BBYO International Convention 2015 Program Guide | Page 61

Judaism on Trial, Piedmont
Participate in a mock trial where a fictional
character will be challenged with the claim of ‘not
being Jewish enough.’ It’s in your hands to decide
whether or not that’s true!
Program Planner: BBYO Central Region West

Look Up, Baker
Have you ever noticed how your addiction to
technology affects your life? “Look Up” teaches
us about the impact of social media and the
opportunities we may be missing out on.
Program Planner: BBYO Westchester Region
Notes: BBG Only
Making Disabilities Real, Embassy E
Experience what it’s like for someone with a
mental or physical handicap as you take on
everyday challenges with your friends.
Program Planner: BBYO Kentucky Indiana Ohio
Region

Stereotype Hype, Inman
Create your own poetry slam to help bring
awareness to the impact stereotypes have on us
as Jewish teens and as leaders.
Program Planner: BBYO North Texas Oklahoma
Region

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Teens4Israel, Hanover G
BBYO has teamed up with the American Israel
Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), The Centre
for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), the Canadian
Jewish Political Afficars Committee (CJPAC) and
StandWithUS to bring you Teens4Israel! Learn
about Israel and gain practical advocacy training
so that you can speak and stand up for her.
Program Planner: BBYO Eastern Region

What Guys Don’t Talk About, Fairlie
Understand how being a part of AZA affects the
way you interact with others.
Program Planner: BBYO Lonestar Region
Note: AZA Only

Program Schedule

Peace IsREAL, Lenox
Confused about what happened over the
summer? Hearing stuff about Israel in the media?
Unsure of what’s going on in the middle east? As
leaders of the future, come to this session to ask
those difficult questions and get the answers you
need to become an effective advocate for Israel.
Program Planner: MZ Teen Interns, StandWithUs

The Paperclip Project, Embassy F
This serious and inspiring programming discusses
the prominence of bullying in today’s society.
Program Planner: BBYO Liberty Region

Additional Information

Leadership Training Institute, Courtland
Want to gain leadership skills and bring back
new leadership activities to your chapter? This
program is all about the different ways you can
become a strong leader in any situation, and how
to stand out!
Program Planner: BBYO Northern Region East:
DC Council

The Emunah Center, Embassy A
Connect with your Jewish identity as you learn
about the lives of children living in the Emunah
Center in Afula, Israel, a residential care center for
at-risk children from the ages of 5-18.
Program Planner: BBYO Connecticut Valley
Region

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