Program Bank

Excellent experiences built by teens around the world for you to run in your community.

Welcome to the Program Bank!

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.

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T’filah and Jewish Ritual

Shabbat Morning Service: The Eras Tour

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

Rosh Chodesh Adar Shtick - Mock Business Meeting

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

Democracy Exploration: Writing Legislation

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

All About Our Chapters

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

Friday Night Service: Siblinghood & Inclusion Centennial Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Board Training: S'ganim Edition

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

Shabbat Morning Service: Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue!

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

BBG Separates: Mirror Mirror

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

The Heart of AZA & BBG: MRIHA 101

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

High School Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

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

In Our Strength

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

Havdalah: A Kickoff to J-Serve

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

BBYO Separates: Connect With Your Jewish Identity

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

Yom Kippur Program

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

Shabbat Morning Service: Amazing Race

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

Be Proud: Rising Up for Jewish and LGBTQ+ Pride

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

Friday Night Service: The Power of Pluralism

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

Ultimate Hanukkah Challenge

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

AZA Separates: It's All In Our Heads, Thoughtful Martial Arts

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

Shabbat Morning Service: A Day at Summer Camp

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

What is a Movement?

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

High Holidays Havdalah

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

BBG Separates: No BBG Stands Alone

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

For Tomorrow and Today: Exploring AZA & BBG Ritual

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

What's On This Season ft. The Playbook

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

Taylor Swift Shabbat Service

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

Friday Night Service: Mental Health + Noah Kahan Kabbalat Shabbat

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

AZA Separates: Tradition or Evolution?

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

Passover: What's On Your Seder Plate

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

Friday Night Service: Slumber Party Shabbat

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

BBG Separates: The Giving Tree + Inductions

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

Fundraising: the What, the Why, the How, the $

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

These Are My Brothers אלה האחים שלי

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

Leveling Up Chapter Development

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

Havdalah: A BBYO Movement Moment

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

AZA Centennial Separates: 100 Years of AZA

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

Friday Night Service: Social Responsibility Service

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

BBYO Centennial Separates: Forever Young

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

Shabbat Morning Service: Musical Theatre Service

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

Create Regional Conventions that Sell Themselves

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

Centennial Celebration: Game Night

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

Using myBBYO Program Attendance

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

AZA Centennial: Friday Night Lights Shabbat

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

Board Training: Morim Edition

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

Chart Your Own Course

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

Healthy Relationships: Choose Respect

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

Fun with the BBG Folds

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

BBG Separates: HERstory & Legacy

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

Friday Night Service: BBG Empowerment

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

BBG Separates: Eitz Chaim, Growing Our Tree of Life

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

Wish Upon a Star

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

Exploring the Ritual Lifecycle in a BBYO Year

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

Shabbat Morning Service: Shabbat Through the Senses

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

Prospecting Current and Future Members

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

Democracy Exploration: Updating a Constitution

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

Drive-in Movie 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

Healthy Relationships: Communicating in Intimate Situations

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

Exploring Your Values

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

BBG Centennial Separates: BBG is Alive and Well

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

Community Launch

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

BBYO Separates: LGBTQ+ Jewish Pride

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

Life of an Aleph

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

BBYO Separates: Our History

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

Cutthroat Kitchen

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

Board Training: Presidents Edition

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

Challah Bake Reflection

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

Restaurant 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

BBG Separates: Who am I? A BBG!

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

Building Calendars Like a TV Series

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

Making Your Herstory

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

Strong Calendaring Drives Healthy Membership

There are few things more important than building fun calendars and making sure that all the teens in your community have them.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

AZA & BBG Training Team

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

T’filah and Jewish Ritual

High School Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

It's the Start of Something New! Customize this High School Musical themed program to set an inspirational and musical tone for Shabbat.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

IC 2023 Shabbat Committee

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

T’filah and Jewish Ritual

Shabbat Morning Service: Meditation Service

If you're looking for an opportunity to truly connect meditation with Shabbat, you're in the right place.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

Event

Wish Upon a Star

How can we make our dreams our realities? Discover how when we work together, we can accomplish anything.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

BBYO Liberty Region

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

Training

Board Training: Gizborim Edition

Build strong training sessions for chapter Gizborim. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

AZA & BBG Training Team

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

Training

Board Training: Sh'lichim Edition

Build strong training sessions for chapter Sh'lichim. Explore the position's key responsibilities, skills, and term-long priorities.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

AZA & BBG Training Team

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

BBYO Ritual

AZA Separates: Power of a Moment

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?

Language:

English

Submitted By:

IC 2018 Separates Committee

Duration:

30 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

T’filah and Jewish Ritual

Friday Night Service: Mental Health + Noah Kahan Kabbalat Shabbat

Welcome Shabbat, engage in personal reflection, all while celebrating a beloved Jewish artist, Noah Kahan.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

IC 2024 Shabbat Committee

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

Training

All About Our Chapters

What does it mean to build excellent chapters? Work alongside your chapter board to bring your chapter and its calendar good to excellent.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

AZA & BBG Training Team

Duration:

60 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

T’filah and Jewish Ritual

Havdalah: A BBYO Movement Moment

Bring your community together in this Havdalah service that celebrates the power of our Movement.

Language:

English

Submitted By:

BBYO Jewish Enrichment Committee

Duration:

30 Minutes

Mode:

In-Person

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