Excellent experiences built by teens around the world for you to run in your community.
The Program Bank is a library of pre-built programs written by Alephs and BBGs from around the world. Great programming strengthens our chapters, and we can all benefit from exploring successful experiences that other chapters have run. With every program in this library, we encourage you to modify, scale, and elevate these experiences to fit your community.
Explore high quality program templates that you can download and run for your chapter or community.
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Training: Leadership skill-building experiences
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Experience prayer through Taylor Swift's songs, lyrics, and the fabulous emotion inscribed in each of her songs.
Submitted by:
IC 2024 Shabbat Committee
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
This program offers you a unique way to run a board meeting during the month of Adar. According to the Gemara in Ta’anit 29 a, “Mishenichnas Adar, Marbin Besimcha” when the month of adar enters, we increase our joy. And what better way to increase our joy than by hosting a Purim shtick during a business meeting?!
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Put your ideas into motion! Learn about writing legislation, putting legislation into practice, and how to bring change in your chapter to life.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2023
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
What does it mean to build excellent chapters? Work alongside your chapter board to bring your chapter and its calendar good to excellent.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Celebrate the unity of siblinghood, inclusion, and BBYO's 100th anniversary as we bring in Shabbat.
Submitted by:
IC 2024 Shabbat Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Build strong training sessions for chapter S'ganim. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Let's explore our agency and responsibility in this service that centers civil rights.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Mirror Mirror on the Wall... You are the fairest of them all. Find your confidence and believe in yourself alongside your sister and sibling BBGs by looking through the mirror.
Submitted by:
BBYO Eastern Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Recruitment is at the heart of BBYO's mission. Learn about our Movement's relationship-based recruitment strategy in an engaging and interactive way.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2023
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
It's the Start of Something New! Customize this High School Musical themed program to set an inspirational and musical tone for Shabbat.
Submitted by:
IC 2023 Shabbat Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Find a collection of program ideas, each in memory of BBYO and Maccabi Tzair who have perished since October 7th.
Submitted by:
Jewish Enrichment Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
This Havdalah service will allow you to bring J-Serve and year-round service through our Stand UP Campaign into your Shabbat.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Create a meaningful BBYO Separates experience as participants explore their Jewish identity through reflecting on the guiding principles and values of BBYO and Judaism.
Submitted by:
BBYO IC 2022 Separates Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Spend time thinking about what Yom Kippur means to you and how you can enrich this meaningful day through writing apology letters to yourself and others in your life.
Submitted by:
Jewish Enrichment Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
We are taking Shabbat to new levels in this Amazing Race themed service.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Virtual
Event
Together, let's build inclusive Jewish spaces where all LGBTQ+ Jews can live with equality, justice and dignity.
Submitted by:
BBYO Program Bank Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
As a pluralistic movement, we encourage you to use this Shabbat to learn and explore the power of our community.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Engage in competitive games that are themed around Hanukkah. They will include trivia and prizes!
Submitted by:
Wisconsin BBYO
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Spend time understanding the challenges your brother and sibling Alephs are facing, and consider the obstacles in your life. There is no better resource than our Order. Build plans to triumph over challenges and strengthen your bonds with fellow Alephs.
Submitted by:
Chaim Weizmann AZA #360, Evergreen Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Do you love a camp Shabbat? This Shabbat Morning Service will take you right back to the feeling of spending Shabbat at camp.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Why is BBYO a movement? What does that mean? Learn what a movement is and how does being a movement define AZA & BBG?
Submitted by:
BBYO Greater Jersey Hudson River Region
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
A Havdalah experience to reflect on the Jewish year that has passed and the Jewish new year ahead.
Submitted by:
Mizrah BBG #2548, BBYO Greater Atlanta Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
BBGs will participate in a meaningful program that gives them a look into history and the support BBGs have no matter where in the world they are.
Submitted by:
BBYO Greater Jersey Hudson River Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Explore the many ritual moments in AZA & BBG and the way we've evolved them over the year with our traditions through discussion, program planning, and learning about BBYO's history.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2018
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
How do a calendar and membership intersect? Why is it important to plan around certain dates in the year? Learn all about how our calendars drive recruitment, how to use the Playbook, and how to coach counterparts on developing strong chapter calendars.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
It's the service of your Wildest Dreams. Bring in Shabbat (Taylor's Version).
Submitted by:
BBYO Michigan Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Hybrid
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Welcome Shabbat, engage in personal reflection, all while celebrating a beloved Jewish artist, Noah Kahan.
Submitted by:
IC 2024 Shabbat Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Explore the importance of Aleph traditions. Dive into their meaning, discuss the evolution of tradition, and how Alephs can unite to continue developing new ones.
Submitted by:
IC 2016 Separates Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Encourage chapter members to think about the meaning behind each item on the seder plate. Create collages as a chapter and consider what additional items you'd want to add to your plate based on modern interpretations of seder plate items.
Submitted by:
Jewish Enrichment Team
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Get comfy, BBYO! Join us for this unique take on what Friday Night Shabbat can look like.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Invite those who have not yet been inducted to BBG to reflect on their time in our Order so far and remind them of their power to design their own BBG journey.
Submitted by:
Courtney Saxe, ILTC 2023 BBG Coordinator
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Demystify fundraising for your community by understanding what to fundraise for, how to layer fundraisers into your calendar, and why it's so important (and easy!).
Submitted by:
BBYO August Executives Conference
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Every year on the 4th of Iyar, we commemorate Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. This is a powerful opportunity to partner with a chapter in BBYO’s Sister Movement, Maccabi Tzair, to run this together.
Submitted by:
BBYO Explore Israel Committee
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Virtual
Training
Get ready to coach your chapter to the next level through ongoing assessment, chapter chartering, growth planning, and everything in between.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2022
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Bring your community together in this Havdalah service that celebrates the power of our Movement.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Learn about the history of AZA and celebrate our Order's 100th birthday by participating in century old traditions.
Submitted by:
Centennial Celebration Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Geared toward a U.S. audience, we explore societal change and how we as Jews fit into the mold.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Celebrate BBYO's Centennial anniversary by reflecting on BBYO's past, connecting with its rituals and traditions, and casting visions for the next 100 years of our Movement.
Submitted by:
Centennial Celebration Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Customize this service to set an exciting and musical tone for Shabbat.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Understand grant opportunities to bring speakers and guests to elevate content, lock in recruitment strategies, and identify ways to upgrade your experience.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2019
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Ready to bring out your competitive side? Learn about the history of BBYO and celebrate BBYO's Centennial anniversary in a fun and exciting way.
Submitted by:
Centennial Celebration Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Learn how to strengthen your data skills, why it's important to track event attendance, and how to use data to improve your chapter.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2022
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Hybrid
Event
Reflect on the legacy of the Alephs that have come before and feel empowered to work as a team, collaborate with fellow Alephs, and build the next 100 years of AZA.
Submitted by:
Centennial Celebration Committee
Duration:
120 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Build strong training sessions for chapter Morim. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Kick your “Frenemy Within” to the curb and nurture your self-esteem with this activity.
Submitted by:
BBYO Program Building Team
Duration:
90 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Virtual
Event
What is a healthy relationship? Can you spot the red flags of an abusive connection? We all deserve safe, supportive, respectful, and nourishing relationships! Through analyzing pop culture, Choose Respect teaches teens to define the qualities of a healthy relationship, recognize the importance of asserting boundaries, identify the warning signs of an abusive connection, and discuss ways to support survivors.
Submitted by:
BBYO Healthy Relationships Team
Duration:
90 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Get creative in teaching your new members about the folds and how we blend them together to create a masterpiece.
Submitted by:
B’nai B’rith Girls of Gold Coast Region
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Hybrid
BBYO Ritual
Learn about the women who have blazed the trail, what is their legacy? And what will yours be, in BBG and beyond?
Submitted by:
Nassau Suffolk Region BBG
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Calling all BBGs! Join us for a powerful and unifying Kabbalat Shabbat, forever united.
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
In BBG, we grow our own Tree of Life. We build the trunk, branches, leaves, and fruit on the tree. Build our Tree together and commit, surrounded by your sisters and siblings, to building a beautiful BBG legacy.
Submitted by:
Carola Orbuch, ILTC 2024 BBG Coordinator
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
How can we make our dreams our realities? Discover how when we work together, we can accomplish anything.
Submitted by:
BBYO Liberty Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Dive into BBYO's ritual experiences and analyze where, how, and why they fit into a calendar year.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2023
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Connect with your sight, smell, touch, sound, and taste during this Shabbat morning Shacharit service.
Submitted by:
IC 2024 Shabbat Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
We keep the Movement moving by identifying how the members and prospects around us can join or get move involved in BBYO.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Get to know what it means to have a constitution, its importance to democracy, and work to make it a living and breathing document for your chapter!
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2023
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Fundraiser
Take your fundraiser to the next level and run a drive-in (or sit-in) movie.
Submitted by:
Emma Rosman, 3rd International Gizborit and Jake Lazar, 3rd Grand Aleph Gizbor
Duration:
120 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
In this dance simulation, you'll practice giving and receiving communications around what you do and don't feel comfortable with, and intervening as a bystander when you see a friend in need.
Submitted by:
BBYO Healthy Relationships Team
Duration:
90 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Determine what is most important to you through this Values Café experience.
Submitted by:
BBYO International Convention Steering Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Feel connected to BBG's history and commit to inspiring future generations of BBGs.
Submitted by:
Centennial Celebration Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Build your community's goals and launch the year together in a high energy rally. Prospect for Kickoff, break down membership and immersive goals, and share chapter's calendars for an all-out community planning experience.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Create your own pride flag alongside your siblings to reflect on your LGBTQ+ pride and strengthen your Jewish community.
Submitted by:
IC 2024 Separates Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Through storytelling with your brothers, discover how we all play a role in writing each other’s AZA story.
Submitted by:
Simon Wiesenthal AZA #2524, Central Region West
Duration:
30 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
As we embark on BBYO's 100th year, feel connected to BBYO's history and feel inspired to establish the role you are going to play in BBYO's history books.
Submitted by:
ILTC Program Building Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Ready to show off your cooking skills? Compete in this "Chopped" theme cooking activity.
Submitted by:
Lehavah BBG #2527, BBYO Greater Atlanta Region
Duration:
90 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Build strong training sessions for chapter Presidents. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.
Submitted by:
AZA & BBG Training Team
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
Learn more about the ritual of Challah in Jewish tradition
Submitted by:
BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Fundraiser
Learn how to fundraise for your community in partnership with a local restaurant or brand.
Submitted by:
Emma Rosman, 3rd International Gizborit and Jake Lazar, 3rd Grand Aleph Gizbor
Duration:
120 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
BBYO Ritual
Reflect on those who have supported you throughout your BBG journey. Commit to every BBG that they will never stand alone and neither will you.
Submitted by:
BBYO Eastern Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Training
Crack the puzzle on how to make your calendars work for you and learn more about your role as a TV producer in this Friends' themed training.
Submitted by:
BBYO International August Executives Conference 2022
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
In-Person
Event
BBG has a rich history. Take a journey back through the years to learn about the strong Jewish women who shaped the sorority we know and love today.
Submitted by:
B’nai B’rith Girls of Gold Coast Region
Duration:
60 Minutes
Language:
English
Mode:
Virtual
Training
There are few things more important than building fun calendars and making sure that all the teens in your community have them.
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
It's the Start of Something New! Customize this High School Musical themed program to set an inspirational and musical tone for Shabbat.
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
If you're looking for an opportunity to truly connect meditation with Shabbat, you're in the right place.
Event
How can we make our dreams our realities? Discover how when we work together, we can accomplish anything.
Training
Build strong training sessions for chapter Gizborim. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.
Training
Build strong training sessions for chapter Sh'lichim. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.
BBYO Ritual
The moments you have had and the people you have interacted with during your time in AZA have shaped the person you are today. What if we all used the power of a moment to change someone’s BBYO experience?
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Welcome Shabbat, engage in personal reflection, all while celebrating a beloved Jewish artist, Noah Kahan.
Training
What does it mean to build excellent chapters? Work alongside your chapter board to bring your chapter and its calendar good to excellent.
T’filah and Jewish Ritual
Bring your community together in this Havdalah service that celebrates the power of our Movement.