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Greater Atlanta Region

Metro Atlanta

About Us

Greater Atlanta Region

Greater Atlanta Region (formerly known as: Southern Region: Atlanta Council BBYO) is comprised of chapters across the Atlanta Metro area. We have 11 chapters in the Dunwoody, East Cobb, Intown, North Fulton, and Sandy Springs areas, representing over 980 Jewish teens in our community.

By becoming a member of GAR, teens are afforded the opportunity to experience local programming in their communities, regional programming such as dances, community service days, sports events, and weekend-long conventions, and international programming at large scale conferences and BBYO Summer Experiences.

Our chapters hold events 3-4 times a month at locations around the region. Events are planned by teens for teens and programming ranges from fun activities like field days and wing nights, to more serious programming around community service and Jewish identity development. A parent, advisor, or regional staff member is always on hand to ensure safety and health.

Fun Fact: Bugs Bunny is the Atlanta region mascot!

Through youth-led and staff-supported programs, GAR gives our members opportunities to develop leadership skills and positively affect their communities, the world, and themselves. We constantly strive to provide more Jewish teens with more meaningful Jewish experiences each and every day, so that they may become the future Jewish leaders in their communities and in the Jewish world at large.

Meet the Team

Regional Staff
  • Alana Ben-Zeev

    Community Director, GAR, Eastern, and Delta

  • Abe Barnes

    BBYO Genesis Fellowship 2024-2026 Cohort

Regional Board
  • Hailey S.

    S'gan/S'ganit - VP of Programming

  • Ian T.

    S'gan/S'ganit - VP of Programming

  • Dori K.

    Godol/N'siah - President

  • Joshua C.

    Godol/N'siah - President

  • Jonah M.

    Morah/Moreh - Aym Ha-Chaverot - Mit Mom - VP of Membership

  • Samantha B.

    Morah/Moreh - Aym Ha-Chaverot - Mit Mom - VP of Membership

  • Allie R.

    Mazkir/Mazkirah - Corresponding Secretary

  • Ethan F.

    Mazkir/Mazkirah - Corresponding Secretary

  • Lexi P.

    Shaliach/Sh'licha - VP of Jewish Enrichment

  • Elijah L.

    Shaliach/Sh'licha - VP of Jewish Enrichment

  • Max D.

    Gizbor/Gizborit - Treasurer

  • Grace C.

    Mekasher/Mekasheret - VP of Recruitment

  • Levi G.

    Mekasher/Mekasheret - VP of Recruitment

Contact Us :

Chapters

Abraham Zelmanowitz AZA #2538

Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA, United States

B'yachad BBG #2495

Sandy Springs, GA, United States

Frank Fierman AZA #2233

Dunwoody, GA, United States

Hazakah AZA #2458

East Cobb, GA, United States

Kol Ram AZA #2557

Atlanta, GA, United States

Lehavah BBG #2527

Dunwoody, GA, United States

Lev Hadarom BBG #2539

East Cobb, GA, United States

Mizrah BBG #2548

Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA, United States

Osher BBG #2549

Johns Creek/Alpharetta, GA, United States

Shorashim BBG #2493

Atlanta, GA, United States

Leo Frank AZA #2568

Sandy Springs, GA

Dekel Swissa AZA #2569

Sandy Springs

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