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AZA and BBG Teen Issue Summits Issue Summits expose teens to pressing global issues and provide opportunities to take action through advocacy and service.  and  Teen Issue Summits take place twice a year, once in the fall and once in the summer. International Convention (IC) Each year, Alephs, B’nai B’rith Girls, alumni, advisors, professional staff and top Jewish philanthropists from around the world convene on President’s Day weekend in February at the largest annual gathering of Jewish teens working to strengthen the Jewish future. At , Alephs and BBGs have the unique opportunity to take part in exemplary  programming such as hearing from prominent speakers, participating in large-scale service learning opportunities and celebrating an inspiring Shabbat like most have never experienced before. In addition to showcasing spirit and community pride,  participants take part in the democratic process of furthering the organization’s business agenda and electing  and ’s next International teen leadership. Opportunities to experience 's host city, engage with the host community and build lifelong friendships with teens from across the world are constants of every , making it a staple of every Aleph and BBG's  career. 40