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Program Guide

AZAI BBG

From the Roots We Build

International Convention 2013 . 5773Aleph Zadik Aleph and B’nai B’rith Girls

National Harbor . Washington, DC

The entire BBYO global family extends an enthusiastic, heartfelt THANK YOU to our #AZABBGIC2013 hosts Jason Freeman, Seth Gordon-Lipkin, Limor Hartman, Cheryl Kagan, Mitch Liebeskind, Danny Meisterman, Adam Tennen and Debi Tozer of BBYO Northern Region East. We are also profoundly appreciative of the support and energy provided by the Adult Board of BBYO Northern Region East: D.C. Council, the Friends and Alumni Network of BBYO Northern Region East: Northern Virginia Council and BBYO Northern Region East: Baltimore Council. Special thanks to Karen Bernstein, Sheryl Etelson, Debbie Schapiro, Liz Shore, Susie Sorrells and Beth Van Wye.

AZA BBG IC 2013 is the success that it is due to the commitment of our Host Committee Leadership: Ellen Cooper, Nelson Migdal, Michael Nadel and Estee Portnoy, as well as the unwavering dedication of BBYO International’s Board of Directors.

Our gratitude extends to the teens, parents, advisors and volunteers across the DC area for their hard work, warm welcome and loving hospitality.

We’re proud to celebrate AZA and BBG at the start of its 90th and 70th years and BBYO at 10 years of independence. At a time of historic pride, we are enthusiastic for the vibrant future ahead.

May we continue together, from strength to strength.

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Aleph Zadik Aleph and B’nai B’rith GirlsInternational Convention 2013 • 5773From the Roots We Build

AZA BBG IC 2013 CoordinatorsHilit Jacobson, Southern: Atlanta CouncilRyan Ladd, Lonestar

Administrative AssistantsFelicia Gans, South JerseyJudith Cohen, Eastern: North CarolinaEthan Loftspring, Mid-America: Kansas City

Grant Hansell, Kentucky Indiana Ohio Mika Stein, North Texas OklahomaJackie Pavlofsky, Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Program/Shabbat and Rituals Steering Committee Stephanie Aronson, Big AppleNadav Barack, North Florida Jacob Brown, Northern Region East: D.C. Tessa Cate, Northern Region East: NoVAJackson Cacioppo, North Florida Ryan Dishell, Paci!ic Western Sydney Ellison, Gold Coast Maddie Feinman, Mountain Josh Freeman, Greater Jersey Hudson RiverMaya Guthman, Northern Region East: D.C. Meital Kraut, Red RiverAlly Leviton, Central Region East Allison Lukas, Central Region West Irit Moiseev, Central Region West

Sagee Moyal, Central Region West Brandon Myers, Northern Region East: D.C. Emily Nassir, Big Apple Sam Perlen, Cotton States Jonathan Revenson, Eastern: Virginia Lara Rodin, Northwest Canada Jenna Shaw, Great Midwest Eden Siskind, Cotton States Ethan Steinberg, Northern Region East: D.C. Jamie Weiss, North Texas Oklahoma Dan Widawsky, Big Apple Justin Zimmerman, Gold Coast Ben Waldman, Red River with help from the Global Networking Committee

AZA BBG IC 2013 Leadership TeamIan Kandel, Director, International ConventionAnita Bormaster, Director, IC ProgrammingEllen Cooper, Manager, Convention Operations and LogisticsRobyn Judelsohn, Director, Convention Delegate ExperienceRabbi David Kessel, BBYO Chief Program O"icerRachel Meytin, Director, IC ProgrammingCarly Lundy Schacknies, Director, Media Relations and AZA/BBG BrandChristine Tran, Chief Operations O"icer, International Convention

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AZA BBG IC 2013 Sta! TeamDavid Abisror, FranceJennifer Ahdoot, PWRStacey Apter, Int’l O"iceLiel Azoolin, Int’l O"iceLeora Azriel, MAR: OmahaAlyssa Baron, BBYO CEFMihail Belojedov, EstoniaJoey Bendah, MountainCary Benjamin, Int’l O"iceJen Berman, BBYO JDC JSCDanny Bittker, MichiganJoshua Blank, PWRAdam Bloom, BBYO CEFKira Blumer, NWCAllan Bogan, Midwest HubAlex Bolotovsky, MiamiJon Bridge, EasternJamie Bryan, EasternLauren Chircus, CRWRachael Cohen, SouthernShai Cohen, Maccabi Tzair Lory Conte, NFRJesse Creem, KMRJayme David, Western HubTracy Davis, NTOJen Diamond, NREIra Dounn, Northeast HubJoey Eisman, Int’l O"iceRebecca Epstein, NFRJordana Etkin, RRRKevin Falik, CSRSara Federman, ONRSarah Feldman, NREJoanna Fink, NREEmily Freedman, BBYO JDC JSCJason Freeman, NREJill Frey, NTOStacy Friduss, Int’l O"iceKatie Fried, MichiganElyse Goldberg, Int’l O"iceSandi Goldhecht, BAREllen Goldstein, EasternKevin Goodman, LORSeth Gordon-Lipkin, NREAlli Green, CVRJessie Greenspan, LOR

Sherry Grooms, EasternRebecka Handler, CRWRachel Heilbronner, RMRDanielle Hercenberg, Wisc.Matt Herman, UK & Ireland Evan Herron, SJRLeora Hoenig, ONRBeth Holtzman, BBYO CEFStephanie Iovan, BBYO JDC JSCRabbi Zac Johnson, Western HubCheryl Kagan, Mid-Atlantic HubAaron Katz, NRETodd Kay, ONRRachel Kislin, CREBen Kozberg, Midwest HubRae Kruco!, Int’l O"iceRachel Krueger, WestchesterJennie Kunofsky, NTOLindsay Larner, Int’l O"iceJe! Lasser, NREMatthew Lemchen, Western HubGary Levin, Southeast HubJamie Levine Daniel, Int’l O"iceMitch Liebeskind, NREAleeza Lubin, Midwest HubGal Lustig Simich, Maccabi TzairSean Lynch, Int’l O"iceAlla Mahas, UkraineChuck Marcus, KMRAdam Maslia, AEPi NationalAriel Merpert, Arg: HebraicaDerek Miller, TurkeySabrina Moore, Int’l O"iceMark Moscardino, KIOEzra Moses, BBYO JDC JSCStuart Nulman, ECRJenya Orlo!, Northeast HubIvan“Puki” Panchev, BulgariaBen Panet, MARLindsey Perreault, BBYO CEFPhil Peters, UK & IrelandMichael Pilch, CVRLinna Pilloso!, BulgariaJared Pliskow, GCRJennifer Polito, GCRJonah Potazsnik, NRE

Jill Pottel, CRWCasey Topol Pressberg, NERAdam Quigley, NREChloe Ramsey, SouthernGillian Richter, LSRIra Rickman, Northeast HubEmma Roberts, Int’l O"iceSheri Rosenberg, CSRCallie Rosenfeld, BBYO CEFNikki Roth, RMRJessica Rozenbaum, Arg: HebraicaCori Rubel, CREAllison Rudolf, CREGlenn Sadle, KIOJustin Sadle, PWR Lane Schlessel, BBYO PassportSarah Schonberg, Int’l O"iceMichael Schu!, GMRElisa Schwarz, Int’l O"iceMarty Shankle, LSRRebecca Shapiro, WestchesterRenee Sharon, BBYO JDC JSCAdee Shepen, Northeast HubLauren Shey, EGRJustin Silver, LSRLauren Simon, BBYO CEFDavid Siskin, MountainBranden Sloan, GCRShira Solomon, SJRNatalie Spring, Int’l O"iceSherrie Stalarow, NTOMatt Steinberg, KIOMichael Steklof, KIOAndrew Stesis, NSRAdam Tennen, Mid-Atlantic HubDebi Tozer, NREEmily Trotz, BBYO CEFAaron Weiner, CRWJeni Willenzik, EasternMorgan Wittenberg, BBYO CEFAndrew Wolman, RMRJudi Youngman, GJHRRNoah Zaves, NEROsnat Zur, Maccabi Tzair

AZA BBG IC 2013 Specialists Media/Entertainment PartnersStephanie Crawley, Song Leader Happie Ho!man, Song Leader Eric Hunker, Song Leader Mikey Pauker, Song LeaderLawrence Je!ries, NurseDiane Liebeskind, NurseCynthia Miller, NurseElaine Tennen, Nurse

Baltimore Jewish TimesEscapist EntertainmentEvokeHumdinger ProductionsJason Siemer ProductionsJewish Rock Radio

Jewish Telegraphic AgencyPretty Polly ProductionsWashington Jewish WeekThe Washington PostVideoFiles

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BBYO International Senior ManagementMatthew Grossman, Executive Director Jay Marmer, Senior Director, Human ResourcesAaron Katler, Chief Field O"icer Craig Mintz, Chief Financial O"icerRabbi David Kessel, Chief Program O"icer Andrea Wasserman, Chief Development O"icer

88th Grand Board of the Aleph Zadik AlephLogan Miller, Grand Aleph Godol, Big AppleRyan Ladd, Grand Aleph S’gan, LonestarAlex Finkelstein, Grand Aleph Moreh, Central Region WestBenji Fages, Grand Aleph Shaliach, Lake OntarioNick Phillips, Grand Aleph Mazkir, BBYO United Kingdom & Ireland

68th International Board of the B’nai B’rith GirlsSarah Minion, International N’siah, South JerseyHilit Jacobson, International S’ganit, Southern: AtlantaEmily Gorby, International Aym Ha’Chaverot, Keystone MountainAndie Djamal, International Sh’licha, Gold CoastMichaela Brown, International Mazkirah, Northern Region East: NoVA

BBYO International Board of Directors Estee Portnoy, Chair Howard Wohl, Past ChairMarc Saperstein, Vice Chair Judith Finer Freedman, Vice ChairWalter Solomon, Vice Chair/TreasurerRachel Gebaide, SecretaryMatthew Grossman, Executive Director

Laura Katz CutlerLisa B. EisenAlex GoldmanLee KohrmanShawn LichaaLogan MillerSarah Minion

Michael NadelTed PerlmanSteven RotterRob RubyLynn SchustermanStacy SchustermanPhyllis Tabachnick

Friends & Alumni Network Summit LeadershipKaren Lerner, International FAN ChairNelson Migdal, International FAN ChairJay Hirsh, Bay Area FANJill Herman, KIO FANPhil Peters, UK & IrelandJen Kraus Rosen, Charlotte FANJudi Dworkin, Chicago Area FANMimi Kress, DC FANPerry Palan, DC Area FANLiz Shore, DC Area FANShari Spier, Houston FANKenneth Bernknopf, Lake Ontario FAN

Mark Harendorf, Lake Ontario FANShelley Robbins, Memphis FANDan Ungar, Ohio Northern FANMarci Ungar, Ohio Northern FANJon Dishell, SoCal FANJessica Dishell, SoCal FANLaranne Sills, SoCal FANSteven Minion, South Jersey FANShelley Minion, South Jersey FANJill Plavnick, Wisconsin FANRachael Marks, Wisconsin FAN

Plenary Featured GuestsThe Capitol StepsHoodie AllenJudy Feld CarrGW TroubadoursBen Keesey, CEO, Invisible ChildrenJonathan Kessler, AIPACOhio State Treasurer Joshua Mandel

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceCongresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D"FL)Synetic TheaterItay Talgam, The Maestro ProgramTime#liesThe United States Marine Corps BandThe Washington Nationals Racing Presidents

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BBYO is thankful for our AZA BBG International Convention 2013 Sponsors

GoldAlpha Epsilon Pi FraternityAnonymousThe Bernstein Family FoundationCharles and Lynn Schusterman Family FoundationHarriette and Theodore Perlman

SilverBlackboardAmy and Robert Bressman

BronzeJudith Finer-Freedman and Jeremy FreedmanAlex GoldmanLee and Margery KohrmanEstee and Elliott PortnoyRobin and Steven Rotter

BlueLaura Katz Cutler and Michael CutlerRachel and Robert GebaideMelissa and Matthew GrossmanJewish Federation of Greater WashingtonThe Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family FoundationEileen and Rob RubyJoan and Marc SapersteinMitchell SchearTerri and Walter SolomonPhyllis Tabachnick and Robert Friedman

In-Kind SponsorsAlpha Epsilon Phi SororityCharleston Cotton ExchangeFancy Cakes by LeslieGatoradeHanes

Jodi Mararu (Evoke)KIND Healthy SnacksNike/Air JordanWashington Jewish WeekZeta Beta Tau Fraternity

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BBYO is thankful for our AZA BBG International Convention 2013 Partners

AIPAC Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI)

Alpha Epsilon Phi SororityAlpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)College of Charleston JSU/Hillel

The David ProjectHillel International

Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonJewish Rock Radio

Jewish Telegraphic AgencyJewish Student Connection

BBYO PassportB’nai B’rith Perlman Camp

Sigma Alpha Mu FraternitySigma Delta Tau Sorority

StandWithUsTau Epsilon Phi FraternityWashington Jewish Week

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity

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“Let the honor of your companion be as dear to you as your own. “ -Rabbi Eliezer, Pirkei Avot 2:15

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A Message about Role Modeling and Behavioral Expectations from Logan Miller and Sarah Minion, BBYO’s Grand Aleph Godol and International N’siah

BBYO’s AZA BBG International Convention 2013 • 5773: ‘From the Roots We Build’ is #inally here!

Your AZA and BBG leadership has been working for months to make this event exciting, meaningful and a great experience for everyone. In order to make sure IC 2013 exceeds even our highest expectations, each participant is expected to set an example of leadership by acting in an appropriate manner at all times. While you are here, remember that you represent yourself, BBYO and the Jewish people.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any violation of the BBYO Code of Conduct and any discipline matter that comes to the attention of the Convention Director. If you are dismissed from International Convention for disciplinary reasons or Code violations, BBYO sta! will arrange for your immediate travel home, at your family’s expense and without a refund.

Prior to International Convention, we communicated our IC Delegate Expectations. Consequences from poor decisions are explicitly laid out in the AZA and BBG Member Code of Conduct. We urge you to act responsibly. Please make smart choices, and be an exemplary leader at all times!

Thousands of teens around the world wanted to have the experience that we all are fortunate to have at AZA BBG IC 2013. Be sure to take advantage of every opportunity and make us all proud!

Please join us in making AZA BBG IC 2013 the best EVER!

Logan Miller Sarah Minion88th Grand Aleph Godol 68th International N’siah

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The following expectations and guidelines will be in e!ect throughout the Convention:You must wear your AZA BBG IC 2013 nametag at all times. You will not be allowed in any Convention spaces without your nametag.

1. All participants must follow BBYO’s Code of Conduct (explained in the AZA and BBG handbooks). Any teen may be dismissed at any time for violating the Code of Conduct. Disciplinary decisions rendered by the Convention Director are deemed fair and #inal.

2. Behaviors that will result in immediate dismissal include: causing injury to another teen or sta! member; theft or causing damage to hotel or other’s property; violating curfew (leaving one’s assigned sleeping room after “lights out”); possession of #ireworks or #irearms; smoking; consumption/possession of drugs/alcohol or any substance used to create an unnatural high; causing injury to oneself; entering a sleeping room of the opposite gender at any time; gambling; sexual harassment; hazing or demonstrating violent behavior.

3. Participants may not leave the program (except in the case of a medical emergency) from the time of arrival until the time that the Convention concludes. All participants are strictly prohibited from leaving the hotel grounds.

4. Participants must attend and be on time to all programs and scheduled sessions, including meals.

5. All participants must act respectfully toward fellow teens, guests and sta!. Vulgar language and inappropriate gestures – even jokingly – will not be tolerated. This applies to the use of social media.

6. Conduct that endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others will not be tolerated.

7. Hotels are busy, open spaces. Please be respectful of other guests by keeping noise down, and do not congregate in hallways, lobbies, or enter other groups’ convention spaces.

8. Visitors are not allowed at the Convention at any time. 9. Requests for room changes will not be honored.10. Should you lose your room key, a sta! member must escort you to the front

desk for a new key to be issued. You will be charged $3.00 per new key.11. Please report any and all damages in your room – heating/cooling, plumbing,

furniture, etc. – to a sta! member. Any unreported damages will be charged to ALL guests in the room.

12. Participants are required to check all prescription medications with the Convention nurses upon registration. Under no circumstance shall a teen share, sell or trade medication of any type – over-the-counter or prescription.

13. You may bring food, but all containers must have their original seal intact. HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS ARE PROHIBITED. Do not bring any food products containing nuts, meat, or shell#ish.

14. Proper/respectful attire must be worn at all times. Please wear shoes in the public spaces of the hotel.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Updates or Questions about Travel PlansPlease see Sabrina Moore in the International Convention Operations HQ (Magnolia 1).

Healthcare Issues and Convention Medical Team We’re fortunate to be joined by a talented medical team: Cynthia Miller, Diane Liebeskind, Lawrence (Je!) Je!ries and Elaine Tennen. You can #ind them in the International Convention Operations HQ (Magnolia 1) from 8AM to 11PM each day. Med call will take place each day after breakfast and dinner at the Maryland Registration Desk C. You MUST be accompanied by an IC sta! member to see the nurse AT ANY TIME other than for the meal med calls.

If you require medicine or medical attention, please see an IC sta! member who will contact a nurse. In the case of emergencies that require a doctor, we will utilize the nearest hospital. If additional information, extended care or out-of-hotel medical services are needed, a nurse or the Convention Director will contact your parents or guardians. For your own protection, you should carry health insurance numbers and information with you while traveling outside the hotel.

Specialty Meals, Food Allergies and Glatt Kosher ArrangementsAll meals provided are either vegetarian or will include kosher meat from Glorious Kosher Caterers. For meals including meat, vegetarian options will be available inside the dining rooms.

If you have identi#ied any food allergies (lactose, gluten, eggs, etc.) on your medical form or through the participant survey, please know that there will be a speci#ic meal station in the Dining Room for ONLY those who have specialty food needs and sensitivities. All Glatt Kosher food is being catered through Washington’s premier kosher caterer, Glorious Kosher Caterers. If you have food concerns, please see Ira Dounn, Rebecka Handler, Callie Rosenfeld or Judi Youngman. They will help you get your meal.

Please note that the Dining Room where we eat is NOT a restaurant and cannot honor special requests.

Other Dining OptionsIn addition to the meals that will be provided, during free time teens will have access to the Gaylord Hotel’s various food vendors, which have a wide variety of beverages, snacks and to-go meals.

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To accomodate those who would like additional food, IC-speci#ic room service menus will be provided to teen participants each day. This service is pre-paid cash-only, and the arrangements are explicitly between the teen customer and the hotel. Vegetarian options are available, and any meat options are not kosher.

O!-site vendors will not be permitted to deliver food to hotel rooms after curfew.

Valuables, Passports and VISAsThe opportunity to check valuables during registration is intended to help prevent property losses in the rooms and around the hotel. Please note: under no conditions does BBYO accept liability for items brought to the hotel. For this reason we ask that you do not leave your room without locking it, even if you are just going to the ice machine.

Canadian delegates and international delegates should have a copy of their passport with their families for easy faxing/e-mailing, as a back up.

Visitors PolicyThere are no visiting days during International Convention. Please explain this to your friends and family so there are no misunderstandings or disappointments. The schedule is simply too packed! Under no circumstance can any person not participating in IC come to the Convention hotel.

Lost and FoundThere will be a ‘Lost and Found’ box located in the IC Operations HQ (Magnolia 1) throughout Convention. All items will immediately be brought there. If it’s not there, your missing item hasn’t yet been turned in.

Nametags and Room KeysAll participants must wear their nametags throughout the entire day, including meals, for security purposes. If you do not have your nametag around your neck, you will be asked to go back to your room to retrieve it. Please do not switch nametags. With more than 2,000 guests, it is important that we are able to keep track of everyone at all times. Anyone who loses his or her nametag or key will need to pay for a replacement at $3/piece.

Need Assistance?BBYO Convention Sta! will be wearing red vests throughout Convention. Convention Volunteers will be wearing blue vests. Please connect with any of these adults should you need assistance.

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CELEBRATING PLURALISM AT AZA BBG IC 2013BBYO strives to create an environment where all Jewish teens and sta! can explore and cultivate their Jewish identity. One of the ways we promote this growth is through encountering new traditions, beliefs and practices, and interacting with others from di!erent backgrounds and perspectives. During Shabbat (from 5:30 pm on Friday through Havdallah at 7 pm on Saturday), all public spaces will be Shomer Friendly. To enable that, we encourage all participants, sta! and volunteers to put away their electronics during Shabbat, and to be as fully present with the IC 2013 community as possible. If you would like to use electronics, we ask that you please do so only in your room. IC 2013 is the largest convention in BBYO’s history. Let’s also make it the most meaningful and impactful convention in BBYO’s history! Nobody can build community alone – we do it together.

#AZABBGIC2013 HASHTAGSFollow and be followed at #AZABBGIC2013 by including the hashtags below in your tweets! Remember to be appropriate when tweeting, for you represent not only yourself, but your chapter, council, region, country and all of BBYO.

#AZABBGIC2013#BBYOFamilyReunion#TogetherAsOneCrew#ForeverUnitedTogetherAsOne#OperationHostCity#AZABBGExecs2013#BBYOGlobal#BBYOCLES2013#ICPressCorps2013#TeensTextingTorah#OpeningCeremonies2013#AZABBGDanceParty#BBYOStandUPIC2013

#BBYOFAN2013#AZABBGElections#iBoard8969#AZAABBGG2013#ClosingCeremonies2013#SpiritAwards2013#iAwards2013#AlumnaoftheYear#AlumnusoftheYear#YoungAlumatIC2013#ShabbatShalomIC#BBYOAdvisoroftheYear#BBYOStandUPAward

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Thursday, February 14: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, February 15: 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Sunday, February 17: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm 10:30 pm - 12:00 am

The IC Shuk is new and improved for AZA BBG IC 2013!• Use your credit card to pay for BBYO Swag!• The Shuk Catalog is on the IC App (bbyo.org/azabbgicapp).

The IC Shuk

Thursday, February 14: 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm 10:30 pm - 11:15 pm

Friday, February 15: 7:30 am - 8:30 am 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Saturday, February 16: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday, February 17: 7:30 am - 9:00 am 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm 10:30 pm - 12:00 am

The IC Town Square is a place where you’ll have an opportunity to:• Learn more about BBYO, our partner organizations and some of the most

interesting and exciting organizations in the Jewish community today.

• Relax and network in a comfortable lounge environment.

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Join us in the Beit Midrash, at any time listed below, for text study, experiential Jewish learning and IC’s "irst ever daily te"ilah!

Thursday, February 14: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10:30 pm - 11:45 pm



Sunday, February 17: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm 10:30 pm - 12:00 am

Speci"ic daily te"ilah will start at the following times:• Thursday: Ma’ariv 11:00 pm • Friday: Shacharit 7:15 am

Mincha 3:30 pm• Saturday: Mincha 4:45 pm

Ma’ariv 11:30 pm• Sunday: Shacharit 7:15 am

Mincha 5:00 pm Ma’ariv 11:45 pm

• Monday: Shacharit 7:15 am

Shacharit: Morning PrayersMincha: Afternoon Prayers

Ma!ariv: Evening Prayers

The IC Music StudioThursday, February 14: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10:30 pm - 11:45 pm



Sunday, February 17: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm 10:30 pm - 12:00 am

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AZA & BBG Convention Delegate Schedule

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 • 5773 !"# 3

3:00 pm February Executives Conference and BBYO Connect Leadership Engagement Summit (CLES) Registration Opens, Wilson A Welcome to February Executives Conference and BBYO Connect Leadership Engagement Summit.

4:45 pm February #AZABBGExecs2013 Opening, Wilson A #BBYOCLES2013 Opening and Ice Breakers, Baltimore 1, 2 5:15 pm February #AZABBGExecs2013 Ice Breakers, Wilson A Understanding #BBYOCLES2013, Baltimore 1, 2

5:45 pm February #AZABBGExecs2013 PR/Social Media Session with @BBYOInsider, Wilson A

6:30 pm Aruchat Erev / Heroes Dinner, Wilson B, C, DBBYO’s Alumni of the Year Awards to Ben Stein, an AZA alumnus of BBYO Northern Region East: DC Council of political and Hollywood fame, and Laurie Moskowitz, a BBG alumna of BBYO Central Region West, a DC resident and Senior Director for US Campaigns at The ONE Campaign. Acknowledgement of 2013 inductees to the Max F. Baer Memorial Grove.

8:00 pm #AZABBGExecs2013 Global Session, Wilson A Empower AZA and BBG to Own #BBYOCLES2013, Baltimore 1, 2, 3

9:30 pm Integrating #BBYOCLES2013 into Chapter/Council/ Regional Programming and International Initatives, Baltimore 1, 2, 3

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9:45 pm #AZABBGExecs2013 Expectations and Walk Down Rehearsal, Maryland Ballroom

10:45 pm #AZABBGExecs2013/#BBYOCLES2013 SeparatesAZA, Wilson C, DBBG, Wilson A

11:45 pm #AZABBGExecs2013 Winter Region Delegation Meeting, Wilson A #AZABBGIC2013 Steering Committee Meeting, Wilson C, D International Delegates Check-In, Baltimore 3 Optional Ma’ariv, Beit Midrash

12:00 am Laila Tov! / Good Night!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 • 5773 !"# 4

7:30 am Boker Tov! / Good Morning! 7:45 am #AZABBGExecs2013/#BBYOCLES2013 Morning Shacharit, Wilson A

Attend a terri!ic service planned and led by your International Sh’lichim Andie Djamal and Benji Fages.

8:45 am Aruchat Boker / Breakfast, Eastern Shore

9:30 am #AZABBGExecs2013 Business Meeting, Wilson A Developing a Consistent #BBYOCLES2013 Programming Calendar, Baltimore 1, 2 #BBYOGlobal Partner Summit, Maryland 1, 2, 3

10:45 am Building and Maintaining #BBYOCLES2013 Relationships, Baltimore 1, 2

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11:30 am #AZABBGExecs2013 Plenary Session, Wilson A Jonathan Kessler, Leadership Development Director, AIPAC

11:45 am #BBYOCLES2013 Recruitment Boot Camp Framing, Baltimore 1, 2

12:15 pm Aruchat Tzohoryaim / Lunch, Eastern Shore

1:30 pm #AZABBGExecs2013/#BBYOCLES2013 Recruitment Boot Camp, Wilson B, C, D #BBYOGlobal Partner Summit Programming, Maryland 1, 2, 3

3:00 pm #AZABBGIC2013 Registration Opens, Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Welcome to International Convention 2013!

4:45 pm Take Home #BBYOCLES2013, Baltimore 1, 2 Optional Mincha, Beit Midrash

5:30 pm #AZABBGExecs2013 Aruchat Erev / Dinner with BBYO’s International Board of Directors and FAN Leadership, Eastern Shore

6:00 pm Aruchat Erev / Dinner Please see your nametag for your dinner location. #AZABBGIC2013 Late Registration, Maryland Registration Desk 7:15 pm Council/Region/Country Gatherings

Please see your nametag for your regional meeting location. Every council, region, and country has been assigned a meeting spot to prepare for Opening Ceremonies. At the gatherings, you should organize spirit materials and review expectations for decorum/behavior through the IC Code of Conduct and strategize for the weekend.

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8:00 pm #AZABBGIC2013 Opening Ceremonies Maryland Ballroom

We’ve got a great night of live music, beautiful multimedia and a few awesome surprises, ending with a huge dance party to celebrate the start of IC.

10:15 pm Opening Ceremonies Dance Party

11:00 pm Optional Ma’ariv, Beit Midrash

11:30 pm International Board Candidates Meeting, Baltimore 1 IC Steering Committee Meeting, Baltimore 2 International Delegates Check-In, Baltimore 3

12:00 am Laila Tov! / Good Night!Be sure to hand-in your name tag to your !loor sta", and con!irm your wake-up call. If you ordered room service earlier, your snack will be delivered at this time. Good night!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013 • 5773 !"# 5

7:00 am Boker Tov! / Good Morning! 7:15 am Optional Morning Shacharit, Beit Midrash

Attend a terri!ic service planned and led by your peers and the DJE team. Morning Minyan ends after breakfast begins. If you participate in services your breakfast will be waiting for you in the dining hall.

7:30 am Aruchat Boker / Breakfast Please see your nametag for your breakfast location.

8:45 am BBYO Stand UP Day of Service and Advocacy Kicko!, Maryland BallroomThis morning’s opening plenary will set the tone for our Day of Service and Advocacy across Washington, DC. An accomplished and inspiring roster of speakers, presenters and

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panelists will share their own path to service and advocacy.Jen Berman, BBYO JDC JSC Fellow, BalticsSteven Blustein, CEO, PrideBitesJudy Feld Carr, Human Rights ChampionEmily Freedman, BBYO JDC JSC Fellow, IsraelMatt Herman, Program Director, BBYO UK & IrelandAvital Ingber, CDO, Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonBen Keesey, CEO, Invisible Children, Inc.Jonathan Kessler, Leadership Development Dir., AIPACJosh Mandel, Ohio State TreasurerIvan “Puki” Panchev, Program Director, BBYO BulgariaU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan RiceJen Kraus Rosen, COO, Moishe HouseCongresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D#FL)

10:15 am BBYO Stand UP Day of Service and AdvocacyApproximately 1,500 IC Delegates; 34 service sites across Washington, DC; one day of service, action and advocacy. This will be a historic day for AZA and BBG, and allow all of you a chance to volunteer while touring Washington, DC.

3:00 pm ChofeshUpon return from BBYO Stand UP Day of Service and Advocacy, you will have a chance to return to your rooms to relax, shower and change for Kabbalat Shabbat. Now is a great time to visit the Shuk, Town Square or Beit Midrash! Don’t forget to come dressed in your Shabbos best for the evening!

3:30 pm Optional Mincha, Beit Midrash

5:15 pm Shabbat Atmosphere, Maryland HallwayWe’ll re!lect on our day’s e"orts as a community and explore why it’s important for citizens of all nations to take ownership of bettering their communities. We’ll greet Shabbat as a united community in a joyous atmosphere.

5:27 pm Candle Lighting, Beit Midrash

6:15 pm Aruchat Erev / Shabbat Dinner, Maryland Ballroom Those who are Shomrei Halacha for Shabbat (observing

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Shabbat according to Jewish law - henceforth referred to as “Shomer”) please join us beginning at 6:30pm.

8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat ServicesIC 2013 Services will be enhanced by new siddurim (prayer books), which will then make their way to BBYO Summer Experiences, purchased as part of BBYO’s Educational Framework Initiative. BBYO is pleased to share this resource with our community in the hopes that it will help teens to

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Project Orthodox (AZA Only), National Harbor 8Please join us for a song and energy-!illed Shabbat experience. This Chassidic-inspired service will keep you singing in your seats and dancing in the aisles! Note: Shomer FriendlyArt Scroll Siddur

AZAlways (AZA Only), Chesapeake A, B, COur four and a half years in this organization go by faster than we realize. Come learn from alumni about the ways in which AZA changed their lives and continues to shape their identities even after they’ve graduated. Make sure you appreciate every day you have in BBYO, and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to develop your Jewish identity.Siddur Mishkan T’!ilah

How Did You Get Here? (BBG Only), National Harbor 3 How did your BBG story start? Where has it brought you? Our BBG story is currently at IC 2013, but where will it go from here? Write your own story and see how it compares to other stories at the BBG Friday night Shabbat service!Koren Sacks Siddur

Exploring the Roots of Jewish Womanhood (BBG Only), Chesapeake DWe’ve all been faced with the question “Are you a Jewish American or an American Jew?” But have you ever considered, are you a Jewish woman or are you a woman who is Jewish? This service will discuss and delve into what it means to be a Jewish woman. Prepare to challenge all your assumptions! Note: Shomer FriendlyArt Scroll Siddur

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From the Gardens We Learn, National Harbor 2Do you ever think about the perfect world Adam and Eve lived in? What pushed Eve to take the apple from the tree? What motivates us to make decisions now? Free will separated Adam and Eve from the animals in the Garden of Eden; learn how it di"erentiates us today. Note: Shomer FriendlySiddur Sim Shalom

Kavanah (Co-ed Orthodox), Eastern Shore 2Have you ever thought about the intent behind our actions in Judaism? Explore the roots of our every day Jewish traditions and more importantly why we do them in this co-ed Orthodox service. Note: Shomer FriendlyArt Scroll Siddur

Looking at the Stars, Chesapeake G, H, IJews all over the world are bringing in and celebrating the Shabbat under the same star-!illed sky. Come explore the unique traditions of Jews around the world and how we all come together under the night sky!Siddur Sim Shalom

Israel’s In"luence: More than War & Hummus, Chesapeake J, K, LRemove yourself from the politics, the con!licts and the arguments. Why is Israel important to you as a person in this world today? We will focus on Israel’s innovations and advancements, and how the Jewish people engage with our modern Land of Milk & Honey.Siddur Mishkan T’!ilah

Your Jewish Future, Chesapeake E, FFocusing on the topic of your Jewish future, we will participate in a Shabbat service that ties into our Jewish roots. As we go through the prayers, we will relate the process of growing within our Judaic lives.Siddur Sim Shalom

Love in Judaism, Chesapeake 1, 2, 3In the Jewish Meaning of Love service, participants will explore the roots of love in Judaism and how we are a connected people. Through prayer and song, we will discover Jewish values related to the topic of love.Siddur Mishkan T’!ilah

Experience the 12 Tribes of Israel, Cherry Blossom BallroomCome back in history to the time of the 12 Tribes of Israel. Pray with us through an interactive service. Learn about all 12 tribes of Israel and even become a part of one. Find out what it means to be a Member of (the Jewish) Tribe!Siddur Sim Shalom

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Raiders of the Lost Ark Text Study, Beit MidrashThis week’s parsha is one of the most important in all of the Torah: the construction of the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant. This biblical moment was depicted in the feature !ilm, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join us for an intriguing discussion of the juiciest parts of the text and learn the lessons that the Torah has to o"er. Note: Shomer Friendly. This service is only in English, no need to read Hebrew to attend!

9:15 pm Oneg Shabbat Programming Round 1The Capitol Steps, Wilson AThe Capitol Steps was born in December, 1981 when some sta"ers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their !irst idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t !ind three wise men. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies and skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor.

Text Study & Niggun-a-thon, Beit Midrash

Rikkudim (Israeli Dancing), Cherry Blossom BallroomInstructor: Paula Ploper

Jewish Storytelling: Gaining a Di!erent Perspective, Chesapeake E, F

Summer Song Session Ampli"ied, Maryland Ballroom

10:20 pm Oneg Shabbat Programming Round 2 andPartner Receptions Please pick up your evening snack in the Wilson Hallway and enjoy it in one of the Partner Receptions. Meet sta" and alumni from various organizations and learn how you can get involved!

The Capitol Steps, Wilson AThe Capitol Steps was born in December, 1981 when some sta"ers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their !irst idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t !ind three wise men. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies and skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor.

Text Study & Niggun-a-thon, Beit Midrash

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Jewish Storytelling: Gaining a Di!erent Perspective, Chesapeake E, F

Rikkudim, Cherry Blossom BallroomInstructor: Paula Ploper

Summer Song Session Unplugged, Eastern Shore

Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Reception, Wilson C

AIPAC Reception, Baltimore 1

BBYO International Board of Directors Reception, Baltimore 2

Hillel International Reception, Wilson B

StandWithUs Reception, Baltimore 3

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity Reception, Wilson D

11:30 pm IC Steering Committee Meeting, Baltimore 2 International Delegates Check-In, Baltimore 3 12:00 am Laila Tov! / Good Night!

Be sure to hand-in your nametag to your !loor sta", and con!irm your wake-up call. If you ordered room service earlier, your snack will be delivered at this time. Good night!

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8:00 am Boker Tov! / Good morning!


9:30 am Shabbat ServicesFrom the Roots of the 7 Cardinal Principles (AZA Only), National Harbor 2In this service, we will talk about how the 7 Cardinal Principles apply to us as Alephs, as Jews and even as overall true gentlemen. We will apply them

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to several prayers and other key texts in the Jewish religion. This will be an interactive service that will explore the meaning of the Cardinal Principles to all of us. Note: Shomer FriendlySiddur Mishkan T’!ilah

The Ripple E!ect (AZA Only), Azalea 2We invite Alephs to join us for a re!lective service focused on The Ripple E"ect. We’ll learn about the opportunity we have to have a big e"ect on the world around us starting with one seemingly small choice or action. We’ll consider what that e"ect might mean for our Jewish community. Note: Shomer FriendlyArt Scroll Siddur

Each One, A BBG (BBG Only), National Harbor 3 BBG is not only a place, but also an entity that is so important to each of us lucky enough to be a part of the amazing sisterhood. Come share what it means to be a BBG and how we as BBGs can follow in the footsteps of the strong and powerful Jewish female leaders that came before us.Siddur Kol HaNeshama

A Spiritual Journey (BBG Only), Azalea 1Every individual on this planet has an oasis of peace inside of them. One way to discover the inner peace can be found through prayer. Note: Shomer FriendlyArt Scroll Siddur

From our Roots of our Past, We Build for our Future, Chesapeake G, H, IThis service moves chronologically through Israel’s past, present and hopes for the future in regard to both struggles and victories. This experience will embody how the Jewish people have reacted to and supported Israel in these times and how we hope to move forward in our future.Siddur Sim Shalom

I SEE, Baltimore 1, 2An ordinary co-ed Orthodox service, minus one key detail: sight. This unique service will be held entirely in the dark to look beyond the physicality of Shabbat. We will develop a better understanding of Shabbat by utilizing our other sense to de!ine how we truly feel about this important part of the week. Note: Shomer FriendlyArt Scroll Siddur

Traditions Around the World, Chesapeake 1, 2, 3This service will highlight the large global network within BBYO by having teens from around the world share their traditions in their chapters, regions or households. We will then go into a traditional Saturday morning Reform

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service that will include historical traditions from di"erent international Jewish communities that connect to key prayers. Note: Shomer FriendlySiddur Sim Shalom

Israel-Is-Real, Chesapeake J, K, LWe will interactively experience di"erent cities throughout Israel within our prayers. We will visit Jerusalem, Tzfat, Tiberius and more. So if you haven’t been to Israel and want a taste of the holy land, or you have been before and want to remember that feeling of putting a prayer into the Western Wall come to “Israel-Is-Real!”Siddur Sim Shalom

The Game of Life, Chesapeake A, B, CAn interactive creative service focusing on Jewish life cycles that each and everyone of us face throughout our lifetime. This service, modeled after The Game of Life, includes the interactive aspect of the game including the con!licts we face in our everyday lives . On your journey, you will encounter many forks in the road that will challenge your beliefs. What path do you take?Siddur Mishkan T’!ilah

De"ine Your Worlds, De"ine Your Judaism, Chesapeake D, E, FAs we !ind ourselves immersed in school, sports, arts, any other extra-curricular activity and of course BBYO, we realize that the representation of ourselves and our Judaism varies. As we look through the Shabbat prayers, how will you seek to de!ine your views, and yourself, within your separate worlds?Siddur Sim Shalom

Taking Time for Shabbat, Cherry Blossom BallroomWe, as teenagers, are so busy with everyday life, but do we ever take a step back to think about what we’re doing with our time? Probably not. Let’s make the most out of every day! At this service, we will explore the di"erent ways we use our time every day by asking ourselves questions about our lives, our time, and our Judaism.Siddur Mishkan T’!ilah

The Details of Your Jewish Life Text Study, Beit MidrashWe will be participating in enticing text study and discovering our place as a Jewish learner. Studying various texts of the Parsha (Terumah), you will have a meaningful discussion about the Parsha and challenge your Judaism. Note: Shomer Friendly

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11:00 am Limmud Elective Round 1Song Leading 101, Eastern Shore - Window Track: Jewish MusicIn this elective, participants will be able to learn the skills necessary to become successful song leaders. We will explore choosing set lists, creating moods, commanding a room and much more. Additionally, some participants will have the chance to help lead Havdallah services at IC!This elective is intended for teens interested in becoming song leaders. Pro!iciency in a musical instrument is strongly preferred. Note: This session will run the length of Limmud IC.Facilitators: Eric Hunker and Stephanie Crawley, Song Leaders

Jewish Musical Composition, Baltimore 3Track: Jewish MusicLearn about the art of songwriting and how to incorporate Jewish themes into your music from an experienced Jewish singer/songwriter. You will learn about song structure, basic music theory and lyric writing! Note: This session will run through the !irst two sessions of Limmud IC.Facilitator: Josh Goldberg, Song Leader

Jewish A Cappella, Eastern Shore 2Track: Jewish MusicLearn about a cappella techniques and learn to sing as an a cappella group! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Happie Ho#man, Song Leader

How the Entrepreneurship Qualities I Learned in BBYO Helped Me Turn My Start-up into a $1.7 Billion Global Company, Maryland ATrack: EntrepreneurshipMichael Chasen was the co-founder and CEO for 15 years of Blackboard, an eLearning software company used by over 20,000 institutions in more than 70 countries with over 20 million students and faculty utilizing Blackboard platforms on a daily basis. Under Michael’s leadership, Blackboard grew from 2 employees to over 3,000, with 21 o$ices around the globe. Michael took the company public in 2004 and then sold it in 2011 to Providence Equity Partners in 2011 for $1.7 billion. Along the way Michael applied many of the lessons he learned in BBYO to grow and make his company a success. Facilitator: Michael Chasen, Blackboard

Teens Stand Up, Speak Out and Dig in to Address Climate Change and Protect Wildlife and Habitat, National Harbor 2Track: BBYO Stand UPCome hear from peers their stories of environmental work and how National

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Wildlife Federation, the publisher of Ranger Rick magazine, is helping them and can help you too. From the opening verses of Torah, environmental stewardship is presented as a core Jewish value. In Genesis, we are taught “God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to till (l’aved) and to tend (l’shomer) it.” This passage is fundamental to our understanding of our role as shomrai adamah, guardians of the earth. We will discuss where you can !ind support for environmental projects you want to lead in your school, synagogue, community center or chapter. Facilitators: Jaime Matyas and Amanda Stone, National Wildlife Federation

Jewish Peoplehood Spotlight: Sta! & Alumni Panel, National Harbor 3 Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodJoin us for a panel discussion about World Jewry from professionals and volunteers that work in Argentina, Estonia, India, Israel, Turkey and Ukraine. We will discuss how Klal Yisrael, the global Jewish community, is slowly coming together in a united front to support each other, Jewish peoplehood and what North America’s place should be in these e"orts. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: 2012$2013 BBYO JDC Jewish Service Corps Fellows, Program Directors from Argentina, the Balkans, the Baltics, Bulgaria, Western Europe, Turkey and Israel

AZA/BBG Skills: Map Your Community for Growth, National Harbor 8 Track: AZA/BBG SkillsWhere do you live? What makes it unique? Take some time to examine the elements of a community, the local opportunities and challenges, and why it is important to know where you live! Note: Shomer Friendly. This session is run at ILTC, so if you have or are planning to attend ILTC, we recommend selecting a di#erent option.Facilitator: Debi Tozer, BBYO Northern Region East

ISF: Do More, Learn More, Raise More!, Azalea 1 Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodInterested in the world and globalization? Like programming? Philanthropy? BBYO Stand UP? Join us for a fun and interactive program as we discuss globalization in our International Order, fundraising for the International Service Fund and how to bring together More Jewish Teens, and create More Meaningful Jewish Experiences. Note: Shomer Friendly Facilitators: Michaela Brown and Nick Phillips, International Mazkirim

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Track: Jewish MediaShould reporters for Jewish media hew to di"erent guidelines than those for mainstream media? Ron Kampeas has worked for the Associated Press, the largest wire service in the world, and JTA, its Jewish equivalent. He explores the di"erent factors in!luencing decisions in both worlds. Note: Shomer Friendly Facilitator: Ron Kampeas, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)

Get to the Point: Strengthen Your Programming Skills, Azalea 3 Track: AZA/BBG SkillsWhen planning a BBYO program have you ever stopped to think “what’s the point?” Thinking about what you want other teens to get out of your programs is key to having meaningful, successful and impactful programming. Facilitator: Aleeza Lubin, BBYO Director of Jewish Enrichment The Challenges of Living a Jewish Life in High School, Camellia Track: Jewish ContinuityHave you ever tried to get your teachers to understand why you can’t be in class on Yom Kippur? Have you had to beg for extensions and struggled to explain that you just can’t “skip” a Seder? As a smaller percentage of the population, being Jewish in high school is often full of challenges. Join Jewish Student Connectipn (JSC) to talk about being a Jew in a public school - from observance to ignorance, all the way to Anti-Semitism, we’ll discuss the major issues and answer your questions about how to survive (at least this part of) high school.Note: Shomer Friendly Facilitators: Rebecca Shapiro and Alli Green, Jewish Student Connection

Israel Right NOW, Baltimore 1, 2 Track: Speak UPAn up-to-the-minute brie!ing on the Middle East where you can explore the most contemporary challenges that Israel faces and learn how those challenges a"ect the U.S.-Israel relationship. Note: Shomer Friendly Facilitator: Jonathan Kessler, AIPAC 12:00 pm Limmud Elective Round 2

Jewish Peoplehood Spotlight: Turkey & Bulgaria, Cherry Blossom Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodIt is a small world after all! Join us as we delve into our International Order and learn more about communities abroad. Explore the Turkish and Bulgarian cultures with teens from those Jewish communities and immerse yourself in their history, traditions and unique narratives.Facilitators: Teen Leaders and Sta# from BBYO Bulgaria and Turkey

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Moishe House: Engaging Tens of Thousands of Young Jewish Adults, Chesapeake ATrack: Jewish ContinuityMoishe House is one of the fastest growing, most innovative Jewish non-pro!it organizations today. Moishe House provides a place to live for Jewish young adults in exchange for their leadership and execution of Jewish cultural, social and religious events in their home. Moishe House COO, Jen Kraus Rosen (Alumna of Masada BBG, NRE: NoVA and former International N’siah) and current resident, Rebecka Handler will share what makes Moishe House so successful - and what lessons you can use today.Facilitators: Jen Kraus Rosen, Moishe House and Rebecka Handler, BBYO Central Region West

New Business, New Chapter: How to “Get Started” Chesapeake B, CTrack: EntrepreneurshipNo matter what you’re founding, this workshop is a chance to learn some key leadership skills that will help you pave the road to success. Join Tomer Kagan, CEO of Quixey, as he shares what he’s learned both on his AZA journey, and his journey to building a successful company. If you’d like to start your own chapter, this session is for you. Facilitator: Tomer Kagan, Quixey

Teens Stand Up, Speak Out and Dig in to Address Climate Change and Protect Wildlife and Habitat, Chesapeake D Track: BBYO Stand UPCome hear from peers their stories of environmental work and how National Wildlife Federation, the publisher of Ranger Rick magazine, is helping them and can help you too. From the opening verses of Torah, environmental stewardship is presented as a core Jewish value. In Genesis, we are taught “God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to till (l’aved) and to tend (l’shomer) it.” This passage is fundamental to our understanding of our role as shomrai adamah, guardians of the earth. We will discuss where you can !ind support for environmental projects you want to lead in your school, synagogue, community center or chapter. Facilitators: Jaime Matyas and Amanda Stone, National Wildlife Federation

Ferris Bueller’s Year O!, Chesapeake FTrack: Speak UPLife moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it. Facilitator: Carine Warsawski, BBYO Passport

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Creating a Personal Tabernacle, Chesapeake ETrack: Jewish ContinuityIn this week’s Torah portion the Israelites are asked to build the Tabernacle, a sacred space that housed the spirit of G-d in the wilderness. Just like G-d, we all need the space to take care of ourselves. How and when do you create your own sacred spaces? We’ll explore how your life looks now and what you can do to take better care of yourself – giving yourself your own personal tabernacle. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Tova Garr, Jewish Education Project and The iCenter

Fireside Chat with Michael Chasen, Regional Aleph Moreh of CVR 1990 and Co-Founder and CEO of Blackboard, Chesapeake G, HTrack: EntrepreneurshipDiscuss how to start your own company and the qualities you need to succeed. Facilitator: Michael Chasen, Blackboard

What’s Your (Israel) Story?, Chesapeake ITrack: Speak UPThe “Why” of Israel - get past the talking points and learn how to share your Israel experiences in a way that connects with your peers. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Jason Horowitz, The David Project

Jewish Peoplehood Spotlight: Israel and the Balkan States , Azalea 1 Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodExplore the Israeli and Balkan cultures with teens from those Jewish communities and immerse yourself in their history, traditions and unique narratives. Facilitators: Teen Leaders and Sta# from BBYO Balkans and BBYO$JDC partners in Jerusalem, Israel

What Can BBYO Learn from Hillel?, Chesapeake L Track: Jewish ContinuityAmerican University’s Hillel is a case study in perseverance and hard work, plus some great strategy. Over the past two years, AU Hillel has come back to life. Students are actively involved, programming is exciting and vibrant, the agency is raising lots of money and more sta" are coming on board! It didn’t happen overnight, or by accident. If you’re from a struggling chapter or region, or you want to learn what it takes to turn a challenge into a major success, join Jason Benkendorf, Executive Director of Hillel at American University (Alumnus of MAR: St. Louis and former Grand Aleph Godol), as he tells his story and helps you to write the !irst chapter of your own. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Jason Benkendorf, American University Hillel

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Leading with Lollipops, Chesapeake 1 Track: Jewish ContinuityEver thought about who your inspiration is? Re!lect on who in!luenced you to be the person you are today, and how you can be that person for someone else.Facilitators: Meital Kraut and Lara Rodin, IC Steering Team

What Kind of Jew are You?, Chesapeake 2 Track: Jewish ContinuityWe all relate to Judaism di"erently. It means something di"erent to each of us - and yet, we all share a commitment to our faith and our community. Come to this session to explore your connection. Come with an open mind and be ready to be challenged. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Jacob Brown and Josh Freeman, IC Steering Team

Jews & the Media: An Expert Panel, National Harbor 3 Track: Jewish MediaTalk to the experts - if you have a passion for journalism, writing, social media, marketing, or even history, this is your chance to ask all of your questions to the key agencies on the pulse of what’s relevant, what’s current and what the world needs to know. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Meredith Jacobs, Washington Jewish Week; Ron Kampeas, Jewish Telegraphic Agency; Katy Waldman, Slate.com

Facilitation: A New Level of Program Excellence, National Harbor 8 Track: AZA/BBG SkillsProgram excellence is certainly important, but a program is only as excellent as its leader. Learn to keep the room engaged, lead a discussion, command attention and respect, and elevate the quality of the experience you’re providing by becoming a better facilitator.Facilitator: Jen Polito, BBYO Gold Coast

Jewish A Cappella, Eastern Shore 2Track: Jewish MusicLearn about a cappella techniques and learn to sing as an a cappella group! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Happie Ho#man, Song Leader

How Do YOU Represent BBYO?, Azalea 2Track: AZA/BBG SkillsAny time you wear a BBYO shirt, post about BBYO on Facebook or tweet with a BBYO hashtag, you are projecting the BBYO brand. What kind of brand ambassador are you? Come learn what to do (and not do!) to represent BBYO!Facilitator: Elyse Goldberg, BBYO Communicators Coordinator

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Do YOU Connect? You Should!, Azalea 3Track: AZA/BBG SkillsThe most successful Connect programs are usually where the chapter, council and regional leadership have taken ownership of the experience. We’ll look at an example of excellence and then break it down into components that YOU can bring home. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Todd Kay, BBYO Ohio Northern and Chloe Ramsey, BBYO Southern: Atlanta

Meet Them Where They’re At, CamelliaTrack: Jewish ContinuityIf you’re familiar with the infamous “80% drop o" rate,” you know that so many teens aren’t involved in Jewish life post B’nai Mitzvah. Jewish Student Connection (JSC) meets teens where they’re at - at their schools - and can help you learn how to !ind una$iliated, disenfranchised and uninvolved teens and get them connected with something Jewish. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Alli Green and Rebecca Shapiro, Jewish Student Connection

Torah Service, Beit MidrashTrack: Jewish ContinuityTabernacles! Desert scenes! Did you miss your weekly dose of Torah reading? Join us in the Beit Midrash for a traditional-style Torah reading. No experience is necessary! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Rabbi Zac Johnson, BBYO Director of Jewish Enrichment

Jews Choose 2012: Up Close with the Obama and Romney 2012 Presidential Campaigns, National Harbor 2Track: BBYO Stand UPWhile the Jewish community of the United States remains stable at a small 2% of the overall population, the Jewish vote is one of the most sought after constituencies in American electoral politics. As a decision-making voter bloc in swing states and signi!icant leaders in most US political parties, Jews have long played – and continue to play – a key role in American democracy. Visiting IC are a few representatives from the Obama for America Campaign and the Republican Jewish Coalition, a key ally of the Romney for America campaign. Explore why Jews participate in the American political process in the ways and depth that we do, learn about the campaign experience for young Jews looking to have a say and make a di"erence and hear the inside story on what it was like to be a part of the 2012 Presidential Election! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Nikki Roth, Obama for America/OFA, BBYO Rocky Mountain; Isaac Snyder, Republican Jewish Coalition, Legislative Aide Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R$MI)

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Are You in Your Boxes?, Chesapeake J, KTrack: BBYO Stand UPWhat does your gender say about you? We all use stereotypes as mental shortcuts when we !irst meet someone. But how much do those stereotypes de!ine you – and how much do you let them de!ine others? Come to this session to learn more about your own identity and that of your brothers and sisters.Facilitator: Rabbi Sarah Meytin, Keshet Trained Facilitator

Jewish Peoplehood Spotlight: Ethiopian Israelis, the United Kingdom & Ireland, Chesapeake 3Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodIt is a small world after all! Join us as we delve into our International Order and learn more about communities abroad. Explore the cultures of Ethiopian Israelis, Ireland and the United Kingdom with teens from those Jewish communities and immerse yourself in their history, traditions and unique narratives. Facilitators: Teen Leaders and Sta# from BBYO$JDC partners in Israel and BBYO United Kingdom & Ireland

1:00 pm Aruchat Tzohoryaim / Lunch Please see your nametag for your lunch location.

2:15 pm Limmud Elective Round 3Jewish A Cappella, Eastern Shore 2Track: Jewish MusicLearn about A cappella techniques and learn to sing several songs as an A cappella group! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Happie Ho#man, Song Leader

Music Driven Jewish Spirituality and Meditation, Baltimore 3 Track: Jewish MusicExplore the spirituality that is inherent in our Jewish faith and culture through music and meditation! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Mikey Pauker, Song Leader

Moishe House: Engaging Tens of Thousands of Young Jewish Adults, Chesapeake ATrack: Jewish ContinuityMoishe House is one of the fastest growing, most innovative Jewish non-pro!it organizations today. Moishe House provides a place to live for Jewish young adults in exchange for their leadership and execution of Jewish cultural, social and religious events in their home. Moishe House COO, Jen Kraus Rosen (Alumna of Masada BBG, NRE: NoVA and former International N’siah) and current

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resident, Rebecka Handler will share what makes Moishe House so successful - and what lessons you can use today.Facilitators: Jen Kraus Rosen, Moishe House and Rebecka Handler, BBYO Central Region West

There is Life After High School, Chesapeake B, C Track: Jewish ContinuityRepresentatives from all kinds of post-secondary agencies will join us for a conversation about the wide range of ways you can get connected after high school. Whether it’s Greek life, study abroad, volunteerism, Jewish life on campus, travel, gap year, or a million other things in between, there are so many opportunities. Make some sense of all of them, and ask a million questions!Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Representatives from College Agencies and College-age Program Providers in the Washington, DC area and beyond

Israel 101, Chesapeake DTrack: Jewish ContinuityA brief history of Israel from an advocate’s perspective. Participants will learn about the history of Israel and how to counter the claims made against Israel with historical context. Facilitator: Miri Kornfeld, StandWithUs Our Plight to Save Emily: Youth Activism, Community Engagement nd the Quest for a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis, Chesapeake J, KTrack: BBYO Stand UPEmily’s Entourage began as a small scale fundraising e"ort by folks who care deeply for Emily, a 28-year-old with the Ashkenazi mutation of cystic !ibrosis (CF). CF is an autosomal recessive genetic disease that primarily a"ects the lungs and digestive system. Many Ashkenazi Jews are carriers of CF and don’t even know it. Emily’s Entourage developed into a coalition of people wanting to make an impact on the world, to !ind a cure and help those in need. Hear from Emily and her siblings, Coby, 21 and Julia, 18, as they discuss Emiy’s Entouage, the organization they founded in 2011 to raise funds and awareness for CF research. Learn how they did it and how you can Stand UP, too.Facilitators: Emily Kramer-Golinko#, Coby Kramer-Golinko#, Julia Kramer-Golinko#, Liza Kramer, Michael Golinko#, Annie Kramer-Golinko#, Lorri Bernstein, Abri Bernstein and Margaret Marino, Representatives of Emily’s Entourage

Fractured Identity: The Multiple Personalities of the Average Jew, Chesapeake LTrack: Jewish ContinuityIt’s easy to say that being Jewish means you’re part of a minority, and that de!ines you. But there’s a lot more to an identity. You might be Jewish, but also

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you are a woman, or a student, or an American, or a million other things that also de!ine who you are. How are you supposed to !igure out where you !it in? We’ll discuss all of this, and how to make it all work so we can not only know who we are...but maybe also even like it. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Jason Benkendorf, American University Hillel

The Third Name, Chesapeake 1Track: Jewish ContinuityEvery Jew has three names: the name they’re given, the name by which others call them, and the name they earn through their actions. This program is a discussion of the third name: We will discuss the importance of maintaining a positive personal reputation, just how easily a reputation can be broken and how hard it is to !ix one. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Jackson Cacioppo and Ben Waldman, IC Steering Team

The Art of Traditions, Chesapeake 2Track: Jewish ContinuityTraditions are a big part of what makes BBYO special. Each chapter, council or region and country has its own special ways of doing things. We’ll look at why traditions matter, share our favorite positive traditions, and then talk about how - and why! - to build new traditions. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Stephanie Aaronson and Sagee Moyal, IC Steering Team

From the Foundation: Building a Successful Chapter from the Bottom Up, National Harbor 2Track: Entrepreneurship There are fundamental things to consider when starting a new chapter or a new business: what do you stand for, who do you want to become…and how do you get this thing o" the ground? Tomer Kagan, CEO of Quixey and advisor, since its inception, of Simon Wiesenthal AZA, will share some tools for success and give insight into “where to begin” so that you can start on the right foot and make a long term impact.Facilitator: Tomer Kagan, Quixey

Faces of Homelessness: Hear their Story, National Harbor 3Track: BBYO Stand UPThe Faces of Homelessness, a program of the National Coalition for the Homeless, is comprised of people who are or have been homeless. Their approach is a unique and necessary tool because it establishes a signi!icant platform for those whom homelessness a"ects directly to talk personally about their experiences. The Speakers’ Bureau creates opportunities for members to advocate for themselves and others, as well as build the necessary bridges with the rest of society so that we may work cooperatively to end this disgrace called homelessness. Note: Shomer Friendly

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Facilitator: Ira Dounn, BBYO Director of Jewish Enrichment and Representatives from the National Coalition for the Homeless

Map Your Community for Growth, National Harbor 8Track: AZA/BBG SkillsWhere do you live? What makes it unique? Take some time to examine the elements of a community, the local opportunities and challenges and why it is important to know where you live! Note: Shomer Friendly. This session is run at ILTC, so if you have or are planning to attend ILTC, we recommend selecting a di#erent option.Facilitator: Debi Tozer, BBYO Northern Region East

Jewish Peoplehood Spotlight: Argentina & Ukraine, Azalea 1Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodWhere do you live? What makes it unique? Explore the Argentine and Ukrainian cultures with teens from those Jewish communities and immerse yourself in their history, traditions and unique narratives. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Teen Leaders and Sta# from BBYO Ukraine, BBYO$JDC partners in Ukraine and BBYO’s new national Argentina youth movement partner, Hebraica

Blowing Up: The E!ective Marketing of a Great Idea, Azalea 2Track: Jewish MediaWhether convincing a college you are the perfect applicant or persuading chapter members to come to a program, you must be able to brand powerfully.In this interactive session, you’ll learn how Meredith Jacobs, now the managing editor of the Washington Jewish Week, took a programming idea she had while on her synagogue’s board of directors and turned it into a multi-media brand that included books, websites, radio and television shows. We’ll work through two scenarios—a college application (or BBYO platform) and program plan and brainstorm techniques and strategies to push out an e"ective message.Facilitator: Meredith Jacobs, Washington Jewish Week

Start It Up!, Azalea 3 Track: EntrepreneurshipSteven Blustein, AZA alumnus and co-founder of PrideBites will take you through the process of coming up with a great idea and examining, step by step, what it takes to make it real. Start your own adventure right here at IC! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Steven Blustein, PrideBites

Get to the Point: Strengthen Your Program Skills, Camellia Track: AZA/BBG SkillsWhen planning a BBYO program have you ever stopped to think “what’s the

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point?” Thinking about what you want other teens to get out of your programs is key to having meaningful, successful and impactful programming. Facilitator: Aleeza Lubin, BBYO Director of Jewish Enrichment

Israel Advocacy - AIPAC style, Baltimore 1, 2 Track: Speak UPLearn how to be the most e"ective pro-Israel advocate on campus and beyond. This session will give you the tools to have a signi!icant and tangible impact on the US#Israel relationship. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Jonathan Kessler, AIPAC

Maccabi Tzair: Israeli BBYO-style programming, Chesapeake F Track: Speak UPIt is a small world after all! Join us as we delve into our International Order and learn more about communities abroad. Explore the world of Maccabi Tzair and immerse yourself in their history, traditions and unique programming, like the Maccabiah Games! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Teen Leaders and Sta# from BBYO’s new national Israel youth movement partner, Maccabi Tzair

Pitch Perfect: The Art of Selling What You Love, Chesapeake G, H Track: EntrepreneurshipIt’s not always easy to get other people excited about the things you care about, whether it’s an upcoming event or convention, getting involved with AZA or BBG, or working hard for a cause - learn how to tell your story, pitch your ideas and get others invested alongside you!Facilitators: Sara Weinreb, PresenTense

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Music Driven Jewish Spirituality and Meditation, Baltimore 3 Track: Jewish MusicExplore the spirituality that is inherent in our Jewish faith and culture through music and meditation! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Mikey Pauker, Song Leader

Jewish A Cappella, Eastern Shore 2 Track: Jewish MusicLearn about a cappella techniques and learn to sing as an a cappella group! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Happie Ho#man, Song Leader

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Exploring College Life, Chesapeake B,C Track: Jewish ContinuityFrom Hillel to the Jewish fraternity/sorority world, to internships and volunteer opportunities, there are lots of ways to get involved with Jewish life on campus. Representatives from all of these agencies will be available to answer your questions about how to stay involved, getting used to life on your own and what college is really like. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Representatives from Washington, DC area Hillel and Greek Life Organizations

Israel Advocacy, Chesapeake D Track: Speak UPParticipants will learn the tools to properly advocate for Israel. In addition, participants will learn how to di"erentiate between false allegations made against Israel and legitimate criticism of Israel. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Miri Kornfeld, StandWithUs

Ferris Bueller’s Year O!, Chesapeake F Track: Speak UPLife moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it. Facilitator: Carine Warsawski BBYO Passport

What’s Your (Israel) Story?, Chesapeake I Track: Speak UPThe “Why” of Israel. Get past the talking points and learn how to share your Israel experiences in a way that resonates with your peers. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Jason Horowitz, The David Project

Our Plight to Save Emily: Youth Activism, Community Engagement and the Quest for a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis, Chesapeake J, K Track: BBYO Stand UPEmily’s Entourage began as a small scale fundraising e"ort by folks who care deeply for Emily, a 28-year-old with the Ashkenazi mutation of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is an autosomal recessive genetic disease that primarily a"ects the lungs and digestive system. Many Ashkenazi Jews are carriers of CF and don’t even know it. Emily’s Entourage developed into a coalition of people wanting to make an impact on the world, to !ind a cure and help those in need. Hear from Emily and her siblings, Coby, 21 and Julia, 18, as they discuss Emiy’s Entouage, the organization they founded in 2011 to raise funds and awareness for CF research. Learn how they did it and how you can Stand UP, too.Facilitators: Emily Kramer-Golinko#, Coby Kramer-Golinko#, Julia Kramer-Golinko#, Liza Kramer, Michael Golinko#, Annie Kramer-Golinko#, Lorri Bernstein, Abri Bernstein and Margaret Marino, Representatives of Emily’s Entourage

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Project Unify, BBYO’s Next Step Towards a Legislative Bipartisanship, Chesapeake 1 Track: BBYO Stand UPRight! Left! Conservative! Liberal! DC is known for its partisan politics. Lately it seems like nothing gets done because the two sides won’t even talk to each other. But, there is an alternative. Come to Project Unify and we’ll explore the power of bipartisanship and how we can support it on Capitol Hill. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Jamie Weiss and Justin Zimmerman, IC Steering Team

Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World Through Self Re"lection, Chesapeake 2 Track: Jewish ContinuityWhen you hear the words “tikkun olam,” you probably think about cleaning up a park or feeding someone who’s hungry. But what about starting closer to home? The only way we can make this world better is by repairing ourselves !irst.Facilitators: Sydney Ellison and Dan Widawsky, IC Steering Team

The Challenges of Living a Jewish Life... at Your High School, Chesapeake 3 Track: Jewish ContinuityHave you ever tried to get your teachers to understand why you can’t be in class on Yom Kippur? Have you had to beg for extensions and struggled to explain that you just can’t “skip” a Passover seder? Being Jewish in high school is often full of challenges. Join Jewish Student Connection (JSC) to talk about being a Jew in high school - from observance to ignorance all the way to Anti-Semitism, we’ll discuss the major issues and answer your questions about how to survive (at least this part of) high school.Note: Shomer Friendly Facilitators: Rebecca Shapiro and Alli Green, Jewish Student Connection

Yes You Can: From Great Ideas to Real Results, National Harbor 2 Track: EntrepreneurshipLots of people have good ideas – great ideas even. So many great ideas never make it past the drawing board and even fewer !ind their way to fruition. Join Steven Blustein, Lonestar AZA alumnus and co-founder of PrideBites to hear his story and learn how to overcome all of the moments where it feels like the whole world is saying, “no you can’t,” so you can say, “yes, I can.”Facilitator: Steven Blustein, PrideBites

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Faces of Homelessness: Hear their Story, National Harbor 3Track: BBYO Stand UPThe Faces of Homelessness, a program of the National Coalition for the Homeless, is comprised of people who are, or have been, homeless. Their approach is unique and necessary because it establishes a signi!icant platform from which those whom homelessness a"ects can talk about their experiences. The Speakers’ Bureau creates opportunities for members to advocate for themselves and others, as well as build the necessary bridges with the rest of society so that we may work cooperatively to end this disgrace called homelessness. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Ira Dounn, BBYO Director of Jewish Enrichment, Representatives from National Coalition for the Homeless

Facilitation: A New Level of Program Excellence, CameliaTrack: AZA/BBG SkillsProgram excellence is certainly important, but a program is only as excellent as its leader. Learn to keep the room engaged, lead a discussion, command attention and respect, and more. Elevate the quality of the experience you’re providing by becoming a better facilitator.Facilitator: Jen Polito, BBYO Gold Coast

Jewish Peoplehood Spotlight: Baltic States, France and Switzerland, Azalea 1Track: Global Jewish PeoplehoodIt is a small world after all! Join us as we delve into our International Order and learn more about communities abroad. Explore the Baltic and French cultures with teens from those Jewish communities and immerse yourself in their history, traditions and unique narratives. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Teen Leaders and Sta# from BBYO France, Hagoschrim of Switzerland and BBYO$JDC partners in the Baltics

Invest in Community Engagement: Why You Should (and How You Can) Build Partnerships that Work, CameliaTrack: BBYO Stand UPJewish Federations across North America have been responsible for providing funding and support at key moments in history: from Israel to disaster relief around the world to supporting new Jewish ideas and keeping the strongest pillars of our community (day schools, JCCs, synagogues and more) standing. Avital Ingber, Chief Development O$icer of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, will discuss why you should and how you can get involved with the Federation’s work and what you can do to build stronger connections to your Jewish community. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitator: Avital Ingber, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

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Speaking about Israel: What Works, CameliaTrack: Speak UPLearn how to best speak about the issues relating to Israel’s security and the U.S.-Israel relationship. Using The Israel Project’s public opinion research and data-driven messages regarding Israel and the Middle East, Lauren Appelbaum and Melissa Weiss will teach you how to become informed and inform others about contentious issues in the Middle East including Israel, Iran and Syria. Learn how to answer questions from your friends and be prepared for speaking about it on college campuses. A large part of the time will be devoted to Q&A and interactive elements. After learning the basics, you’ll have opportunities to role play experiences you have had and may encounter in the near future.Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Lauren Appelbaum and Melissa Weiss, The Israel Project

Do YOU Connect? You Should!, Azalea 3Track: AZA/BBG SkillsThe most successful Connect programs are usually where the chapter and council/regional leadership have taken ownership of the experience. We’ll look at an example of excellence and then break it down into components that YOU can bring home. Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Todd Kay, BBYO Ohio Northern and Chloe Ramsey, BBYO Southern Region: Atlanta Council

Jews Choose 2012: Up Close with the Obama and Romney 2012 Presidential Campaigns, National Harbor 8Track: BBYO Stand UPWhile the Jewish community of the United States remains stable at a small 2% of the overall population, the Jewish vote is one of the most sought after constituencies in American electoral politics. As a decision-making voter bloc in swing states and signi!icant leaders in most US political parties, Jews have long played – and continue to play – a key role in American democracy. Visiting IC are a few representatives from the Obama for America Campaign and the Republican Jewish Coalition, a key ally of the Romney for America campaign. Explore why Jews participate in the American political process in the ways and depth that we do, learn about the campaign experience for young Jews looking to have a say and make a di"erence and hear the inside story on what it was like to be a part of the 2012 Presidential Election! Note: Shomer FriendlyFacilitators: Nikki Roth, Obama for America/OFA, BBYO Rocky Mountain; Isaac Snyder, Republican Jewish Coalition, Legislative Aide Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R$MI)

History of the Future, Chesapeake G, HTrack: EntrepreneurshipTravel through time in this session. Where do you want to be in !ive years? What about your chapter, your region, your friends? If you can see the !inish line, you

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can map out the path to get there. Set some goals, learn how to strategize and make it happen.Facilitator: Sara Weinreb, PresenTense

4:30 pm ChofeshAll IC attendees now have a chance to return to their rooms, visit the Beit Midrash, the IC Town Square or the IC Music Studio, relax, shower and change for Saturday evening’s activities including The State of the Order.


6:00 pm Aruchat Erev / Dinner Please see your nametag for your dinner location.

7:00 pm Generational Havdallah ServicesPlease see your nametag for your Havdallah location. We’ll use Havdallah, a special ceremony shared by Jews the world over, to mark the transition from Shabbat to the new week.

8:15 pm The State of the Order / Awards Gala, Maryland Ballroom

AZA and BBG are !lourishing, and no two individuals have seen BBYO and Jewish teen life thrive in more places around the world in the last year than Logan Miller, Grand Aleph Godol, and Sarah Minion, International N’siah. Prepare to celebrate the many achievements that our Movement is making and how we’re building from the roots everyday. Undoubtedly, the state of AZA and BBG is strong.

10:15 pm AZA and BBG SeparatesThe Separates of the Grand Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph The Separates of the International Order of the B’nai B’rith GirlsPlease see your nametag for your separates location.

11:30 pm Optional Ma’ariv, Beit Midrash 11:45 pm International Board Candidates Meeting, Baltimore 1 IC Steering Committee Meeting, Baltimore 2 International Delegates Check-In, Baltimore 3

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11:45 pm Senior Program: Class of 2013This is a time for members of the Class of 2013 to re!lect on their past, embrace the present and look forward to thier future as BBYO alumni.

Karaoke | Lashis, Cherry Blossom BallroomRock out to all the songs that marked your high school years.

Co!ee House | Aroma: The Starbucks of Israel, Wilson AIt’s open mic night... with snacks! Show o" your talents and hang out.

Senior Project | Bogeir-Beit Sefer Tichon (High School Graduate), Wilson C Record your BBYO memories with your friends for this video time capsule.

Friends and Alumni Network | Chaverim Ve Bogarim, Wilson DHear from various BBYO alumni, learn how to become involved in BBYO after high school and explore Beyond Gap Year in Israel.

12:00 am Laila Tov! / Good Night! (except Seniors)Be sure to hand-in your nametag to your !loor sta" and con!irm your wake-up call. If you ordered room service earlier, your snack will be delivered at this time. Good night!

12:45 am Laila Tov! / Good Night! (for Seniors)Be sure to hand-in your nametag to your !loor sta" and con!irm your wake-up call. If you ordered room service earlier, your snack will be delivered at this time. Good night!

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7:15 am Boker Tov! / Good Morning!

7:30 am Optional Morning Shacharit, Beit MidrashAttend a terri!ic service planned and led by your peers and the DJE team. Morning Minyan ends after breakfast begins. If you participate in services, your breakfast will be waiting for you in the dining hall.

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9:00 am AZA & BBG International ElectionsAZA, Wilson AElection of the 89th Grand Board of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

BBG, Cherry Blossom BallroomElection of the 69th International Board of the B’nai B’rith Girls

11:30 am Departure to DC ActivitiesPlease see your nametag for your programming activity and be sure to go where your nametag indicates. We have only provided lunch for you at that location. If you decide you want to remain in elections, please notify a sta" member.

12:30 pm Aruchat Tzohorayim / Lunch Please see your nametag for your lunch location.

1:30 pm AZA & BBG International Elections ContinueAZA, Wilson AElection of the 89th Grand Board of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

BBG, Cherry Blossom BallroomElection of the 69th International Board of the B’nai B’rith Girls

4:30 pm ChofeshAll IC attendees now have a chance to return to their rooms, relax, shower and change for tonight’s Mega Event. Now is a great time to visit the Shuk, Town Square or Beit Midrash!


6:45 pm Aruchat Erev / Dinner Please see your nametag for your dinner location.

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8:15 pm #AZABBGIC2013 Mega Event: Go Above and Beyond, Maryland Ballroom

This IC marks a turning point for our Movement. Tonight, we’ll revel in our Movement’s achievements and pledge to go above and beyond as we advance as a united global network of Jewish community leaders. We’ll close IC with a live concert with Hoodie Allen and Time!lies, and award the Max F. Baer Spirit Gavel and Anita Perlman Spirit Cup to two new regions! The IC Shuk will also be open for !inal purchases - don’t forget to get your swag on!

11:45 pm Optional Ma’ariv, Beit Midrash

12:00 am 89th & 69th Board Meeting, Baltimore 1 IC Steering Committee Meeting, Baltimore 2 International Delegates Check-In, Baltimore 3 12:30 am Laila Tov! / Good Night!

Be sure to hand in your nametag to your !loor sta" and con!irm your wake-up call. If you ordered room service earlier, your snack will be delivered at this time. Good night!

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7:00 am Boker Tov! / Good Morning!Follow check out procedures. Ask questions if you have any. Once checked out, you will not have access to your room.

8:00 am Optional Morning Shacharit, Beit MidrashAttend a terri!ic service planned and led by your peers and the DJE team. Morning Minyan ends after breakfast begins. If you participate in services, your breakfast will be waiting for you in the dining hall.


9:30 am First Buses Depart.... See you at IC 2014: Dallas!

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Community Engagement Fellows Special Events

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7:30 am Aruchat Boker / Breakfast with BBYO FAN Leaders, Baltimore 3


11:00 am Community Engagement Fellows Skill Development & Planning Seminar, Belvedere Lobby BBYO’s International Board of Directors Graham Ho"man, VP of Strategy, Hillel International Jen Kraus Rosen, COO, Moishe House Avital Ingber, CDO, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

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FAN Leadership Summit Schedule


5:30 pm Aruchat Erev / Dinner with BBYO Regional Teen Presidents and BBYO’s International Board of Directors, Eastern Shore

7:00 pm Dessert Reception, PienzaTeens, Texting and Torah: Opportunities for the Jewish Teen Experience. Sponsored by the Bernstein Family Foundation

Panelists include: Jonathan Cannon, Head of School, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day SchoolMelinda Lundquist Denton, Co-Author, “Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers”Alexandra Robbins, Author, “The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth” Gavri Schreiber, BBYO member, BBYO Mid-America Region: Kansas City Council

8:30 pm #AZABBGIC2013 Opening Ceremonies, Maryland Ballroom

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7:30 am Aruchat Boker / Breakfast, Baltimore 3

8:00 am B’ruchim HaBa’im! / Welcome

8:30 am Presentation by Itay Talgam, Israeli conductor and business consultant featured in the TED Talk, “Lead Like the Great Conductors”

10:00 am Break

10:15 am FAN Retreat Programming

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12:00 pm Aruchat Tzohorayim / Lunch

12:45 pm FAN Retreat Programming

1:45 pm Break

2:00 pm FAN Retreat Programming and Closing

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7:00 pm Young Alumni Reception, Cheres Forest

BBYO Advisor Special Events


2:15 pm Chapter Advisor Skill Development and Planning Seminar, Baltimore 1 & 2 Stacy Friduss, BBYO Director International Advisor Network

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BBYO International Board of Directors Annual Meeting Schedule


11:00 am Board of Directors Meeting, Chesapeake D"E

5:30 pm Aruchat Erev / Dinner with BBYO Teen Regional Presidents and FAN Leadership, Eastern Shore

7:00 pm Dessert Reception, PienzaTeens, Texting and Torah: Opportunities for the Jewish Teen Experience. Sponsored by the Bernstein Family Foundation

Panelists include: Jonathan Cannon, Head of School, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day SchoolMelinda Lundquist Denton, Co-Author, “Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers”Alexandra Robbins, Author, “The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth” Gavri Schreiber, BBYO member, BBYO Mid-America Region: Kansas City Council

8:30 pm #AZABBGIC2013 Opening Ceremonies, Maryland Ballroom

Thank You to the BBYO International Board of Directors for ensuring that more Jewish teens have more meaningful Jewish experiences.

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