•1924 - Sammy Beber started AZA in Omaha, Nebraska.
•1928 - Michigan was a part of Lake Region, with a chapter in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
•1944 - Anita Perlman started BBG.
•There are currently 43 BBYO regions in North America
•Over 600 chapters operate each year, with over 48000 teens in the international order
•BBYO's mission statement is, "More Jewish teens, more meaningful Jewish experiences."
