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Instagram: .bbyo This page is your source of information on all things GJHRR BBYO!

GJHRR is proud to be the home of the most amazing chapters and teens in the entire BBYO order. We are always looking for more Jewish teens in Northern and Central New Jersey and the Hudson River area of New York who want to be involved in everything we have to offer! Please use our page to take a look at what BBYO is, the events that we have coming up, how you can help BBYO, and more.

10/23/2026

Calling all Greater Jersey Region alumni! 💙

For the first time ever, we’re bringing GJR alumni from 1970 to 2022 back together for an evening of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating more than five decades of Jewish teen leadership in New Jersey.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
🕕 6:15–10 PM
📍 Newark, New Jersey (venue shared after registration)
🎟️ $50

Registration closes Monday, November 16, so don’t wait!

Register here: https://bbyo.my.site.com/s/event-details?eventId=a4kUZ000000FsUj

Parents, if your kids were part of GJR, or if you were too, please share this with them and anyone else who called GJR home. Every alum who comes helps show today’s teens that this community lasts a lifetime.

Have questions? Email us at [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there!🦁

05/20/2026

This past weekend at our Spirit Convention, our region proudly elected the newest members of our Central Council and Northern Council Boards!

A huge congratulations to everyone elected — we can’t wait to see all that next year has in store for each of you. The future is so bright! 💫

Central Council BBG:

N'siah — Reese Silberfein from T'sahal BBYO

S'ganit — Sydney Paradise from Chaverim BBYO

Morah — Ella Passante from T'sahal BBYO

Mazkirah — Emily Tiger from T'sahal BBYO

Sh'licha — Yve Liberman from T'sahal BBYO

Gizborit — Ava Sokol from Shore BBYO

Central Council AZA:

Godol — Ethan Katz from MS Manalapan AZA

S'gan — Noah Alter from Marlboro AZA

Moreh — Aidan Markowitz from Marlboro AZA

Shaliach — Jake Pierson from Marlboro AZA

Gizbor — Judah Krauss from T'sahal BBYO

Northern Council BBG:

N'siah — Elly Sumka from West Essex BBG

S'ganit — Vered Shapiro from MapSo BBG

Morah — Mollie Goldberg from Montville BBYO

Mazkirah — Julia Wasser from Lev BBYO

Sh'licha — Gabi Brauner from HWJ BBYO

Gizborit — Shayna Cohen from Pascack Valley BBG

Northern Council AZA:

Godol — Harry Block from West Essex AZA

S'gan — Devin Shroff from L'Chaim AZA

Moreh — Blake Leshowitz from Wayne AZA

Shaliach — Isaac Stern from West Essex AZA

Gizbor — Spencer Rosenberg from Pascack Valley AZA

09/12/2025

🎉✨Ready to make new friends, build
unforgettable Jewish experiences, and be part of something bigger?✨🎉

BBYO Greater Jersey Region is hosting Recruitment Events near YOU!🙌🏻

📍Bloomfield
📍New Brunswick
📍Wayne

👋🏻For teens in grades 8-12
💫Meet friends. Build community. Lead, connect &
belong.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒Parents—there's a special info session just for you!

🗓️Sunday, Sept 14 @ 7PM

🔗Links to register are in each flyer— don't miss out!

09/05/2024

A virtual event for BBYO parents, about navigating college admissions! by the Parent Advisory Council

Open to all BBYO parents, join Alyse Levine, Founder & CEO of Premium Prep College Counseling—and a proud BBYO alumna—for a special event designed specifically for Jewish families navigating the college admissions process.

This virtual event will provide practical guidance on selecting colleges that align with your student’s values, understanding the impact of Jewish identity in applications, and crafting compelling essays. Plus, learn how to secure impactful recommendations, the advantages and disadvantages of Early Decision and Early Action, and how to assess campus climate regarding Jewish life. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and strategies for a successful college journey.
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Navigating the College Landscape
With Expert Admissions Strategies

A virtual event for BBYO parents,
presented by the Parent Advisory Council

Thursday, September 12
7:30 PM EST

register here: https://bbyo-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfuqqrDIpEtH5mReGrcTHsVpaez4Swc58 #/registration

04/17/2024

Here's a link to a prayer for Israel's hostages for this Passover

A prayer for your seder

03/20/2024

Celebrating Shabbat with our complete community- teen, alumni, staff and making those connections was amazing! Stay connected!!! BBYO GJHRR BBYO Alumni

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