The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development. The youth participate in democratically functioning small groups under the guidance of adult advisors and professional staff.
The objectives of the organization are as follows:
To help Jewish youth enhance their knowledge
and appreciation of Jewish religion and culture by discovering
those aspects which are meaningful to them.
To provide Jewish youth with the opportunities to learn
leadership skills and develop their leadership potential to their
fullest capabilities.
To help Jewish youth recognize opportunities for service and
encourage involvement in B'nai B'rith, B'nai B'rith Women and in
the Jewish and the general community.
To develop in Jewish youth an appreciation of the meaning and
practice of T'zedakah both in the Jewish and general community.
To help Jewish youth develop a commitment to the State of Israel
and K'lal Yisrael.
To help Jewish youth develop a positive self-image.
To encourage the development of friendships with other Jewish
youth.
This document was created by
David Ari
Hulnick