by Kevin Goodman | Jul 7, 2026 | In The News
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.
by Kevin Goodman | Jun 18, 2026 | In The News
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.
by Kevin Goodman | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog, In The News
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.
by Kevin Goodman | Apr 16, 2026 | In The News
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.
by Kevin Goodman | Mar 14, 2026 | In The News
Mia Stanger, Hamilton Jewish News – March 14, 2026
I went to BBYO’s Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) last summer looking for a good experience, and I found community, confidence, and a stronger version of myself. I have been a member of BBYO since Grade 8, but I never really knew all it had to offer. CLTC showed me that BBYO offers more than I could possibly imagine. Before going, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. I wondered if I would fit in or make friends, but I also knew that growth doesn’t happen without stepping out of your comfort zone.
by Kevin Goodman | Nov 30, 2025 | In The News
Melissa Dubinsky, Hamilton Jewish News – November 30, 2025
The amazing time I’ve had with BBYO over the past four years inspired me to volunteer to run “BBYO Connect:” our new program for kids in Grades 6-8. In Hamilton and Oakville there is a big Jewish community, with a lot of kids of a variety of ages. I believe that those kids should get an opportunity to meet each other and have fun together, like my friends and I do at BBYO.
