About Us
About New England Region
New England Region is comprised of chapters throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We have chapters in North Shore, Acton, Metrowest, Newton, Sharon, Rhode Island, Brookline, and Merrimack Valley representing over 500 teens in our area. Teens involved experience local programming in their communities, regional programming such as dances, community service days, sports events, and weekend-long conventions, and international programming at large scale conferences and BBYO Summer Experiences.
Chapters are based on geography and where our teens/families live but teens can join any chapter they want. The chapters currently include:
Ariel Ometz BBYO- Acton, Leominster, Fitchburg and surrounding areas
Tikvah BBG and Alan Soifert AZA- Sharon and South Shore communities
Berry-Erani AZA and Mayim Chayim BBG- Newton and Needham
Mishpucha BBG and Sababa AZA- Metrowest Communities
Merrimack Valley BBYO- Andover area
North Shore BBYO- Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, surrounding areas
Brookline BBYO- Brookline and Newton
Vermont BBYO- Burlington area
Judy Ann Leven BBG and Dave Hochman AZA- Rhode Island
We have interest in building communities in the Worcester and Southern New Hampshire communities.
Our chapters hold events every two to three weeks at locations around the region. Events are planned by teens, for teens, and programming ranges from fun activities like bowling and making s’mores over a bonfire, to deeper programming around social justice or leadership development. A parent, advisor, or regional staff member is always on hand to ensure safety and health.
Fun Fact: Our mascot is Larry the Lobster.
Stay up to date with us on our NER Facebook Page!