BBG Red Book 2014 | Page 5

A MESSAGE FROM LYNN SCHUSTERMAN FOUNDING CHAIR , BBYO / It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you as a new member of . You are joining thousands of Jewish teens from around the world who have discovered the joy of Jewish living, learning and giving through this outstanding organization. I urge you to take advantage of all that  has to offer.  is dedicated to fostering leadership, philanthropy and friendship. No other organization produces so many exceptional Jewish leaders. This is why my family has been involved with  for decades. My late husband, Charlie, recognized the value of  from the time he served as Godol of Feenberg-Rubin  , Tulsa, Oklahoma’s  chapter, during the s. We have always believed that, because of its size and lack of denominational affiliation,  plays an instrumental role in touching and transforming the lives of Jewish youth and in promoting Klal Yisrael, a spirit of community among all Jews. As founding chair of , I am working with philanthropists, community leaders and youth to ensure that  remains capable of energizing and enriching the lives of Jewish teens for years to come. You are our Jewish future, and you deserve nothing less than the best our community can offer.  is committed to providing that to you, and more.  is about connections: connecting with your friends, yourself, Israel and the magnificent heritage of the Jewish people from which you stem. You will find exciting and meaningful experiences in . And I promise you that they will last a lifetime. B’Shalom. 3