INITIATIVES
BBYO Stand UP
Stand UP is ’s grassroots service, advocacy
and philanthropy effort. This initiative empowers teens
to identify a cause that inspires them and develop their
own campaign to take action to affect positive change in
their local and global community. Rooted in Jewish obligation and tradition, Stand UP is a new understanding of the old practice of tikkun olam, repairing
the world. By implementing their own campaigns at the
local, regional and International level, teens gain invaluable experience and cultivate important skills to become
effective agents of change and contributing members of
the greater Jewish community.
Speak UP for Israel: A Campaign for Israel
Education and Advocacy
and have been a part of the State of Israel’s story
even before the existence of a modern state. In fact, in
February —months before Israel was born—the
rd Grand Aleph Godol,
Orrin Kabaker, led in
passing a motion recognizing the new Jewish State.
The
International
and Executives Body
established the Speak UP for
Israel campaign in to
amplify Israel awareness, education and advocacy at all
levels of our Order. As the future leaders of the global
Jewish community, it is our responsibility to learn about,
appreciate and advocate for Israel.
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