BBG Folds
When planning an event always remember to connect your program to a BBG fold. Events should be planned with folds, but not ALL of them are needed all the time. Not every fold is needed at an event; remember, often times, less is more! The importance is the quality of the programming.
Jewish Heritage: This fold deals with the past, present, and future of Judaism and Judaic experiences. It also deals with holidays, culture, the State of Israel, and traditions we follow.
Recreation: The recreation fold gives the chance to get to your feet and having fun! This fold gives members the opportunity have fun with their sister BBGs.
Community Service: BBG stresses the importance of tikun olam, repairing the world. You can perform community service directly (being a volunteer at a nursing home) or indirect (raising money for a cause or holding a canned food drive). Either way, you're doing your part to help the world.
Social Action: This fold teaches members about society and what's happening in the world. We, as B'nai B'rith Girls, "recognize our obligation to society." Social Action helps us to bring a positive change to our world, and to make a difference.
Creativity: This fold allows BBGs to expand their horizons, as well as widen their talents and abilities. Creativity programs allow members to express themselves.
Sisterhood: Sisterhood is more than a fold. It's what binds us together as BBGs. This fold secures the bonds of enthusiasm we have for this organization and for each other. It can also deal with issues we might face as women.
Jewish Heritage: This fold deals with the past, present, and future of Judaism and Judaic experiences. It also deals with holidays, culture, the State of Israel, and traditions we follow.
Recreation: The recreation fold gives the chance to get to your feet and having fun! This fold gives members the opportunity have fun with their sister BBGs.
Community Service: BBG stresses the importance of tikun olam, repairing the world. You can perform community service directly (being a volunteer at a nursing home) or indirect (raising money for a cause or holding a canned food drive). Either way, you're doing your part to help the world.
Social Action: This fold teaches members about society and what's happening in the world. We, as B'nai B'rith Girls, "recognize our obligation to society." Social Action helps us to bring a positive change to our world, and to make a difference.
Creativity: This fold allows BBGs to expand their horizons, as well as widen their talents and abilities. Creativity programs allow members to express themselves.
Sisterhood: Sisterhood is more than a fold. It's what binds us together as BBGs. This fold secures the bonds of enthusiasm we have for this organization and for each other. It can also deal with issues we might face as women.
BBG Menorah Pledge
The Menorah Pledge. Eight Principles that guide our lives as B’nai B’rith Girls. Eight Principles that each BBG should live by and embrace. This principles also can also be used to make great programs.
Citizenship: We pledge our devotion to our beloved county, who blessing we shall never take for granted. We shall guard zealously our democratic rights and shall fulfill our duties as citizens.
Jewish Heritage: We have a magnificent Jewish heritage, which has enriched the civilization of every land. We shall aim to become imbued with an understanding and love of our Jewish culture so that we may be a conscious part of the people from whom we stem. We shall always strive to live up to the ideals, which are the essence of Jewish religious faith.
Community Service: We recognize our responsibility to render selfless service as citizens of the community in which we live.
Philanthropy: We shall always be concerned with the underprivileged and the distressed. We shall offer out help to those in need, recognizing that the ability to help others is a blessing and a responsibility.
Inter-faith relations: We represent one of the faiths that make up the diverse patterns of the world. We shall learn to understand and respect our neighbor. We shall so live as individuals and groups that we may reflect credit upon the Jewish people.
Tradition: We shall try to exemplify in our home the finest of Jewish family traditions
Good Sisterhood: We make possible the warmth and joy of good sisterhood through our association in Chapters. We shall respect the rights of each member. We shall make our Chapter a true example of democratic living so that companionship and friendship may endure.
Prayer for World Jewry: Lighting the candles is a privilege we engage in that displays the freedom we, as B’nai B’rith Girls, and as Jews are able to exhibit. However, there are Jews in our world who are not allowed to observe Judaism freely. Oppressed Jewry is a major concern in our society. The light that is burning so brightly is the light of hope. We hope that one day all oppressed Jews will be able to practice Judaism as freely as we are doing here today.
Citizenship: We pledge our devotion to our beloved county, who blessing we shall never take for granted. We shall guard zealously our democratic rights and shall fulfill our duties as citizens.
Jewish Heritage: We have a magnificent Jewish heritage, which has enriched the civilization of every land. We shall aim to become imbued with an understanding and love of our Jewish culture so that we may be a conscious part of the people from whom we stem. We shall always strive to live up to the ideals, which are the essence of Jewish religious faith.
Community Service: We recognize our responsibility to render selfless service as citizens of the community in which we live.
Philanthropy: We shall always be concerned with the underprivileged and the distressed. We shall offer out help to those in need, recognizing that the ability to help others is a blessing and a responsibility.
Inter-faith relations: We represent one of the faiths that make up the diverse patterns of the world. We shall learn to understand and respect our neighbor. We shall so live as individuals and groups that we may reflect credit upon the Jewish people.
Tradition: We shall try to exemplify in our home the finest of Jewish family traditions
Good Sisterhood: We make possible the warmth and joy of good sisterhood through our association in Chapters. We shall respect the rights of each member. We shall make our Chapter a true example of democratic living so that companionship and friendship may endure.
Prayer for World Jewry: Lighting the candles is a privilege we engage in that displays the freedom we, as B’nai B’rith Girls, and as Jews are able to exhibit. However, there are Jews in our world who are not allowed to observe Judaism freely. Oppressed Jewry is a major concern in our society. The light that is burning so brightly is the light of hope. We hope that one day all oppressed Jews will be able to practice Judaism as freely as we are doing here today.