Resolutions and motions passed by the AZA & BBG Executive Body.
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The ISF will be formally included in the curricula of CLTC and ‘Perlman Summer’ as a core educational component.
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BBYO commits to commemorating the atrocities of October 7th across the Movement.
Resolution
A task force will develop programs for the Program Bank that recommit Alephs to being strong and healthy role models.
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Celebrating BBYO's tremendous growth worldwide. As of February 2024, 63 countries engage with BBYO, and it is extraordinary to welcome so many new members into our Movement.
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The Greater Jersey Hudson River Region will rename itself to become the Greater Jersey Region.
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The ISF will allocate funds to the Jewish community in Uganda to support local programming and strengthen the relationship.
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The Executive Body will release funds to help re-supply Judaica and Jewish communal supplies to the most impacted parts of Maui's Jewish community.
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BBYO will ideate sustainability guidelines with a group of representatives from communities across the globe.
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A resource card consisting of resources and a pre-convention wellness checklist that will be on every member's name tag at all conventions. BBYO wellness posters will be hung at all overnight programming.
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BBYO will establish the Ruth Suzman Service and Leadership Award is established to celebrate teens who are committed to volunteerism, philanthropy, and integrity.
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Operation Dugo is introduced, joining Zikaron BaSalon, as one of BBYO's Official International Holocaust Remembrance Day Projects.
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We proudly celebrate the renewed growth and community building in Boise, Idaho; Colorado Springs, Colorado; El Paso, Texas; Hamilton, Ontario; Princeton, New Jersey; Reno, Nevada; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Center City, Pennsylvania; Springfield, Massachusetts; we welcome to our global Order for the first time, Hawaii and Puerto Rico; and we honor the blossoming of BBYO in Japan, Singapore, Sweden, and Uganda.
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AZA and BBG will celebrate BBYO's Centennial anniversary and 100 years of AZA.
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AZA and BBG commit to rallying around Earthquake Relief in Turkey, providing aid and support to communities affected by the disaster.
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BBYO will remain steadfast in its enduring commitment to Ukraine and the Jewish teen communities of Ukraine and Russia. BBYO will launch a networking effort with AJT and the JDC to connect all Ukrainian teen refugees around the world, outside Ukraine, with local BBYO (or partner) chapters with complimentary membership and scholarship to support immediate participation.
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The ISF will allocate funds to Jewish enrichment tools to support BBYO's partner communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.
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BBYO's lifetime members will be contacted regularly to confirm their desire to have their information remain accurate and engaged in the Alumni Engagement Network.
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AZA and BBG will each establish committees of representatives to review and revise the BBG Constitution and the AZA Constitution and present their findings at IC 2023 in Dallas, Texas.
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The Memorial Grove at BBYO Perlman Camp will be rebuild to honor and remember Alephs and BBGs who passed.
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BBYO will work on content and tools that enable and empower Jewish teens everywhere to share Holocaust education with BBYO peers, chapters, and the broader community.
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The global BBYO Movement wishes to extend its gratitude and appreciation to the Maccabi World Union and the Maccabiah movement for hosting BBYO in such meaningful, unprecedented, and gracious waysas special guests throughout the 2022 Maccabiah Games.
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The Movement will update BBYO's Code of Conduct and Community Agreements to celebrate, embrace, and respect consent in all communities.
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AZA & BBG will allocate funds from the ISF to the Jordan L. Kronen Charitable Fund, leladeinu, and St. Francis Neighborhood Center.
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The Movement establishes a Global Advisory Committee from each of BBYO's Global Hubs.
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The Rising Leader Award will be included in the slate of AZA & BBG International Awards.
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The Movement will prioritize Stand UP and include it in the curriculum content of its core summer leadership programs.
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We proudly welcome and congratulate the establishment and growth of these communities: Basel, Switzerland; Boulder, Colorado; College Station, Texas; Dublin, Ireland; Tokyo, Japan; Madrid, Málaga, and Melilla, Spain; Montreal, Quebec; Casablanca, Morocco; Orange County, California; Saskatoon, Canada; Glasgow, Scotland; and Singapore.
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The Movement’s ‘For Every Jewish Teen’ Campaign will ensure that the opportunity to participate in Jewish teen life regardless of geography is afforded to every Jewish teen anywhere and everywhere. AZA and BBG will commit to creating space for Jewish teens living in smaller, medium-sized, rural, and unique communities (i.e., at boarding schools, on military bases, and in remote communities) throughout the United States by building institutional partnerships, launching new chapters, connecting Jewish teens with immersive experiences and much more.
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BBYO proudly celebrates the renewed growth and community building in Iowa, United States Malta, and Montenegro.
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The Movement will further integrate gender-inclusive language, offer non-gendered programming spaces, require inclusivity responsibilities to chapter and community boards, and create a Gender Inclusivity Committee to provide further recommendations.
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BBYO teen leaders reaffirm how the International Service Fund (ISF) will be allocated.
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In an effort to diminish risky behavior, self harm, and unhealthy habits among the youth population, Grand Constitutions as well as teh AZA Membership Manual (Blue Book) shall be updated to including a Programming fold for Health
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We proudly celebrate the renewed growth and community building in Chile, Montreal, and South Africa
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BBYO teen leaders, professionals, and external experts will take the first step in building a comprehensive plan for holding consent discussions and talks and all regional council, country international events.
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In an effort to diminish risky behavior, self harm, and unhealthy habits among the youth population, the International Constitution of the B'nai B'rith Girls, as well as the BBG Membership Manual (Red Book) shall be updated to add a Programming fold of health.
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We proudly recognize the establishment and uniting of BBYO Nordics, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, to the International Order and our global BBYO Community.
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BBYO shows its support and stands in solidarity with Mental Illness and Health Awareness by establishing a hub-based Health and Wellness support system overseen by Drew Fidler, Director of BBYO's Center for Adolescent Wellness, with mental health professionals designated to each region.
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That there be an annual Movement-wide awareness campaign on caring for the environment to educate members on simple steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Our global Movement joins BBYO UK and Ireland as it reaches 80 years, to commemorate its unique and diverse history, and celebrate its many success.
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Effective at the time of the establishment of this motion, BBYO Rise UP, a movement priority focused on combating anti-Semitism, will be established adding it to current movement priorities.
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AZA & BBG continue to heighten the scope of their efforts toward sustainability within the organization and beyond.
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This motion clarifies the roles and powers of the executive body in terms of partnerships and appropriations. As well, the roles of the Executive Body will be clear and presented to younger generations.
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As the leaders of our respective communities, we the International Executive Body pledge to do everything in our power to strive to recruit ten thousand North American Alephs as members.
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As part of BBYO's efforts to celebrate Bob, an annual Bob Geminder Exemplary Aleph Award be established and unveiled at BBYO International Convention 2020.
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We proudly welcome Peru into our global BBYO community.
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A newfound focus will be placed on community Conventions, spearheaded by the International Board, Executive Body, and S'ganim Network as we utilize the resources available to us to their fullest potential.
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Under the leadership of the Civics and Voter Mobilization Task Force, BBYO communities are strongly encouraged to launch a long-term effort toward achieving the ultimate goal of requiring public school curriculum to include a unit of instruction studying genocides around the world.
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BBYO will not partner with any organization that the executive body deems stands against any of the three core truths: Israel has a right to exist, it has a right to exist in the land it currently presides in, and the Jewish people are equal to any other people.
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A BBYO Latin American Task Force will be created on the ILN for FY20 as a unifying platform for collaboration between our Latin American communities to move towards membership, WOW programming, deploy campaigns across the region.
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As we apporach BBYO's 15th anniversary of participating in J-Serve as well as the 10th anniversary since the creation of Stand UP, we both acknowledge the groundbreaking strides we have made and recognize that our dedication to service will only grow over the years to come.
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We celebrate the journey taken by tens of thousands of BBGs before us and acknowledge that now it is our turn to continue building.
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BBYO adopts the 'Commitment of SafetyRespectEquity and adheres to the values of the coalition.
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We proudly welcome Australia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, and Vancouver into our global BBYO community.
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Between BBG Founders Day (April 22), and BBYO/AZA Founders Day (May 3) the Movement will participate in a Celebration of Siblinghood to promote visibility to our commitment to ensure inclusivity for all genders.
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The Movement Priority titled "Speak UP for Israel" will be changed to "Explore Israel".
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The Makers of this motion and the International Board will work together to establish a Sustainability Task Force on the second wave of the International Leadership Network (ILN).
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AZA & BBG pledge to mobilize our membership in letter writing campaigns, lobbying efforts, and advocacy pushes to see that Bill H.R. 4108 and others like it around the world are seen to fruition.
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Will begin a full year of taking action by joining the Anti-Defamation League's OneDay initiative as an official movement partner.
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The Constitutional Alignment Task Force be formed via the second round of International Leadership Network applications.
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The Movement renews its focus on strengthening the AZA & BBG Founders Society under the purview of the International Morim and the participation of chapter founders.
Motion
In order to clearly articulate our obligation to each other and the world as global citizens the International and Grand Constitutions as well as the AZA Membership Manual (Blue Book) and BBG Membership Manual (Red Book) shall be updated to include patriotism in a broader sense,
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We proudly welcome Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan into our global BBYO Movement.
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A language translation and accessibility subcommittee be formed as a part of the Global Networking Committee in the FY19 Program Year.
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Constitutions will be altered to support ISF changes including no less than 10% of the funds raised each year for the International Service Fund will be put into reserve for the next fiscal year to begin building a long-term treasury savings.
Resolution
On Yom Ha'atzmaut, the 70th Anniversary of Israel's Independence, the International Order of BBYO will collectively celebrate the Jewish State through thoughtful and meaningful Speak UP programming as well as active engagement via social media.
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Effective following the election of the 94th Grand Board and 74th International Board an International Gizborit Chair and Grand Gizbor Chair will be established in order to uhold the values of AZA, BBG, and BBYO, and carry out the priorities of fundraising and philanthropy that have previously fallen under the responsibilities of the International Mazkirim.
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Westchester Region will now formally be known as Hudson Valley Region, Dixie Council will now formally join Eastern Region, and Atlanta Council will now become a region, and will be renamed Greater Atlanta Region.
Resolution
We proudly welcome Kehilat Shanghai of China, ZWST of Germany, and Yachad of Spain into our global BBYO community.
Resolution
We proudly welcome Colombia and re-welcome Mexico into the BBYO family as global affiliates and of BBYO Argentina through the partnership with Hebraica, we reaffirm our commitment to expand the Order's network over Latin America together with the Board of Directors and professional staff.
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Re-affirms AZA and BBG's commitment to our Orders and heritages', principles' and, more immediately, issue a statement of solidarity through the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council.
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BBYO will work to secure the resources and professional support to prioritize greater translation of our core ritual and tradition resources.
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A committee will be comprised to entail and outline how our new international leadership structure could and should best support all of these various grassroots constituents.
Motion
An online resource dedicated to collecting and sharing materials on combatting anti-Semitism be explored.
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Recommit to the five existing Movement Priorities, as our primary pillars of the BBYO movement this year. In addition, we will codify a sixth Movement Priority, Jewish Enrichment, which will mandate that AZA and BBG prioritize resources and attention on strengthening knowledge of Jewish history, customs, and rituals.
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The expansion and establishment of AZAA, BBGG and BBYO-Maccabi sports leagues will be a main initiative of the International Board for the 2017-2018 programming year.
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The International Leadership Network and International Boards will issue an all-call for a new Advisory Committee, the International Inclusion Advisory Committee.
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We celebrate the official launch of the Global Leadership Academy at BBYO International Convention and begin the process of helping our bothers and sisters demonstrate their skillsets and experience to the world outside of BBYO.
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Create a taskforce to explore providing the resources, strategy, and support for the a teen-led expansion of BBYO program across Latin America.
Motion
We officially launch the 'Be a Gamechanger for Global Refugees' Chapter Initiative as a resource and tool kit for our grassroots leadership to locate information and programs that can be brought their communities in order to advocate and educate.
Resolution
BBYO proudly welcomes Austria, Kazakhstan, Poland and Romania into the BBYO family as global affiliates.
Resolution
All members commemorate and celebrate these milestones with out Brother Alephs and Sister B'nai B'rith Girls in France and Israel.
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BBYO will launch programming modules for all chapters, councils, regions and countries to connect AZA and BBG membership through self-love.
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Moving Global Shabbat in the constitutions of BBG and AZA to be held in December.
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The viability of such a role be evaluated based on the principles of increasing efficiency in global communication and guaranteeing that teens from every area of the world have a seat at the table.
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We re-proclaim our commitment as a non-partisan organization devoted to inclusion of ALL Jewish teens and further declare our resolute stance against global tragedy, injustice and oppression by engaging in meaningful dialogue with individuals holding differing beliefs, and advocating for causes relevant to each and every global community.
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Chapters will renew their Stand UP causes every year with the three step process of assessing, establishing, and launching causes while utilizing Stand UP Resources.
Resolution
Eighth graders be welcomed at chapter experiences preceding July 1 of their eighth grade year and participate in council and regional activities - including conventions- following the start of their second semester.
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Members will have the opportunity to apply for the Arevut Speak UP for Israel Award in recognition of their Speak UP efforts throughout the year.
Resolution
Tu B'Av will be celebrated as a day to honor deep friendships formed in BBYO and our community's values for every member, prospect or Jewish teen worldwide that may be seeking a similar environment.
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BBYO will activate an ISF text hotline in case of disaster in an effort to provide aid and relief for those who have been affected by tragedy.
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Accepted the updated version of the BBG Constitution as of 2016.
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Motion to expand BBYO's International Service fund to focus on; international need-based scholarships, grassroots charity, awards for honorees.
Resolution
We proudly welcome Belarus and Russia into the BBYO family as official global affiliates, as well as celebrate the partnership of BBYO and every AJT community in the world.
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A task force of BBYO teens and professionals will be assembled to identify ways "Health and Wellness" can be made a movement priority for BBYO International.
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Accept the updated version of the AZA Constitution as of 2016.
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The Global Networking Committee (GNC), in partnership with all Country, Regional/Council, and Chapter Mazkirim and Gizborim will work to effectively communicate the new BBYO website and its resources to all our communities.
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For the 2016-2017 programming year the International N'siah and Grand Aleph Godol will create a committee that will establish the resources pertaining to BBYO Chapter Programs and Rituals.
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Individual members involved in establishing new chapters across the Movement be recognized and placed in a community deemed the "AZA Founders Society", "BBG Founders Society" respectively.
Motion
Teen leaders and regional staff agree to collaborate on appropriate goal setting and planning; specifically around membership and programming.
Resolution
We proudly welcome Cuba into the BBYO family as official global affiliates.
