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Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region

About Us

Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region (KIO) BBYO comprises 12 chapters in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Bloomington, representing over 400+ Jewish teens in our area. By becoming a member of Kentucky Indiana Ohio, teens are afforded the opportunity to experience local programming in their communities, regional programming such as social days, community service days, sports events, and weekend-long conventions, and international programming at large-scale conferences and BBYO Summer Experiences.

Our chapters hold events every week at locations around the region. Events are planned by teens, for teens, and programming ranges from fun activities like ice skating and chapter overnights, to communal Shabbat celebrations and leadership trainings. A parent, advisor, or regional staff member is always on hand to ensure safety and health.

Through teen-led and staff-supported programs, Kentucky Indiana Ohio BBYO give 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.

Fun Fact: KIO's colors are purple and yellow, and our mascot is a rubber duck! 

Upcoming Events

Meet the Team

Regional Staff
  • Naomi Looper

    Community Director

  • Rebecca E Waller

    Senior Regional Director

  • Ashley Waller

    Regional Director

  • Abigail Goldberg

    City Director

  • Jennifer Holman

    City Director

  • Mina Shirazi

    City Director

  • Miriam Bird

    Genesis Fellow

Regional Board
  • Jonah B.

    Godol/N'siah

  • Jessica H.

    Godol/N'siah

  • Sam G.

    S'gan/S'ganit

  • Lila P.

    S'gan/S'ganit

  • Micah M.

    Morah/Moreh/Mit mom

  • Alyssa e.

    Morah/Moreh/Mit mom

  • Avi G.

    Mazkir/Mazkirah

  • Isabella L.

    Mazkir/Mazkirah

  • Oscar J.

    Shaliach/Sh'licha

  • Hannah D.

    Shaliach/Sh'licha

  • Noah G.

    Gizbor/Gizborit

  • Noa W.

    Gizbor/Gizborit

  • Samuel S.

    Summer Coordinator

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Chapters

Aliah BBG #368

Columbus, United States

B'Yachad Sheila Greenwald BBG #43

Indianapolis, United States

Bloomington BBYO

Drew Corson AZA #2329

Louisville, United States

Hatikvah BBG #1621

Dayton, United States

Heart of Ohio AZA #55

Columbus, United States

Indy Brae Sheath AZA #246

Indianapolis, United States

Jay Levine BBG #1508

Louisville, KY, United States

Lexington BBYO

Lexington, United States

Mishpocha AZA #490

Cincinnati, United States

Ner Tamid BBG #2490

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Pops DSK AZA #155

Columbus, United States

South Bend BBYO

South Bend, United States

Weprin/Kadima AZA #1646

Dayton, United States

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