BBYO to focus on media, democracy with new $2.5 million grant for teens The Miller Institute for Democracy “is going to allow us to bring some of the best voices to go deep on the issues that young people care about,” Matthew Grossman, CEO of BBYO, told JNS. Vita Fellig Feb. 18, 2025
BBYO kicks off annual convention; teens find it ‘overwhelming,’ ‘awesome,’ ‘bittersweet’ “The best thing is that we don’t have to watch our back, and I don’t have to be scared to be Jewish here,” Olivia Weissberg, who attends high school in South Florida, told JNS. Vita Fellig Feb. 14, 2025
Jewish flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was BBYO alum "Ian Epstein was full of life. He loved being a flight attendant because he truly enjoyed traveling and meeting new people,” the victim's family stated. Feb. 1, 2025
More than 1,200 BBYO teens raise over $1m on #Giving Tuesday BBYO brings “together Jewish teens to ensure they have a space to express their Judaism in whatever way feels authentic to them,” a teen volunteer said. David Swindle Dec. 5, 2024
Rosh Hashanah poster contest winners announced Nathan Kamp, of the Netherlands, came in first for his depiction of a lush assortment of pomegranates and shining golden apples. Sept. 19, 2024
Jewish teen movement celebrates centennial “BBYO’s centennial celebration is more than just a milestone; it’s a testament to the enduring strength of community, resilience and the limitless potential of youth,” said Matt Grossman, its CEO. May 3, 2024
BBYO survey reports that 71% of Jewish teens have experienced antisemitism Research shows high-schoolers encounter hate both in person and online. March 14, 2024
BBYO ‘global Shabbat’ draws more than 16,000 teens from 30 countries “It is so important for Jewish teens all around the world to convene and show strength in numbers,” said Liron Lipinsky, BBYO vice president of enrichment strategy. Dec. 12, 2023
BBYO offers local chapter membership to teens from military families BBYO will reach youth who "don’t typically have access to a robust Jewish infrastructure," said Gary Levin, senior vice president of community impact. Aug. 11, 2023
