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September

Secular Holiday

U.S. Labor Day

September 4, 2023

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

September 17, 2023

1 תשרי‎ 5784

2 תשרי‎ 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

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

September 25, 2023

10 תשרי‎ 5784

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

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

October 6, 2023

15 תשרי‎ 5784

21 תשרי‎ 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

October 7, 2023

22 תשרי‎ 5784

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

October 8, 2023

23 תשרי‎ 5784

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 🏆

November 1, 2023

Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.

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Launch

Summer Registration Opens

November 3, 2023

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

November 17, 2023

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

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

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

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Campaign

#givingBBYOday

November 28, 2023

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

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December

Jewish Holiday

Hanukkah

December 7, 2023

December 15, 2023

25 כסלו‎ 5784

2 טבת‎ 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

December 9, 2023

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

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

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Secular Holiday

New Year's Eve

December 31, 2023

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

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

January 12, 2023

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

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Training

Officer Training Calls

January 15, 2023

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

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Deadline

International Awards IC Deadline 🏆

January 16, 2023

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

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

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

February 6, 2023

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

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Event

Global Ambassadors Week

February 9, 2023

February 15, 2023

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

February 16, 2023

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

February 20, 2023

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

March 31, 2023

A month where chapters celebrate their incredible volunteer advisors.

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Jewish Holiday

Purim

March 6, 2023

March 7, 2023

13 אדר‎ 5783

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

April 21, 2023

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

April 21, 2023

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

April 13, 2023

15 ניסן‎ 5783

22 ניסן‎ 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

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

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

April 18, 2023

27 ניסן‎ 5783

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

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

April 25, 2023

4 אייר‎ 5783

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

April 26, 2023

5 אייר‎ 5783

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

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

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Deadline

International Awards Deadline 🏆

April 30, 2023

Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.

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Training

Officer Training Calls

April 30, 2023

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

May 31, 2023

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

May 9, 2023

18 אייר‎ 5783

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

May 27, 2023

6 סיון ‎5783

7 סיון ‎5783

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

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

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, 2023

June 30, 2023

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

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Summer

CLTC 1

June 6, 2023

June 18, 2023

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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Launch

International Leadership Network (ILN) Applications Open

June 8, 2023

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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Secular Holiday

Juneteenth

June 19, 2023

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

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Summer

CLTC 2

June 20, 2023

July 2, 2023

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

ILTC

June 22, 2023

July 10, 2023

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

Camp BBYO: Session 1

June 22, 2023

July 3, 2023

BBYO’s camp that offers rising 9th and 10th graders an opportunity to experience the greatest hits of a BBYO summer.

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July

Summer

CLTC 2

June 20, 2023

July 2, 2023

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

ILTC

June 22, 2023

July 10, 2023

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

Camp BBYO: Session 1

June 22, 2023

July 3, 2023

BBYO’s camp that offers rising 9th and 10th graders an opportunity to experience the greatest hits of a BBYO summer.

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Summer

ILSI

June 27, 2023

July 18, 2023

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 3

July 4, 2023

July 16, 2023

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 12, 2023

August 1, 2023

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 18, 2023

July 30, 2023

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

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

International Kallah

July 12, 2023

August 1, 2023

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

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Summer

CLTC 5

August 1, 2023

August 13, 2023

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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