Legislation Library

Resolutions and motions passed by the AZA & BBG Executive Body.

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Welcome to the AZA & BBG Legislation Library! This platform is a place for you to explore legislation passed at International Executive Conferences written by Alephs and BBGs from around the world.

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Resolution

Resolution, Spreading ‘Healthy Masculinity’ Curriculum Throughout the Order

A task force will develop programs for the Program Bank that recommit Alephs to being strong and healthy role models.

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Date Passed:

August 15, 2024

International Board:

100/80

Resolution

Resolution, Commit to Action Surrounding October 7th Commemoration

BBYO commits to commemorating the atrocities of October 7th across the Movement.

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Date Passed:

August 15, 2024

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, Integrating the International Service Fund (ISF) into CLTC, ILTC, and International Kallah Curricula

The ISF will be formally included in the curricula of CLTC and ‘Perlman Summer’ as a core educational component.

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Date Passed:

August 15, 2024

International Board:

100/80

Motion

The Renaming of Greater Jersey Hudson River Region (GJHRR)

The Greater Jersey Hudson River Region will rename itself to become the Greater Jersey Region.

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Date Passed:

February 14, 2024

International Board:

99/79

Motion

Welcoming BBYO’s Newest Communities and Celebrating Growth

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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Date Passed:

February 14, 2024

International Board:

99/79

Motion

Distributing BBYO Personal Wellness Resource Card and Tools

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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Date Passed:

August 17, 2023

International Board:

99/79

Motion

BBYO Sustainability Guidelines

BBYO will ideate sustainability guidelines with a group of representatives from communities across the globe.

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Date Passed:

August 17, 2023

International Board:

99/79

Motion

Help Hawaii's Wildfire Victims

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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Date Passed:

August 17, 2023

International Board:

99/79

Motion

August International Service Fund Allocation: Support Jewish Programming and Judaica in Central Africa

The ISF will allocate funds to the Jewish community in Uganda to support local programming and strengthen the relationship.

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Date Passed:

August 17, 2023

International Board:

99/79

Motion

Rally Support for Turkey Earthquake Relief

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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Date Passed:

February 16, 2023

International Board:

98/78

Motion

Launching Celebrations for BBYO’s Centennial and 100 Years of AZA

AZA and BBG will celebrate BBYO's Centennial anniversary and 100 years of AZA.

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Date Passed:

February 16, 2023

International Board:

98/78

Resolution

Welcoming BBYO’s Newest Communities and Celebrating Growth

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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Date Passed:

February 16, 2023

International Board:

98/78

Motion

Establishing “Operation Dugo” as a BBYO International Holocaust Remembrance Day Initiative

Operation Dugo is introduced, joining Zikaron BaSalon, as one of BBYO's Official International Holocaust Remembrance Day Projects.

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Date Passed:

February 16, 2023

International Board:

98/78

Motion

Establish the Ruth Suzman Service and Leadership Award

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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Date Passed:

February 16, 2023

International Board:

98/78

Resolution

Celebrating the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel Organized by BBYO’s Global Partner, Maccabi World Union, andSister Movement in Israel, Maccabi Tzair

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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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78

Resolution

Act Upon “Never Again” to Ensure the Lessons of the Holocaust Enlighten the World for the Better

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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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78

Motion

Revive Memorializing Alephs, BBGs, and Exemplar Role Models at BBYO Perlman Camp

The Memorial Grove at BBYO Perlman Camp will be rebuild to honor and remember Alephs and BBGs who passed.

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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78

Motion

Launch a Committee to Update the Constitutions of the Grand Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph and the InternationalOrder of the B’nai B’rith Girls

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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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78

Motion

Elevating International Alumni Data Collection for Prospective Engagement

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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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78

Motion

August International Service Fund Allocation: Support Jewish Programming and Judaica in Central Africa

The ISF will allocate funds to Jewish enrichment tools to support BBYO's partner communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78