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BBYO CELEBRATES ISRAEL AT 60As the State of Israel prepares for its 60th anniversary, BBYO teens from around the world are celebrating its history and working to make its future bright. From teens marching in a Houston Israel-Day parade to attending the Israel at 60 rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC, teens from coast to coast are showing their pride for Israel during its important milestone.
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BBYO'S DC COUNCIL HOSTS COMMUNITY-WIDE, "ROCK THE VOTE"-STYLE CONCERT AT
LOCAL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLMTV, Youth Service America and Interfaith Works Attend
Article by Richard Greenberg, Washington Jewish Week - 4/30/08
The two finalists in the 2006 season's finale of American Idol garnered more votes combined than George Bush did in the 2004 general election.
That fact has been dredged up from time to time illustrate both the popularity of the TV show and the supposed apathy of the American electorate, particularly its younger members. Caveat: Idol voters, unlike conventional poll-goers, are allowed to cast as many ballots as they want.
Nevertheless, this well-worn reference to Idolatry was hauled out again last week, this time to spur local teens -- Jews and non-Jews -- to greater civic and political involvement under the aegis of BBYO and Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, MD.
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MY2CENTSFORCHANGE.ORG WINS TOP HONOR IN 2008 INTERACTIVE MEDIA AWARDS
My2CentsforChange.org, BBYO’s newest advocacy initiative inspiring civic engagement and political involvement in today’s teenagers, won the "Best in Class" Honor in this year’s Interactive Media Awards' Advocacy category. The honor, which was won last year by Dell, Inc., recognizes that the project surpassed guidelines in several areas including design, usability, innovation in technical features, standards compliance and content--an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each year.
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HAVE THE SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE WHILE GETTING READY FOR YOUR FUTURE AT OPERATION SHEMA: AN EXPERIENCE FOR EMERGING COMMUNITY LEADERS AND
ACTIVISTSWant to make a difference in the world? Start in Baltimore! Spend two weeks changing the world through service and advocacy.
*Work in a variety of settings from mentoring at-risk youth to promoting urban environmentalism
*Make new friends from across North America while having fun in the sun
*Get prepped for college by living at Towson University and tour Baltimore and Washington, DC campuses
*Earn between 35 and 60 service hours
*Learn the "ins and outs" of advocacy
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WANT A CHANGE OF SCENERY THIS SUMMER?
STAFF A BBYO SUMMER PROGRAM.
A BBYO summer experience is not only life-changing for teens, but also for staff who would like to travel the world, develop leadership skills, participate in community service, cultivate their Judaic heritage and of course, have fun. Working at a BBYO summer experience is a great way to explore your interests, develop your skill set and get paid, all while gaining valuable work experience to help you with future career opportunities! Applications are being accepted now.
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