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BBYO (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization)
Grades 9-12 (8th grade recruitment events begin in the spring)

BBYO is not your typical youth group. It is a teen movement bringing together thousands of Jewish teens from all over the globe, from all types of Jewish backgrounds and with all types of interests. Now, more than ever, BBYO offers unique opportunities for teens to connect with one another, serve their communities, navigate the college admissions process and travel the world, providing each participant with a network of lifelong friends, a perspective which adds value and meaning to life and a shared commitment to strengthening the Jewish future. BBYO is anything and everything you want it to be. Take advantage of unbelievable opportunities to socialize, lead your peers, volunteer in your community, join a sports league, learn more about your Jewish heritage, navigate the college admissions process and travel the world.

In Richmond, we have 1 AZA chapter (for boys) and 2 BBG chapters (for girls); the chapters often hold programs and events together. Most weekly eventsare held at the Weinstein JCC on Sunday afternoons. To learn more about BBYO, or contact Eric Lightman, teen services and BBYO director, at 545-8609 or elightman@weinsteinjcc.org, or visit the official BBYO website at please visit http://www.bbyo.org.

JCC Maccabi Experiences
http://www.jccmaccabi.org
The JCC Association offers a variety of Maccabi Experiences, includes the JCC Maccabi Games®, JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® and JCC Maccabi Israel®. These wide range of programs allow Jewish teens to learn about their common heritage and culture while participating in social experiences with their peers. For more information on the Weinstein JCC's Maccabi programs, please visit our Maccabi Experiences page. For more information on any of these programs, please contact Eric Lightman, teen services director, at elightman@weinsteinjcc.org or 545-8609.

Teen Social Group
Ages 11 - 15
Leader: Andrea Costanzo
Come to fun activities on a Saturday night to hang with a group of teens. Activities could include bowling, miniature golf, volleyball, swimming or attending sporting events. This group is geared toward teens seeking a greater comfort level in social situations. For more information, call Adele Karp, LCSW at 282-5644 ext. 252.
6 activities
$120 M / $150 NM

Free Year of Membership at the Weinstein JCC Bar/Bat Mitzvah Year
The Board of Directors and Staff at the Weinstein JCC wish to extend a warm welcome to those who are of Bar and Bat Mitzvah age between September 1, 2006 and August 31, 2007. We invite you to join the Weinstein JCC for one year as our guest to celebrate your Bar/Bat Mitzvah year.