Jack Rosenbaum, Hamilton Jewish News – August 16, 2026
Everyone at BBYO Eastern Canada joins me in warmly welcoming our new Hamilton engagement associate, Abby Gourley-Rein, who brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for building vibrant Jewish community.
Zenith Wolfe, Canadian Jewish News – July 7, 2026
BBYO, NFTY and NCSY have collectively expanded programming and opened dozens more chapters and clubs in recent years. When Ottawa opened its new BBYO chapter in December 2025, Leora Taub-Handelman, 15, was one of the inaugural members. As the vice-president of programming, one of 10 leadership roles at the new chapter, she helped their membership grow to around 30 people by the end of the academic year.
Rosanna Lerner, Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin – June 18, 2026
Rosanna Lerner is a local teen who participates in one of Ottawa’s BBYO chapters: Yad B’Yad BBG. Having recently been elected to her chapter’s board, she shares her thoughts on what BBYO means to her, and why she is eager to take on this new position. She also hopes to inspire other teens who may feel nervous about stepping into leadership roles that anything is possible.
Kevin Goodman, BBYO Canada – June 16, 2026
Named in honour of former Board Chair Mark Silverstein, this award recognizes an exceptional alumnus of BBYO Eastern Canada who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and impact in the Jewish community and the broader community.
Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin – April 16, 2026
A new chapter in Jewish teen engagement is unfolding in Ottawa with the revival of BBYO, a global youth movement that empowers young people to build community, leadership skills, and a strong sense of Jewish identity.