The secret to our success in AZA and BBG is the strength of our leaders. Alephs and BBGs learn new skills and sharpen old ones through year-round training experiences at local and movement levels. Taking time at the beginning of each year to reflect on our wins and identify opportunities for us to grow—as individuals and as chapters—is one of the most important things we can do. When we set goals, understand the responsibilities of our roles, and use the tools that are available to us, we’re unstoppable.
At the start of every semester, chapters and regions run training experiences for teens in formal and informal leadership roles. These moments serve to align teens, staff, and advisors on goals for the upcoming term, learn new and re-fresh familiar best practices, and build plans to kick off their calendar strong. Annually, every community centralizes this training at a local experience, often called a Regional Leadership Training Institute (RLTI). Additional training opportunities are offered year-round on BBYO On Demand for all teens, from any community, to join in.
Download templates to edit and customize for your local community that spans dozens of core training topics in AZA and BBG. Explore our featured training sessions to get started.
Check back soon for additional training sessions that will be live in the Program Bank this August!
Having an exciting calendar planned and distributed at the start of a semester is one of the most important things that a community can have to set themselves up for success. Strong calendaring drives healthy membership more than anything else. Use this featured training to ensure your calendars are excellent and in the hands of prospects and members.
Every numerical goal that we set in AZA and BBG has to have names that go with it. When we work to welcome new members into our chapters or inspire current members to attend leadership experiences, it’s important that we have active, current, and detailed information. Use this featured training to get your community up to speed on prospecting current and prospective members.
Access TrainingWhen any teen starts to get involved with BBYO, we want them to feel welcome. Feeling comfortable in AZA and BBG starts with how we build relationships, set up our events and spaces, and what our follow-up looks like after teens leave an experience. Use this featured training to explore what being an excellent host means and get started building hosting plans for kickoff.
Access TrainingReviewing where our chapters are and visioning where we want them to be are a core part of every training and start-of-term experience. We have a suite of Chapter Excellence Tools that can be used depending on what your chapter is looking for.
The Chapter Checklist is a short snapshot for chapters to see what components a chapter is or is not including.
The Chapter Roadmap provides a list and order of what to do and when as chapters are being built and strengthened.
The Chapter Assessment is a tool designed to be used with chapter and regional leaders to explore not just if a chapter has all the core components, but to explore how well they are doing each one of them.
Regional Leadership Training Institutes (RLTIs) are held annually or at the start of every semester for a community's leaders. While traditionally for teens with elected leadership positions, it is a best practice to create space for appointed (chairpersons) or aspiring (engaged members) leaders to join as well. RLTIs vary in size and structure, but all share the common goals of: (re)sharing tools and best practices, generating relationships between networks and boards, breaking down goals, and uniting the community around a shared vision for the year ahead.
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For bringing together a regional/council board for onboarding one day.
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A Shabbaton experience that spans 2-days, 1 night for chapter leaders.
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Structure for a 3-day, 2-night experience for chapter leaders and aspiring leaders.
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Explore curated tools from the BBYO Toolbox to build stunning and fun environments for hosting training experiences. Below is a curated set of branding tools and templates to print for your event. To explore the full library of design tools, check out the design filter on the BBYO Toolbox.
All Design ToolsWhen we offer training experiences, it's important that we model the kinds of spaces we want our members to create throughout the year. Just seeing a well-branded BBYO space can inspire strategic thinking and behaviors. It's the unwritten training during your training weekend! Remember to order items at least two weeks before any event to avoid rush shipping fees.
Size: 4'x7'
Vendor: Echod Graphics
Instructions: Order 13 oz. vinyl banner with 2 grommets on the top side.
Size: 10"x10"
Instructions: Print a huge batch of your photos in this template and cut them out to hang up around your space.
Vendor: Echod Graphics
Instructions: Select Rigid Board and then choose "Foam Board" or "Gator Board" for materials.
Size: 8'x8' or 8'x10'
Vendor: Echod Graphics
Instructions: Order 13 oz. vinyl banner with grommets every two feet on the top side or a pole pocket on the top.
Size: 22"x24"
Vendor: Echod Graphics
Instructions: Select Rigid Board and then choose "Foam Board" or "Gator Board" for materials.
Vendor: Dynamic Gift
Instructions: Email Rebecca Montrenes from Dynamic Gifts and attach desired artwork.
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Size: 4"x3"
Instructions: Order and format on this Avery Template and print at local office. Do some test prints to make sure the name tag lines up—every printer is a little different! Don't forget to order the name tag plastics, too!
Sizes: 11"x8.5"
Instructions: Print on card stock at local office. If you have time, trim the edges for best result.
Small touches can go a long way to making someone feel welcomed. Use the tools below to model great hosting.
Size: 6' roll
Vendor: Zazzle
Instructions: Upload the BBYO Menorah icon and size to your liking
Multiple times a year, the Grand and International Boards run interactive workshops geared toward chapter leaders to provide them with the tools, connections, and experience they need to build excellent chapters. Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.
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September 18, 2022
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Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.
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November 13, 2022
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Interactive workshops to learn the ins and outs of elected leadership roles in BBYO.
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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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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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Alephs and BBGs who receive Movement training will likely be eligible for several highly esteemed International Awards. Be sure to encourage those who you have worked with to explore what they may be eligible for.
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Here's a list of icebreakers and opening mixers that will help kick off your event with some relationship building.
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l sets out seven of the many axioms of leadership done in a Jewish way.
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Set your chapter up for a great year with fun goals and an easy to use calendar.
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Bring the International N’siah or Grand Aleph Godol to your community to visit virtually or in-person.
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Learn how to take excellent notes at your chapter meetings.
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Become a power user on MyBBYO and learn how to use event data to improve your region.
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Get to know the priorities and topics that Alephs and BBGs lead on and rally around all year.
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Get to know the history of AZA & BBG, the principles of our Movement, and the values that BBYO stand for.
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