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AZA & BBG Executive Body Update

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October 28, 2020

The Mark BBYO Left on Me

All good things come to an end, but as sad as that may sound we'll keep the memories for a lifetime.

Solana Wainstein

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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October 27, 2020

Spending an Entire Year in Lockdown

All of us have somehow been affected by the Coronavirus, and each chapter around the world has had to adjust to the new changes. This is how it all played out in Australia.

Luisa David

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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October 27, 2020

October 27th: Two Years Later

The reverberations from the deadly attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue are still rippling throughout the community, even two years later.

Jess Daninhirsch

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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October 25, 2020

Israeli's Frustration with the Pandemic

Israel is facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19.

Noam Alterman

Moshav K'far Shmuel, Israel

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October 21, 2020

America, What Are We Doing?: The Stains of Adults’ Negativity and Its Detrimental Effects on Gen Z

This letter to Americans calls for vast change in how we act and the ways we influence our future generations.

Leo Necheles

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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October 1, 2020

Imagine what our community could look like if we spent less time talking about Nice Jewish Boys and Nice Jewish Girls and more time talking about what being “nice” meant; our new chapter programs Yes and Know and Choose Respect will spearhead this change.

Tess Mendelson

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Connection

October 1, 2020

Seeking True Sukkot Celebrations? Put Inclusion on the Menu

Even this year, there are ways we can fulfill the connectivity and generosity traditional to the holiday

International Sh’lichim

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September 30, 2020

Mountain Region Radio: BBYO’s First Ever Regional Podcast

All the best stories built by and created for BBYO Mountain Region.

Sam Fabricant

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Opinion

September 24, 2020

A Tribute to RBG

Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a personal hero of mine.

Jenna Bloom

Olney, Maryland, United States

Connection

September 17, 2020

Hope for 5781 Starts with Action

We're all ready to close the book on the struggles of 5780, but for a true new year of change, we must put in the work

International Sh’lichim

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September 9, 2020

Life as a Parent and an Advisor

The unique opportunity and gift of being both a parent and an advisor is unmatched.

Hannah Borenstein

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

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July 14, 2020

How the Global Leadership Academy Changed Me

Read all about what I learned from a project I did for the Global Leadership Academy.

Reflecting On Our World Today Under Quarantine

What to do during self-quarantine, and what we should take away from it.

Gabriella Mitchell

Dallas, Texas, United States

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July 14, 2020

BBYO Argentina's (Virtual) Elections

Ligdol #5044 and SHAbados #5045 have officially elected their new boards!

Solana Wainstein

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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July 14, 2020

Top Netflix Shows to Binge-Watch

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Adina Ichilov

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Connection

July 14, 2020

An Open Letter to All

A letter for all the seniors, teachers, lowerclassmen, friends, and my family.

Sarah Adams

Medford, New Jersey, United States

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July 14, 2020

The Cost of Living: Then and Now

How has life changed since the last century? Here is what you need to know.

Perri Schwartz

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

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July 13, 2020

Stand with Me

We stand up for others, so why are we left to stand alone?

Rachel Bashe

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Connection

June 24, 2020

Ethiopian National Project and BBYO Bridges Buddies

My special experience with the Ethiopia National Project.

Maya Taylor

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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June 19, 2020

Coordinating a Virtual Convention

An inside look into the planning of DC Council’s week-long virtual Council Convention.

Elena Rubens Goldfarb

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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