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Secular Holiday
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
September 15, 2023
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September 17, 2023
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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
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
September 24, 2023
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September 25, 2023
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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is Judaismβs most serious day. Jews make amends with themselves and others and try to do better next year.
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Launch
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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Jewish Holiday
September 29, 2023
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October 6, 2023
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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
October 6, 2023
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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
October 7, 2023
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October 8, 2023
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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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Deadline
November 1, 2023
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Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.
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Launch
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
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
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
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
November 28, 2023
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An annual campaign during Giving Tuesday to raise big for chapters and regions.
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Jewish Holiday
December 7, 2023
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December 15, 2023
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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
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
December 25, 2023
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Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Secular Holiday
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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Secular Holiday
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
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
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
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
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
January 27, 2023
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A worldwide day to commemorate the millions of victims of the Holocaust.
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Jewish Holiday
February 5, 2023
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February 6, 2023
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Tu BβShvat is the official New Year for the trees, also known as βbirthdayβ of all fruit trees.
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Event
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
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
February 16, 2023
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February 20, 2023
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BBYOβs signature gathering uniting 5,000 of the Jewish communityβs top teen leaders, educators, professionals and philanthropists.
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Campaign
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
March 6, 2023
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March 7, 2023
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Purim is a festive holiday that commemorates the salvation of the Jews from the evil Hamanβs intended genocide.
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Faith Holiday
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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Faith Holiday
March 22, 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
April 5, 2023
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April 13, 2023
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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
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
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
April 17, 2023
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Israelβs Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed in commemoration for the victims of the Holocaust.
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Campaign
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
April 24, 2023
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April 25, 2023
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Israelβs Day of Remembrance commemorating Israelβs fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
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Jewish Holiday
April 25, 2023
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April 26, 2023
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Israelβs Independence Day celebrated with a joyous festival commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
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Campaign
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
April 30, 2023
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Submit your application for this wave of International Awards.
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Training
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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Secular Holiday
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
May 8, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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Lag BβOmer serves as a festive break for the mourning period of the Omer and is usually marked by celebrations.
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Jewish Holiday
May 25, 2023
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Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai as well as the grain harvest for the summer.
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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
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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Secular Holiday
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
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
June 11, 2025
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June 23, 2025
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BBYOβs 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
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
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
June 25, 2025
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July 7, 2025
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BBYOβs 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
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
June 25, 2025
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July 16, 2025
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BBYOβs 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
June 25, 2025
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July 7, 2025
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BBYOβs 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
July 16, 2025
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July 28, 2025
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BBYOβs 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
July 16, 2025
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August 5, 2025
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BBYOβs signature Jewish identity exploration program where teens learn alongside a diverse community of teens and educators.
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Summer
July 30, 2025
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August 11, 2025
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BBYOβs 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
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
August 1, 2023
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August 13, 2023
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BBYOβs 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
July 16, 2025
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August 5, 2025
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BBYOβs signature Jewish identity exploration program where teens learn alongside a diverse community of teens and educators.
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