BBYO
A teen-led social and leadership development program for Jewish students in years 8-12.
Program Details
Run in over 60 countries with thousands of Jewish teens, BBYO is the leading teen-led international pluralistic movement, aimed at engaging Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences.
BBYO is student-driven, where teens develop leadership skills through involvement in the BBYO Melbourne chapter or leadership board to plan and run events and opportunities for their peers and Jewish teens in the community.
BBYO plays a significant role in the UJEB Journey for Jewish teens by providing a social outlet outside of school, as well as leadership opportunities including UJEB events and camps. BBYO also connects students to a wide range of international opportunities, through the annual International Convention, International Leadership Training Conference, international committees and more!
Guided by the BBYO Melbourne Advisor, teens are taught to strengthen their Judaism, their leadership capabilities and experience BBYO’s international opportunities.
BBYO Australia is housed and powered by UJEB in collaboration with BBYO International. BBYO NSW runs in Sydney, and BBYO ACT is now being established in Canberra.
BBYO is open to all Jewish students in years 8-12.
To get involved in BBYO, email bbyo@ujeb.org.au.
Or check out @bbyomelbourne on Instagram
Proudly supported by UJEB’s ERDI Community Engagement & Education Program
BBYO Executive 2026
Gabriel Zmood
Chapter President | ALEPH GADOL
Rebecca Epelboym
Vice President of Programming | SGANIT
Solly Batkilin
Vice president of Membership | MOREH
Zoe Sanos
Vice President of Communications | Mazkirah
Liev Strusberg
Vice President of Jewish Enrichment | SHALIACH
Zachary King
Treasurer/secretary | GIZBAR
Upcoming and Recent BBYO Events
BBYO Melbourne – Skate and Shmooze
⛸️Come skate and shmooze with BBYO! Join us for a fun night on the ice with friends, music, and good ...
BBYO Melbourne – Shavuot Hangout
Come enjoy a Shavuot-themed Chapter Meeting with a movie, games and a space to hang out with your BBYO friends. ...

International Convention (IC)
Considered to be the largest gathering of Jewish youth worldwide, BBYO’s annual International Convention aims to unite Jewish teens from over 60 countries in an American city for 2 weeks of travel, learning, concerts and connection with Jewish teens from all over the world.
We’ve sent 5 cohorts from BBYO Melbourne, BBYO Sydney and Canberra to the International Convention: In 2019 (Denver), 2020 (Dallas), 2022 (Washington DC), 2023 (Dallas) and 2024 (Florida). IC is attended by more than 5,000 Jewish teens, as well as educators, philanthropists and celebrities.
Students who attend IC bring back life-long friends, memories and newfound leadership skills and enthusiasm to be a part of BBYO Melbourne.
Registrations for IC to celebrate BBYO’s Centennial in Denver Colorado Feb 2025 are now closed.
To learn more about IC, head to link below.