Updates from Naples and Fort Myers BBYO

By Naomi Shif, Regional Director, BBYO North Florida Region

As the High Holidays approach, BBYO North Florida extends heartfelt wishes for a meaningful and joyful season to the entire Naples Jewish community. This sacred time of reflection, renewal, and togetherness reminds us of the strength we find in our traditions and the connections that unite us across generations and communities.

Upcoming events

More details on all upcoming events will be available soon. Please keep an eye out for email invites, text messages, and Instagram posts regarding all upcoming Naples and Fort Myers BBYO events.

What is BBYO?

BBYO is a leading Jewish teen movement that brings together young people from around the

world to connect with their heritage, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong friendships. With chapters across North America and in more than 60 countries, BBYO provides teens in grades 8-12 with a welcoming space to explore their Jewish identity, give back through service, and grow as leaders — all while having fun through meaningful programming, events, and travel opportunities. Rooted in nearly a century of tradition, BBYO empowers the next generation to shape a stronger, more vibrant Jewish future.

Supporting our teenage Jewish community

Engaging teens after their B’nai Mitzvah is essential to fostering lifelong connections to Jewish life. BBYO empowers teens to take an active role in shaping their own Jewish experiences, building vibrant peer-led communities that strengthen and enrich the broader Jewish future.

The BBYO chapter of Naples has entered its 13th year of partnership with Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Temple Shalom, Chabad of Naples, and Beth Tikvah. Each organization provides financial support, volunteers, and community involvement opportunities for BBYO teens. We thank all our BBYO alumni, friends, and other supporters for making this a safe and positive environment for the teens of BBYO Naples and Fort Myers.

If you know of a local teen who might like to join BBYO Naples or Fort Myers, or know of someone who may want to be a volunteer advisor to our chapters, please email me, the North Florida Region Director, at nfr@bbyo.org. You can also follow us on Instagram at Mishpacha_BBG and Negevaza.

Scholarships to attend BBYO conventions and summer programs are available through both the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and the Temple Shalom Men’s Club. Please contact Naomi Shif for more information on scholarships at nfr@bbyo.org. For all other questions, please contact Marc Saperstein at 239-273-7936 or Bobbie Katz at 239-353-5963.