The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver has partnered with BBYO to provide expanded opportunities for teens around the Lower Mainland. The partnership will enhance the connections of Greater Vancouver Jewish teens and link the local community to BBYO hubs across Canada \u2013 in Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg \u2013 and in more than 30 countries around the world.<\/p>\n
The JCC-BBYO connections were forged earlier this year at the JCC Festival Ha\u2019Rikud closing party hosted by BBYO. With more than 80 teens from Vancouver, Miami and Israel, the JCC set the stage for fun and teen involvement. Since the party, a group of teens from Vancouver, White Rock and Richmond formed a leadership team and the JCC is looking for a professional to support them.<\/p>\n
In partnership with BBYO, the JCC is currently seeking to fill the role of BBYO city director and JCC teen coordinator. The role will focus on programs that foster engagement and create meaningful connections among high school teens in the community. The professional will liaise with Jewish and secular community organizations working with youth, and will build BBYO chapters throughout the Greater Vancouver area.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach year, I get to see teens around the Jewish community grow and connect,\u201d said Shirly Berelowitz, director of children, youth and camps at the JCC. \u201cThe JCC teen department looks forward to expanding these opportunities in our new partnership with BBYO. Our goal is to become a hub for Jewish teens to connect with each other in Vancouver and around the world. I couldn\u2019t be more excited for the JCC to take on this role!\u201d<\/p>\n
This year, the JCC celebrates 90 years in Vancouver as BBYO celebrates 90 years in Canada \u2013 it is only fitting that the organizations celebrate together.<\/p>\n