Coalition of Jewish Teens
Constitutional Committee
Global Networking Committee
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The Grand Aleph Godol and the International N’siah, from time to time, will establish special committees
to conduct business on behalf of the International Order. As the Executive Chairs of the movement, they
are able to empower representatives for AZA and BBG to tackle specialty projects or serve as
ambassadors for our organization to the broader Jewish community and beyond. This fall, Sam and
Amanda, as Godol and N’siah, will call upon a diverse group of Alephs and BBGs to serve in two
capacities. Candidates will be selected without favoritism, based on geography, age, leadership
experience, availability and other considerations. If you have unique interest in these areas, please e-mail
Sam and Amanda at [email protected] and [email protected] as well as [email protected] to let us
know. We will not be able to accommodate everyone, but appreciate your willingness to serve. No existing
position is required as criteria.
Coalition of Jewish Teens
Everything we do in AZA and BBG is focused on ensuring a stronger Jewish future. We are not the only
network dedicated to this cause, and to achieve our wildest dreams and our farthest-reaching goals, we
need the partnership of our peers across the entire Jewish community. We are seeking Alephs and B’nai
B’rith Girls who are eager to work with leaders from the other Jewish youth movements to create a
stronger Jewish future together. The goal of the CJT is to show the tenacity and vibrancy of the Jewish
youth community, unite around common causes, help strengthen Jewish teen life universally, take action
on behalf of the Jewish people, make a difference in the broader global community and ensure that the
future we’re building is bright. Some additional travel and retreats will be necessary to be a part of this
role. All expenses would be covered, but schedule flexibility is a must.
The AZA and BBG Constitutional Democracy Committee
BBYO’s experiential democratic nature is one of our most defining pillars as a global teen-led movement.
How we conduct business, make decisions, survey the opinions and voices of our membership, pass
legislation and manage our chapters, councils, regions and the International Order guarantees order,
fairness and a life-long learning experience for all that choose to embrace our systems and traditions.
Every few years, our constitutions and governance policies need to be updated to reflect the movement’s
evolution. We are looking for Alephs and BBGs who are interested in working together to update the
documents that are at the foundation of our Order’s democracy in time to unveil at International
Convention 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Global Networking Committee will be comprised of Jewish teens from all around the world, working to
build a forum in which the members of every Jewish community where BBYO has a presence or a partner
can learn from each other about one another’s communities and youth leadership programs, work with one
another on joint projects, advance movement-wide initiatives around the world, and unite, when necessary
or opportunistic, on global Jewish issues.
Many members view BBYO as a North American organization that supports communities around the world,
rather than one, unified network in which every community holds equal standing. The efforts of the GNC will
result in a sense of equality between all of our BBYO and partner communities.
Applicants for the GNC should have a passion in one or more of the leadership foci of BBYO
(programming, community service, Judaic enrichment, fundraising, and recruitment). We will utilize every
committee members’ fortes to strengthen our communities in those facets, while learning and growing
through our experiences together.
The members of the GNC will:
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Execute Global Networking Teens (GNT) calls throughout the year
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Produce resources, releases, and programs that will allow chapters and regions to experience,
understand, and support globalization
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Manage regional and chapter partnerships
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Educate other members about our global movement
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Fundraise for and promote easy, powerful ways that Alephs and BBGs across the Order can
support the International Service Fund (ISF)
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Gain important leadership skills
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Work together on joint projects or movement-wide initiatives
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Discuss, support one another through, or take action on global Jewish issues
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Create meaningful, lasting ties between teens across dozens of communities around the world
Through these responsibilities, the members of the GNC will contribute to the globalization of our
movement and the unification of our international community. Ultimately, no matter if you’re from San
Francisco or Serbia, serving on the GNC will transform you into a more knowledgeable member of our
global Jewish community, and will challenge you with the task of sharing our global movement with your
local community.
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A completed application should be emailed by Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 11:59 PM, local time
to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].
Name:
Grade:
Region (With Council if applicable):
AZA: _____ BBG: _____
Chapter (with number):
Country:
Home Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
Email Address:
Summer Programs Attended:
Name of your local BBYO professional and contact information (for potential reference):
Please list all previous/current leadership positions and describe how they have helped shaped you as a
leader:
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Global Networking Committee Questions
All applicants must answer these questions
Required for this Committee: You must not have a standing commitment to anything that takes place
on Sundays at 2:00 PM EST
1. Define Globalization. What does it mean to you? How would you explain to someone why they
should care about globalizing our movement? (Please limit your answer to 250 words)
2. What experiences have you had with one or more of the leadership foci of BBYO (programming,
community service, Judaic enrichment, fundraising, and recruitment) that would make you an
asset to our committee?
3. What ideas do you have for the global networking committee? If you have previously served on
this committee, how do you plan to improve it?
4. Who am I? Who are we? For whom are we responsible? (This question is up to your
interpretation)
5. Optional Question: Do you have any special skills that could be beneficial to this committee?
Please describe what they are, provide a sample of your work if applicable, and explain how they
can serve the committee.
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Global Networking Committee Chair
Presentation and content will both play a factor in our decision making. A video chat interview may be
needed as part of the application process.
The Chair of the Global Networking Committee will be the point-person of the GNC on a daily basis. We
are looking for a visionary: someone who is knowledgeable on topics related to globalization, recognizes
the potential of our global community, and can identify the steps needed to be made in order to amplify
our impact. While we must stress the significance of the position and the challenging nature of the work
with which it comes, it is significantly a valuable and enriching experience. Hard work pays off. You’ll be
rewarded with invaluable friendships, extensive cross-cultural work experience, and the prestige that
accompanies heading one of BBYO’s most prominent international committees.
1. Many members view BBYO as a North American organization that supports communities around
the world, rather than one, unified network in which every community holds equal standing within
the movement. Create a potential plan of action to create equality between every BBYO region
around the world.
2. How do you plan to manage a committee of 30-40 people with different cultural styles that live
across several time zones around the world? (Please limit your answer to 250 words)
3. Global Networking Teens calls are discussion calls that are open to every teen in our Order.
What should participants get out of GNT calls? List and describe two ideal GNT Call discussions.
4. Describe 3-4 projects that you would want the GNC to complete. What results would they yield?
Create a timeline/outline for the year, depicting how long these projects should take to complete.
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Sam Perlen
Grand Aleph Godol
216-798-2828
[email protected]
@GrandAlephGodol
Amanda Freedman
International N’siah
216-798-2829
[email protected]
@BBGNsiah
Skylar Morley
Grand Aleph S’gan
203-522-7837
[email protected]
@GrandAlephSgan
Rachel Cohen
International S’ganit
267-474-4812
[email protected]
@BBGSganit
Alex Merritt
Grand Aleph Moreh
650-722-7715
[email protected]
@GrandAlephMoreh
Gabby Mesnier
International Aym HaChaverot
314-359-5225
[email protected]
@BBGMITMom
Jacob Nitzkin
Grand Aleph Mazkir
248-880-9195
[email protected]
@GrandMazkir
Roni Rose
International Mazkirah
704-280-1176
[email protected]
@BBGMazkirah
Jonah Moore
Grand Aleph Shaliach
075-28-22-9149
[email protected]
@GrandShaliach
Brittany Bruck
International Sh’licha
404-992-7043
[email protected]
@BBGShlicha
Ian Kandel
Director, AZA/BBG & The Teen Movement
[email protected]
Anita Bormaster
Director, BBYO Connect & Teen Leadership
[email protected]
Joey Eisman
Natalie Spring
Director, Campaigns and Leadership Initiatives Associate for Israel and Global Jewish Peoplehood
[email protected]
[email protected]
Aleeza Lubin
Director, Jewish Enrichment – Central Hub
[email protected]
Rebecca Cohen
Associate for Campaigns and Movement Initiatives
[email protected]
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