BBYO AS A LIFELONG CONNECTION TO THE
JEWISH COMMUNITY
BBYO Connect
Connect is ’s program for middle school students, aimed at creating a seamless transition from Bar/
Bat Mitzvah to high school. Connect creates a
community of Jewish teens in th–th grade and offers
social and enriching experiences that serve as a gateway to
continued involvement in Jewish life. Originally created
as Teen Connection in the s, the program ensures
continued involvement in Jewish experiences for middle
school teens before they choose the path they
would like to pursue. Through valuable, fun and meaningful
local programming, Connect is designed to ultimately
lead to dramatic growth in and membership.
In -, Connect reached the forefront of
’s priorities as a necessary way to increase membership. In -, Connect was the fasting growing
division of . Connect participants are not
yet members of and , and therefore are not
required to pay a membership fee.
BBYO Friends and Alumni Network (FAN)
’s Friends and Alumni Network () is a growing
movement of communities across North America.
brings together friends and alumni of the organization to secure the resources necessary to sustain local
programs while also serving as the vehicle for
lifelong involvement in the organization. members
advocate for ; network and share personal and professional news; volunteer and mentor; relive the glory
days at local events; and support the organization
so that invaluable experiences are always available
for every Jewish teen.
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