Why Start a Chapter?

One of the greatest legacies any Aleph or BBG can leave is starting a new chapter or launching a new community in their council, region, or country. This is one of the fastest ways to grow BBYO around the world.

But why would you start a new chapter? Great question. There are three important questions to think about when it comes to chapter start-up:

1. Does your chapter have enough leadership opportunities for everyone involved?

2. Are there specialized groups of people in your community that could form a chapter (e.g., Summer camp alumni or Russian-speaking Jews)?

3. Is there a city, town, or suburb in your area that has Jewish people, but no chapter?

There are many reasons to start a new chapter. Utilize these tools below to guide you through the process for creating and sustaining a new AZA, BBG, or BBYO chapter.

Chapter Start Up Guide

The strength of AZA and BBG is thanks to members like you. If you want to start a chapter, we want to help you. Let's do it. This guide gives you the framework and tools to get your chapter off the ground.

Chapter Excellence Assessment

Our chapters are our heart and home, and we strive to make them the best they can be. This toolkit is the catalyst for conversations between chapter leaders, advisors, and staff to plan and set goals for the year.