AZA BBG IC 2014 Program Guide FINAL | Page 68

General Information Yes You Can: From Great Ideas to Real Results, Sanger A u Lots of people have good ideas - great ideas even. So many great ideas never make it past the drawing board, and even fewer find their way to fruition. Join Steven Blustein, Lonestar AZA alumnus and co-founder of PrideBites, to hear his story and learn to overcome all of the moments where it feels like the whole world is saying, “no you can’t” and turn them into “yes you can.” Facilitator: Steven Blustein, PrideBites Shuk Details Your Advisor: More than Just a Fancy Babysitter, Summer at IC Campfire u BBYO’s advisor community has so much to offer our chapters and, sometimes, we just don’t make the most of that relationship. In fact, sometimes it feels like a hassle, even though it could be a huge benefit. Don’t take our word for it: Justin Silver (a BBYO advisor, voted Advisor of the Year) will share with you tips and techniques to develop the right working relationship so that your chapter can benefit from this wonderful resource. Facilitator: Justin Silver, Lonestar Advisor Additional Information Program Schedule BBYO Educational Framework 66 The educational framework is a set of learning and experiential outcomes which defines the goals of the BBYO experience. These outcomes are intended to strengthen program content and quality, providing each Aleph and B’nai B’rith Girl a deep and meaningful experience. Key Goal for Participants in BBYO BBYO participants will be confident about their Jewish identity, connected to Israel and the global Jewish community, and committed to leading others and improving the world. IDENTIFY: Strengthen Jewish identity CONNECT: Create Jewish community • Teens feel confident • Teens have caring and respectful questioning and integrating into relationships with Jewish peers one’s life Jewish principles about • Teens understand the role that G-d and Torah, history, traditions Israel plays for the Jewish people and culture around the world • Teens respect diversity within the • Teens promote the inclusion of Jewish community and in the world all Jews into a pluralistic Jewish • Teens use leadership skills to help community others develop their own Jewish pride, connections and commitment IMPROVE: Change the world • Teens understand current social issues • Teens use Jewish values to guide involvement in service, philanthropy and advocacy • Teens use leadership skills to mobilize peers around social issue