Legislation Library

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

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Motion

Motion, Ratifying the Constitutions of the Grand Order of Aleph Zadik Aleph and the International Order of the B’nai B’rith Girls

The following drafts of the Constitutions of the Grand Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph and the International Order of the B'nai B'rith Girls shall hereby replace all previous versions of the Orders' Constitutions. Following the 100th Executive Body, these Constitutions will henceforth be updated annually.

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Date Passed:

May 4, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, Reaffirming Rise Up as a Movement Priority

Combatting Antisemitism will continuet o be a Movement Priority and each region will aim to nominate at least one member of their community to the Rise UP committee.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, Strengthening the Chapter Founders’ Cohort

The Chapter Founders Cohort will prioritize inclusion of members from small cities, from outside of North America, foster peer-to-peer connection, create a granting process, and add teen leadership opportunities to the International Leadership Network.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, Establishment of the BBYO Youth Zionist Israel Advocate of the Year

BBYO establishes the Youth Zionist Israel Advocate of the Year Award to honor a member who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to Zionist principles and the support of the Jewish people.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, February Execs: ISF Goal Matching and Stand UP Cause Allocation

The first five regions that hit their ISF goal as of February 12, 2025 will receive a bonus equal to 25% of their ISF goal to be allocated to their Stand UP cause.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, Establish Committee to Elevate Kosher Food Services at International Events

A Koshering Committee will be formed to work on making food at all BBYO immersive experiences accommodating of all Kosher needs.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Resolution

Resolution, Renaming Vancouver Region

The Vancouver Region will become known as the Canada Pacific Region.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

Motion

Motion, Encourage the Re-Evaluation the Role of the Shaliach/Shlicha

A working group of Executive Body Members led by the International Sh'lichim will collaborate with global leadership to explore the delegation of responsibilities for the position of Shaliach and Sh'licha.

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Date Passed:

February 12, 2025

International Board:

100/80

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

Resolution

An Enduring Commitment to Ukraine’s Jewish Community, Our Brother Alephs, Sister BBGs, and Siblings inActive Jewish Teens, and All People Impacted By the Russian-Ukraine War

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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Date Passed:

August 18, 2022

International Board:

98/78

Resolution

Welcoming BBYO’s Newest Communities and Celebrating Growth

We proudly welcome and congratulate the establishment and growth of these communities: Basel, Switzerland; Boulder, Colorado; College Station, Texas; Dublin, Ireland; Tokyo, Japan; Madrid, MĂĄlaga, and Melilla, Spain; Montreal, Quebec; Casablanca, Morocco; Orange County, California; Saskatoon, Canada; Glasgow, Scotland; and Singapore.

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Date Passed:

February 17, 2022

International Board:

97/77

Motion

Reprioritization of the BBYO Stand UP Movement Initiative

The Movement will prioritize Stand UP and include it in the curriculum content of its core summer leadership programs.

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Date Passed:

February 17, 2022

International Board:

97/77

Motion

Establishing a Rising Leader Award

The Rising Leader Award will be included in the slate of AZA & BBG International Awards.

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Date Passed:

February 17, 2022

International Board:

97/77

Motion

Creation of the Global Advisory Committee

The Movement establishes a Global Advisory Committee from each of BBYO's Global Hubs.

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Date Passed:

February 17, 2022

International Board:

97/77

Motion

Allocation of International Service Fund

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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Date Passed:

February 17, 2022

International Board:

97/77

Motion

A Collaborative Review of BBYO’s Code of Conduct

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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Date Passed:

February 17, 2022

International Board:

97/77

Motion

Strengthening BBYO’s Practice of Gender Inclusivity

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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Date Passed:

August 20, 2021

International Board:

97/77

Resolution

Celebrating the Global BBYO Community Growth in Iowa, United States, Malta, and Montenegro

BBYO proudly celebrates the renewed growth and community building in Iowa, United States Malta, and Montenegro.

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Date Passed:

August 20, 2021

International Board:

97/77

Resolution

Celebrating BBYO’s Commitment to Being ‘For Every Jewish Teen’

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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Date Passed:

August 20, 2021

International Board:

97/77

Motion

Reaffirming the Process of Allocation for the International Service Fund (ISF)

BBYO teen leaders reaffirm how the International Service Fund (ISF) will be allocated.

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Date Passed:

February 7, 2021

International Board:

96/76

Motion

Establishing a 7th Programming Fold: Health

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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Date Passed:

October 25, 2020

International Board:

96/76