BBYO International Convention 2016 Program Guide

SEUDAH SHLISHIT / DINNER, KEY BALLROOM 6:45 PM HAVDALAH, BCC 4TH FLOOR 7:45 PM What a blessing it is to start a new week together. May the world find joy and peace. BBYO HONORS: STATE OF THE ORDER AND AWARDS GALA, BCC 4TH FLOOR 8:30 PM AZA and BBG are flourishing, and no two individuals have seen BBYO and Jewish teen life thrive in more places around the world in the last year than Colin Silverman, Grand Aleph Godol, and Lauren Keats, International N’siah. Prepare to celebrate the many achievements that our Movement is making. International Awards will be presented at this time. The state of AZA and BBG is strong. Justin Baldoni, American Actor, Jane the Virgin, and Director, My Last Days Ellie Bodker, 71st International S’ganit, B’nai B’rith Girls Hunter Cohn, 27th Grand Aleph Shaliach, Aleph Zadik Aleph Jake Davis, 27th Grand Aleph Moreh, Aleph Zadik Aleph Meredith Galanti, 71st International Mazkirah, B’nai B’rith Girls Bob Geminder, Holocaust Survivor Stephanie Hausman, 24th International Aym HaChaverot, B’nai B’rith Girls Lauren Keats, 71st International N’siah, B’nai B’rith Girls Casey Neistat, Film Director and YouTube Creative Deena Notowich, 27th International Sh’licha, B’nai B’rith Girls Cole Pergament, 91st Grand Aleph S’gan, Aleph Zadik Aleph Matthew Rabinowitz, 91st Grand Aleph Mazkir, Aleph Zadik Aleph Colin Silverman, 91st Grand Aleph Godol, Aleph Zadik Aleph Sarah Tuttle-Singer, New Media Editor, The Times of Israel Claire Wineland, Founder, The Clairity Project LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR THE CLASS OF 2016, HOLIDAY BALLROOM 4 10:45 PM Seniors will enjoy their final international program (as members) by reflecting upon their time in BBYO through fun and creative activities. You’ll get to network with BBYO alumni of all ages from around the world and gain insight into Jewish life beyond high school. We’ll launch Joomie, a oneof-a-kind free app that will make it easier for you to find your “chosen roommate” – learn more at joomie.org. And, as it is tradition to "give life" as a senior in AZA and BBG, you'll have a chance to go even further and "gift life" to someone in need. CHAPTER PROGRAM SHOWCASE 10:45 PM 24 Minute Film Festival, BBYO Center Stage Lights, camera, action! You'll take an object, phrase and Cardinal or Menorah Pledge Principle and make a short film in 24 minutes. Then, present your film to the rest of the group, demonstrating the meaning of AZA and BBG values. Host: BBYO Eastern Region: North Carolina Council A New Birkat, BCC 344 Not every prayer is a card in front of you with Hebrew written on it. We’ll divide into three stations and interact with the Birkat in different ways to gain our own interpretations of the blessing that we recite after our meals. Host: BBYO Eastern Region: North Carolina Council Addressing Israel on Campus, BCC 347 This program will use theater, discussion and more to prepare you for advocating for the U.S.-Israel relationship on your future college campus. Host: BBYO New England Region 44

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