Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BBG?
For more than 60 years, the B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG), the sorority component of BBYO, has helped teenage girls build leadership potential and self-improvement, develop a positive Jewish identity and form friendships that last a lifetime. Like AZA, BBG offers young women the opportunity to enjoy social, athletic, community service and Judaic programming. BBG is a place where all Jewish teenage girls can have fun, develop relationships, embrace tradition and community, and find something inside themselves that only the B'nai B'rith Girls can bring out. It is no wonder why so many BBG members say they feel at home in BBG. Often, BBG chapters plan events jointly with local AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph) chapters
Why is our chapter called Jay Levine?
Jay Levine devoted his life to serving youth, especially teens. Jay served as the youth advisor at the JCC from 1970-1975 and was also camp director during this period of time. His professional career includes 28 years as a teacher, athletic director, coach and activity sponsor for Male High School. During this time, he coached track and volleyball and sponsored the school newspaper and yearbook. The athletic complex at Male was named in his honor at his retirement in 1996. Post retirement, he returned to the JCC full-time, serving as Youth Director for six years until his untimely death at age 57 in 2003. He was fully devoted to Jewish Youth and this is why our chapter is named after him.
Where are meetings and events held?
Jay Levine holds board meetings at the JCC, but outings can be anywhere around the city of Louisville. Sleepovers are commonly held at someone's home.
How do I join BBYO?
Step 1- Go to www.b-linked.org and create an account by clicking the "Log-In" button in the top right cornor. ON the next page, click the "Register Now" button.
Step 2- Fill out your contact info and press "Continue" at the bottom of the page.On the next page, fill out your parent's info and click the "Register Me" button.
Step 3- Check your e-mail and click the link to activate your account.
Step 4- Log-Into your new b-linked account. Take a second to explore B-linked and customize your account.
Step 5- Become a BBYO member!!!!! Click the button & fill out your membership forms & pay to become a member!!
Step 6- Enjoy all the benefits of becoming a BBYO member!! BBYO will provide some of your best experiences in High School and we are sooo happy you joined!!!
Is BBYO supervised?
Yes, each chapter has an advisor(s) that oversee chapter meetings, conventions, and events. However, the teenagers do the majority to all of the organizing and planning of events! The entire city has a city director as well.
How old do I have to be to join?
Every member must be a second semester 8th grader to join BBYO, but they can be older too! It is never too late to join!
What is the difference between the region and the chapter?
There are many different chapters within a single region. The region includes many different areas or states. Our region, KIO, includes Kentucky, Indiana, and southern Ohio. A chapter, on the other hand, is more city-based. Our chapter, Jay Levine BBG is the Louisville portion of our region.
Have any other questions? Contact a member of the board, an advisor, or fill out a question form! Also, a ton more information can be found at B-linked.org or BBYO.org!
For more than 60 years, the B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG), the sorority component of BBYO, has helped teenage girls build leadership potential and self-improvement, develop a positive Jewish identity and form friendships that last a lifetime. Like AZA, BBG offers young women the opportunity to enjoy social, athletic, community service and Judaic programming. BBG is a place where all Jewish teenage girls can have fun, develop relationships, embrace tradition and community, and find something inside themselves that only the B'nai B'rith Girls can bring out. It is no wonder why so many BBG members say they feel at home in BBG. Often, BBG chapters plan events jointly with local AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph) chapters
Why is our chapter called Jay Levine?
Jay Levine devoted his life to serving youth, especially teens. Jay served as the youth advisor at the JCC from 1970-1975 and was also camp director during this period of time. His professional career includes 28 years as a teacher, athletic director, coach and activity sponsor for Male High School. During this time, he coached track and volleyball and sponsored the school newspaper and yearbook. The athletic complex at Male was named in his honor at his retirement in 1996. Post retirement, he returned to the JCC full-time, serving as Youth Director for six years until his untimely death at age 57 in 2003. He was fully devoted to Jewish Youth and this is why our chapter is named after him.
Where are meetings and events held?
Jay Levine holds board meetings at the JCC, but outings can be anywhere around the city of Louisville. Sleepovers are commonly held at someone's home.
How do I join BBYO?
Step 1- Go to www.b-linked.org and create an account by clicking the "Log-In" button in the top right cornor. ON the next page, click the "Register Now" button.
Step 2- Fill out your contact info and press "Continue" at the bottom of the page.On the next page, fill out your parent's info and click the "Register Me" button.
Step 3- Check your e-mail and click the link to activate your account.
Step 4- Log-Into your new b-linked account. Take a second to explore B-linked and customize your account.
Step 5- Become a BBYO member!!!!! Click the button & fill out your membership forms & pay to become a member!!
Step 6- Enjoy all the benefits of becoming a BBYO member!! BBYO will provide some of your best experiences in High School and we are sooo happy you joined!!!
Is BBYO supervised?
Yes, each chapter has an advisor(s) that oversee chapter meetings, conventions, and events. However, the teenagers do the majority to all of the organizing and planning of events! The entire city has a city director as well.
How old do I have to be to join?
Every member must be a second semester 8th grader to join BBYO, but they can be older too! It is never too late to join!
What is the difference between the region and the chapter?
There are many different chapters within a single region. The region includes many different areas or states. Our region, KIO, includes Kentucky, Indiana, and southern Ohio. A chapter, on the other hand, is more city-based. Our chapter, Jay Levine BBG is the Louisville portion of our region.
Have any other questions? Contact a member of the board, an advisor, or fill out a question form! Also, a ton more information can be found at B-linked.org or BBYO.org!