AZA & BBG Regional Elections
Each year at Spring Convention, the Lake Ontario Region Aleph Zadik Aleph and B’nai B’rith Girls elect a new Regional Board. The elections process is a sacred tradition of our Order, and one of our oldest.
Election Manuals
For over one hundred years, BBYO has built the leadership of our global Jewish communities. Serving as a member of the Regional Board is one of the many experiences we offer that will propel you toward a life of Jewish communal influence and impact. Explore the Election Manuals to learn about the process for electing Alephs and B’nai B’rith Girls to this highly esteemed office.
Declaration Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
Politicking Practices
It’s important to embrace why BBYO puts such a large emphasis on no politicking. Politicking is engaging in political activities such as campaigning, having conversations about caucus materials or candidacies, using social media to promote or communicate anyone’s candidacy, asking who others may vote for, or telling others who they should or should not vote for. Although many know that politicking is strictly prohibited in BBYO, many do not know why.
BBYO is unique as it is one of the only places you will come across where you can put yourself out there, and no matter the outcome, always have a home here and more leadership opportunities available. BBYO elections are friendly competitions based on qualifications, not popularity, and by enforcing the no politicking rule, we promote the friendliness of the election and make them impersonal in the best way.
If you are caught politicking, you will lose your vote, and you may be subject to further consequences. Please know that politicking is serious, and there are consequences for any member suspected of engaging in politicking.
All members have a duty to vote based on qualifications, experience, goals, and dreams, not based on popularity. Those receiving your vote should have a strong work ethic, be able to balance multiple avenues of work, be a self-motivator and self-starter, be detail oriented, be proactive, be a team player and have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders. Remember, your vote is personal and private. The only people who you may discuss elections with are your parents, regional staff and chapter advisors, and the Regional Aleph Godol or N’siah.
If you experience a politicking incident, please report it. Thank you for upholding the integrity of elections, one of our movement’s most sacred traditions.
Meet the Candidates
For decades, the Lake Ontario Region Aleph Zadik Aleph and B’nai B’rith Girls have elected a group of Alephs and BBGs to represent our Region-at-large. Members aspiring for these roles have a deep passion for BBYO and are invested in building BBYO in our community to ensure a vibrant Jewish future. The candidates below have gone through the elections process and will stand before the Alephs and BBGs at Spring Convention and share their vision for the year. Get to know these incredible candidates below.
Aleph Zadik Aleph
ELLIOT KRITZER
Simcha BBYO #5003 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Aleph Godol
Click to read Elliot’s Vision
EVAN GOLDHAR
Magen AZA #2360 (North York)
Candidate for Regional Aleph S’gan
Click to read Evan’s Vision
ALLAN RAPAPORT
Exodus AZA #1111 (Thornhill)
Candidate for Regional Aleph S’gan
Click to read Allan’s Vision
NOAH BAKER
Exodus AZA #1111 (Thornhill)
Candidate for Regional Aleph Moreh
Click to read Noah’s Vision
JACOB MOTLIS
Achim AZA #1016 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Aleph Moreh
Click to read Jacob’s Vision
MORGAN POSNER
Koach AZA #2291 (Cedarvale)
Candidate for Regional Aleph Mazkir
Click to read Morgan’s Vision
JAKE SCHRIER
Exodus AZA #1111 (Thornhill)
Candidate for Regional Aleph Mazkir
Click to read Jake’s Vision
AVERY PLATT
Koach AZA #2291 (Cedarvale)
Candidate for Regional Aleph Shaliach
Click to read Avery’s Vision
B’nai B’rith Girls
ZOE HILTZ-FISHMAN
Ahava BBG #2447 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional N’siah
Click to read Zoe’s Vision
SHANI RABIZANOVICH
Mishpacha BBYO #5173 (Hamilton)
Candidate for Regional S’ganit
Click to read Shani’s Vision
LEAH SMILOVITS
Chaverot BBG #2307 (Thornhill)
Candidate for Regional S’ganit
Click to read Leah’s Vision
FARA SPRINGMAN
Kochavim BBG #2484 (Cedarvale)
Candidate for Regional S’ganit
Click to read Fara’s Vision
BROOKLYN BERNS
Dor Chadash BBG #2404 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Morah
Click to read Brooklyn’s Vision
SOPHIA GRAY
Dor Chadash BBG #2404 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Morah
Click to read Sophia’s Vision
ABBIE BEN-ADIVA
Ahava BBG #2447 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Mazkirah
Click to read Abbie’s Vision
SAMARA STEIN
Tziporah BBG #2248 (North York)
Candidate for Regional Mazkirah
Click to read Samara’s Vision
BAYLA ZEMEL
Dor Chadash BBG #2404 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Shlicha
Click to read Bayla’s Vision
TALIA FRIEDMAN
Dor Chadash BBG #2404 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Gizborit
Click to read Talia’s Vision
MILEY HAIK
Dor Chadash BBG #2404 (Vaughan)
Candidate for Regional Gizborit
Click to read Miley’s Vision
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