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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
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Nashville Teens Shine at Annual BBYO Spring Convention

BBYO’s Delta Region held their spring convention in Memphis, TN April 5th-7th. Nearly 80 teens were in attendance from across the region which is comprised of Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Knoxville, and Birmingham. It was a vibrant celebration of achievement and community spirit. Outgoing regional president, Max Lapidus, gave a heartwarming speech thanking his community and parents for their influence and support. Max will be coordinating a BBYO summer program (CLTC) before heading to Tulane for college.  

Among the other highlights of the weekend were the recognition of outstanding members and volunteers. Henry Ruben won “AZA of the Year” for his commitment to Athens of the South AZA. Athens’s advisor, Matt Goldblatt, won “Advisor of the Year” for his selfless dedication to supporting our Jewish youth in AZA.  

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Pictured l. to r. Henry Ruben, winner of AZA of the year, and Max Lapidus, outgoing BBYO regional president, at this year’s spring convention.

In addition to the awards Nashville earned at the convention, three Nashville BBYO members were elected to regional board. Emma Goldberg will serve as the regional MIT Mom (director of membership), Micah Rosenbloom will serve as the regional Mazkir/Gizbor (marketing, communication, and finance), and Ben Poster will serve as the regional Shaliach (Jewish programming).  

If you are interested in learning more about BBYO, please contact Rebecca Moriarty RMoriarty@bbyo.org 

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