BBYO International Convention 2016 Program Guide | Page 39

Israel’s Open Mind, Tubman B

Find out how Israel is aiding communities around the world including the LGBTQ community.
Facilitators: Stephanie Margolis, MZ Intern, StandWithUs; Matan Rudner, MZ Intern, StandWithUs

It’s Not Love©, Tilghman d

One out of every three teens is a victim of dating abuse. Only one out of every three of those
victims will ever tell someone about it. In It’s Not Love©, you assume the role of a character who is
navigating the tough choices that come with being in and around unhealthy relationships. During
this workshop, you will learn the signs of unhealthy relationships and tools to help.
Facilitators: Ben Cerney, Prevention Specialist, JCADA; Leah Siskin Moz, Assistant Director, JCADA

Judaic Mosaic Songwriting Workshop, Paca

How do you write a melody? Which chords will work? What’s a niggun, and what does an ancient
song form have in common with Hip Hop, Blues and the Star-Spangled Banner?! BMI Songwriter
and Recording Academy member Nick Edelstein answers these questions and more.
Facilitators: Nick Edelstein, Director & Founder, Judaic Mosaic; Seth Kibel, Artist, Judaic Mosaic

Let’s Talk About “IT”, BCC 349

Are you the type of student who believes you can make the world a better place? When you see
injustice do you want to address it? When my best friend was sexually assaulted, we decided to try
and fix the system. To talk about “IT”! Over 450 campuses, several trips to the White House and over
1,000,000 students later, we’re still talking. You will learn how to transform a community using our
three step model and how you can help reduce sexual violence and create social justice. We will
focus on communication, bystander behaviors and supporting survivors. You are the solution! You
will laugh, be inspired and will know how to leave your chapter better than you found “IT”!
Facilitator: Becca Tieder, Founder, One Student

Leveraging Social Media, BCC 341

In this session, learn how social media could be a gamechanger for sisterhood and brotherhood,
recruitment, communication and more for your chapter!
Facilitator: Cara Friedman, Social Media Marketing Manager, ClassPass

Life in Politics and Public Service, Holiday Ballroom 5

CEO and Executive Editor of 70 Faces Media, Ami Eden, will be interviewing political pros, Noam
Neusner and Matt Nosanchuk about how they got their start in politics and policymaking and what
they learned from their experiences at the White House and in Congress.
Facilitators: Noam Neusner, 30 Point Strategies; Matt Nosanchuk, Associate Director of Public
Engagement, The White House; Ami Eden, 70 Faces Media

Living Out Our Values: LGBTQ Inclusion in AZA and BBG, Johnson B d

BBYO recently recommitted to being an inclusive space, specifically in terms of welcoming
transgender and gender non-conforming/gender-expansive people. However, for many people, the
AZA and BBG system, which is built along the gender binary, presents challenges to that goal. Some
people identify as non-binary (neither male nor female), and some folks are simply uncomfortable
with the idea of single-gender systems. Using real examples from AZA, BBG and BBYO chapters
and regions from around the world and drawing inspiration from Jewish texts, we’ll explore possible
approaches to overcome obstacles while remaining true to the ideals of the Order.
Facilitators: Robbie Medwed, Education Director, SOJOURN; Justin Rosen Smolen, National Director
of Youth Programs; Keshet
This session runs through Limmud Round 2 and Limmud Round 3.

Raising Our Voices, BCC 348

You can harness the strength of AZA and BBG to amplify your voice [