freedom marking the Jews redemption from slavery in Egypt observed through Seders with stories, songs, and foods.

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Faith Holiday

Easter

April 9, 2023

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Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

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Campaign

J-Serve

April 16, 2023

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The International Day of Jewish Youth Service where Jewish teens worldwide amplify year-round efforts to make the world a better place.

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Jewish Holiday

Yom HaShoah

April 17, 2023

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April 18, 2023

27 Χ Χ™Χ‘ΧŸβ€Ž 5783

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Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed in commemoration for the victims of the Holocaust.

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Campaign

BBG Founders' Day

April 22, 2023

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The birthday of AZA is April 22, 1944! Chapters honor the founding of BBG with celebrations, traditions, reuniting with alumni, and more.

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Jewish Holiday

Yom HaZikaron

April 24, 2023

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April 25, 2023

4 ΧΧ™Χ™Χ¨β€Ž 5783

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Israel’s Day of Remembrance commemorating Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

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Jewish Holiday

Yom Ha'atzmaut

April 25, 2023

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April 26, 2023

5 ΧΧ™Χ™Χ¨β€Ž 5783

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Israel’s Independence Day celebrated with a joyous festival commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.

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Campaign

Letters Day

April 26, 2023

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A day of Movement pride where members wear AZA, BBG, and BBYO swag.

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Deadline

International Awards Deadline πŸ†

April 30, 2023

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Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.

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Training

Officer Training Calls

April 30, 2023

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Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.

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May

Secular Holiday

Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2023

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May 31, 2023

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This holiday promotes the importance of mental health and taking care of those living with mental health challenges.

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Jewish Holiday

Lag BaOmer

May 8, 2023

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May 9, 2023

18 ΧΧ™Χ™Χ¨β€Ž 5783

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Lag B’Omer serves as a festive break for the mourning period of the Omer and is usually marked by celebrations.

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Jewish Holiday

Shavuot

May 25, 2023

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May 27, 2023

6 Χ‘Χ™Χ•ΧŸ β€Ž5783

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7 Χ‘Χ™Χ•ΧŸ β€Ž5783

Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai as well as the grain harvest for the summer.

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Secular Holiday

U.S. Memorial Day

May 29, 2023

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Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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Campaign

AZA Founders' Day (BBYO's 100th Birthday!)

May 3, 2024

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The birthday of AZA is May 3, 1924! Chapters honor the founding of AZA with celebrations, traditions, reuniting with alumni, and more.

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June

Secular Holiday

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June 1, 2025

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June 30, 2025

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Pride Month is dedicated to the observance of LGBTQ+ community visibility and the movement toward equality.

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Launch

International Leadership Network (ILN) Applications Open

June 8, 2025

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The ILN is where members can help build the Movement. Teens can sign up for an existing group or build their own

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Summer

CLTC 1

June 11, 2025

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June 23, 2025

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BBYO’s experience for rising 10th and 11th graders where you meet teens from around the world and learn how to build chapters.

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Secular Holiday

Juneteenth

June 19, 2025

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Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War.

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Summer

ILTC

June 25, 2025

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July 14, 2025

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BBYO's core leadership experience for teens who want to grow their community, build a global network, and lead on a larger scale.

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Summer

CLTC 2

June 25, 2025

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July 7, 2025

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BBYO’s experience for rising 10th and 11th graders where you meet teens from around the world and learn how to build chapters.

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July

Summer

ILTC

June 25, 2025

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July 14, 2025

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BBYO's core leadership experience for teens who want to grow their community, build a global network, and lead on a larger scale.

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Summer

ILSI

June 25, 2025

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July 16, 2025

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BBYO’s three-week leadership program in Israel that travels the country for teens to explore, meet with leaders, and learn from experts.

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Summer

CLTC 2

June 25, 2025

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July 7, 2025

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BBYO’s experience for rising 10th and 11th graders where you meet teens from around the world and learn how to build chapters.

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Summer

CLTC 3

July 16, 2025

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July 28, 2025

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BBYO’s experience for rising 10th and 11th graders where you meet teens from around the world and learn how to build chapters.

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Summer

International Kallah

July 16, 2025

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August 5, 2025

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BBYO’s signature Jewish identity exploration program where teens learn alongside a diverse community of teens and educators.

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Summer

CLTC 4

July 30, 2025

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August 11, 2025

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BBYO’s experience for rising 10th and 11th graders where you meet teens from around the world and learn how to build chapters.

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August

Launch

International Leadership Network (ILN) Applications Close

June 4, 2023

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The ILN is where members can help build the Movement. Teens can sign up for an existing group or build their own

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Summer

CLTC 5

August 1, 2023

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August 13, 2023

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BBYO’s experience for rising 10th and 11th graders where you meet teens from around the world and learn how to build chapters.

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Summer

International Kallah

July 16, 2025

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August 5, 2025

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BBYO’s signature Jewish identity exploration program where teens learn alongside a diverse community of teens and educators.

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