BBYO International Convention 2015 Program Guide | Page 49

Beyond Bagels and Lox: How Food Makes Us
Jewish, Beit Midrash d
From challah to rugelach, come on a culinary
journey to discover the top 10 Jewish foods and
how they define us as a people. Let’s talk and
taste our way through this session!
Facilitator: Annette Saks, BBYO International
Kallah
Sessions: Limmud 3

Build A Prayer Workshop, Marriott M106
Did you know that all of the prayers in Jewish
services are based on the same simple formula?

Bullying and Cyberbullying, Hanover E
Look at bias and how it relates to bullying and
cyberbullying. W’ll define the roles of bullying
incidents and what we can do to be a more
inclusive community. We’ll also discuss the
intersections of bullying and cyberbullying. How
are these similar and different?
Facilitator: Erin Beacham, Anti-Defamation
League
Sessions: Limmud 3

Shuk Details

Brotherhood: More Than Sports and Video
Games, Kennesaw
Most chapters repeat similar types of programs
week after week. Come to this session to learn
how to make the most out of each member’s
BBYO experience and, in turn, strengthen the
Brotherhood of your chapter.
Facilitator: Jon Bridge, AEPi
Sessions: Limmud 2
Note: AZA Only

Building Organizations to Advance Social
Change, Auburn
Activism and advocacy are required for an
organization to succeed, but these necessary
skills are often hard to learn. We’ll discuss
strategies for building grassroots organizations,
drawing on Ari Ne’eman’s experiences with the
Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
Facilitator: Ari Ne’eman, Autistic Self Advocacy
Network
Sessions: Limmud 2, Limmud 3

Program Schedule

Breaking the Ice: How to Plan and Execute
the Perfect Ice Breaker for Your Chapter or
Region, Hanover G
We know the importance of icebreakers for
chapter and regional programming, but how do
we make sure the icebreaker achieves what we
really need it to achieve? You will learn new ice
breakers and games, share your favorites and
learn how to plan the best ice breakers.
Facilitator: Julie Finkelstein, Foundation for
Jewish Camp
Sessions: Limmud 2

Build Meaningful Relationships: The Coffee
Lunch Coffee Approach, Hanover E
How do you feel about networking? Are you
energized by the prospect of meeting new
people? Or does the very notion send you into
fits of panic? Would you characterize yourself
as an active networker? Or are you unsure of
where to begin, concerned that you might be
asking too much of others? During this 50-minute
session, Alana Muller will share an overview of her
concept, Coffee Lunch Coffee – an accessible,
relevant, immediately actionable approach to
professional networking for those interested in
connecting with others, getting involved in their
community, seeking to advance their career
or looking to build social relationships. It will
help you formulate a strategic mindset around
networking while creating a game plan to get out
there and connect. You will leave the session with
ideas for advancing your networking efforts and
bolstering the quality of your relationship base.
Facilitator: Alana Muller, Coffee Lunch Coffee
Sessions: Limmud 2

Additional Information

Bill Gates, Lady Gaga and Steven Spielberg:
Uncovering How The World’s Most Successful
People Launched Their Careers, Embassy D
At age 18, Alex Banayan set off on a quest to track
down Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Mark Zuckerberg,
Steven Spielberg and a dozen more of the world’s
most successful people to uncover the secrets
of how they launched their careers. After 4 years
on his journey, Alex is here to share with you the
answers. Whether your dream is starting your
own company, getting into your dream college,
learning under the wing of world-class mentors,
accelerating your career or just transforming
yourself into the person you’ve always imagined
you could be, this session will reveal the tools you
need—to get what you want.
Facilitator: Alex Banayan, Venture Capitalist
Sessions: Limmud 1, Limmud 2

Come de-mystify our liturgy – we’ll explore the
prayers’ role in Jewish tradition, the components
that make them come alive, and the evolution
of Jewish practice over time. Ultimately, you’ll
walk away with your very own personalized,
meaningful (and totally) kosher prayer!
Facilitator: Noah Zaves, NFTY
Sessions: Limmud 2

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