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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
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BBYO Kicks Off New School Year

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BBYO kicked off the year with the Nashville Sounds.

BBYO hosted their fall kickoff event at the Nashville Sounds game on August 25th. The event was attended by over 50 Nashville teens from 8th-12th grades. Each semester BBYO hosts a kickoff event for current and prospective members. Teens in grades 8-12 are eligible for membership and there is a one-time $249 membership cost that covers all five years of membership.  

Being a member of BBYO gives teens a sense of belonging. There are many membership benefits, including: 

1.      Journey of self-discovery and lifelong connections 

2.      Gain leadership skills 

3.      Growing a global network of like-minded Jewish teens 

4.      Join over 350,000 alumni around the world post-high school 

5.      Organize programs for other Jewish teens in our area, including regional conventions 

6.      Participate in community service opportunities 

7.      Attend BBYO International Convention, the largest Jewish teen gathering in the world (Members-only) that welcomes top philanthropists, celebrities, thought leaders, business executives, and more. 

8.      Travel the world on BBYO-exclusive summer adventures that connect you to a global audience. 

9.      Most of all, build lasting friendships with other Jewish teens in Nashville. Now, more than ever, bonds between Jewish teens are important to the future of our community. 

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BBYO kicked off the year with the Nashville Sounds.

BBYO members in grades 9-12 are invited to join our first regional convention of the year. Fall Convention is November 8-10 and will kick off with dinner and Shabbat services, followed by mingling and chapter bonding. On Saturday, teens will participate in meaningful Shabbat services, athletic competitions, small group rotations, chapter bonding, Havdalah, a bonfire, and more. Fall Convention registration will open soon!  

In the meantime, 8th-12th graders are invited to local events throughout the semester. 

 Reach out to Rebecca Moriarty for more information: RMoriarty@BBYO.org 

 

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