BBYO leaders head stateside
"We are excited to be able to bring back everything we learn to the Sydney Jewish community."
THREE young members of the Sydney Jewish community have flown to Washington and Baltimore to take part in the B’nai B’rith Youth Organisation (BBYO) international convention this week.
More than 5000 young Jewish leaders from around the world attend the event each year to listen to speakers, learn together and develop friendships.
BBYO NSW co-presidents Ruby Borer and Amy Forman will be joined by board member Caitlyn Gordon, alongside a Victorian contingent.
Borer said, “I am so excited to have the opportunity to embark on the journey of a lifetime.
“I was lucky enough to join the international convention steering team where I had the chance to help plan programs that will be happening over the weekend.
“We also have the opportunity to see some amazing sights such as the United States Holocaust Museum and hear from speakers such as [Native American actress] Alaqua Cox.”
Borer added, “We also want to say a huge thank you to B’nai B’rith NSW for their financial support of this trip. We are excited to be able to bring back everything we learn to the Sydney Jewish community.”
Forman said, “I am really excited for this experience and cannot wait to learn life-long leadership skills and make new friends and build on my Jewish identity.”
Gordon added, “I’m so excited to meet new people from all over the world and learn new leadership skills.”
The Australian group will join BBYO colleagues from countries including the US, Britain, Finland, Netherlands, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Lithuania, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Canada, Brazil and Argentina.
BBYO is the largest pluralistic Jewish youth organisation in the world, with more than 80,000 teens in 55 countries. It is run by teenagers, allowing them to learn leadership skills and have fun too.
BBYO NSW began prior to the 2020 lockdown and has held a variety of in-person and online events.
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