My personality was enhanced and I made many new friends, along with many other incredible experiences. I served on chapter and regional board, I attended International Convention 1997, and most importantly, I was given life membership last year. As I look back on my time spent in BBYO, my only regret is that I didn't do more or start earlier. I could write a book on how the youth group changed my life, and how much better of a person I am today because of it. However, I would like to focus on not only BBYO, but the other youth groups as well, and how they affect Jewish teenagers with such a positive experience.
All youth groups are in the business of preparing today's youths to be the leaders of tomorrow.
United Synagogue Youth, more commonly known as USY, serves as the youth group affiliated with conservative Jews. National Conference of Synagogue Youth, otherwise known as NCSY, is affiliated with the orthodox sect. National Federation of Temple Youth, or NFTY, is the youth group associated with reform Jews. Habonim Dror serves as the group devoted to the Zionist youth movement. BBYO, which is the largest Jewish youth group, is not religiously affiliated.