Great Midwest Region

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'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.  
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'''Great Midwest Region #61''' (also known simply as '''GMR''') is a region located in Illinois, spanning Chicago and its suburbs. It's regional mascot is “‘Superman”’, and its regional color is '''red '''.
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==Chapters==
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GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Some chapters have both a meeting and event every week. Other chapters meet less often.
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==Regional Board==
 
===AZA===
===AZA===
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*[[Godol]] - Eli Horowitz
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*[[S'gan]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
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*[[Shabak AZA]]
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*[[Moreh]] - Kevin Gurwin
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*[[Palmach AZA]]
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*[[Shaliach]] - David Israel
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*[[Haganah AZA]]
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*[[Mazkir]] - Mike Wigodner
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*[[Ometz AZA]]
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*[[Gizbor]] - Stanley Dayan
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===BBG===
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*[[N'siah]] - Rachel Garfinkel
 
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*[[S'ganit]] - Haley Leibovitz
 
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*[[Mit Mom]] - Anna Graham
 
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*[[Mazkirah]] - Becca Helberg
 
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*[[Gizborit]] - Erica Schechter
 
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*[[Sh'licha]] - Elena Solomon
 
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==Chapters==
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*[[Ahavah BBG]]
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*[[Mossad AZA]]
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*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
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*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
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*[[Hammer AZA|Armand Hammer AZA]]
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*[[Bonim AZA]]
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*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
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*[[Korczak BBG]]
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*[[Aviva BBG]]
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*[[Sababa BBG]]
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*[[Chai Tov BBG]]
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*[[Chaverim BBG]]
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*[[Korczak BBG]]
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*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]
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*[[JBA BBG]]
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*[[Ruach BBG]]
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*[[New Northshore BBG]]
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===BBYO===
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*[[Moreshet Ma'arav BBYO]]
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*[[Darom BBYO]]
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*[[Shawn Gilley BBYO]]
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===Connect===
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GMR is also home of monthly Connect Events planned by its the BBYO Connect & Outreach Coordinator, and it's BBYO members.
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==Leadership==
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===AZA Regional Board===
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*[[Godol]] - '''Elan Mesa'''
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*[[S'gan]] - '''Aaron Iskowitz'''
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*[[Moreh]] - '''Gavin Meyers'''
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*[[Shaliach]] - '''Seth Perlman'''
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*[[Mazkir]] - '''Jack Sollinger'''
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*[[Gizbor]] - '''Ethan Garfield'''
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===BBG Regional Board===
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Ella Marks'''
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*[[S'ganit]] - '''Samantha Gingiss'''
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*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Mimi Simon'''
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*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Hallie Horwich'''
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*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Gaby Simons'''
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*[[Gizborit]] - '''Emma Goldberg'''
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===Advisors===
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GMR has twenty four advisors working with its chapters and the region as a whole. They are volunteers who give of their time to interpret BBYO policy as well as work with the elected leadership to guide the chapters and region. Advisors attend all chapter and regional events and are available as resources and mentors to regional members.
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===Regional Professional Staff===
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*Senior Regional Director - '''Jami Goldberg'''
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*Community Director - '''Max Smith'''
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*Associate Regional Director - '''Naomi Looper'''
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*Genesis Fellow - '''Isabel Strauss'''
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==History==
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==Regional Overview==
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[[BBYO]] in Chicago used to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council, which made up the Great Midwest Region. In 2001, the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and continue to carry on the Region's unique traditions.
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*Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
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*Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border
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*GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order!  Each chapter meets  weekly for either a meeting or program.  We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.
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*[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.
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*GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!
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*Region Mascot: Ostrich
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*Region Color: Chartuce
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*'''Location:'''
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*Regional Office:
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*Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
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*C/O JCYS NW Family Center
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*1700 Weiland Road
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*Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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*'''Staff:'''
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*Rachel Heilbronner  - Program Director
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*Stacy Heller  - Regional Director
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*'''Advisors:'''
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*Marla Altshul
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*Adam Cohen
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*Drew Edwards
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*Danny Glassman
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*Matt Goldberg
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*Elana Goldenberg
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*Roger Herling
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*Jordan Hobfoll
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*Jessica Jacobson
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*Alisa Lemke
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*Jason Newman
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*Marty Ritt
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*Darryl Sher
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*David Stock
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*Talia Sussman
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*Audee Whitman
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*Karee Whitman
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*'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
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*GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members.  Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!
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Current revision as of 04:36, 13 January 2026

Great Midwest Region #61 (also known simply as GMR) is a region located in Illinois, spanning Chicago and its suburbs. It's regional mascot is “‘Superman”’, and its regional color is red .

Contents

[edit] Chapters

GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Some chapters have both a meeting and event every week. Other chapters meet less often.

[edit] AZA

[edit] BBG

[edit] BBYO

[edit] Connect

GMR is also home of monthly Connect Events planned by its the BBYO Connect & Outreach Coordinator, and it's BBYO members.

[edit] Leadership

[edit] AZA Regional Board

[edit] BBG Regional Board

[edit] Advisors

GMR has twenty four advisors working with its chapters and the region as a whole. They are volunteers who give of their time to interpret BBYO policy as well as work with the elected leadership to guide the chapters and region. Advisors attend all chapter and regional events and are available as resources and mentors to regional members.


[edit] Regional Professional Staff

  • Senior Regional Director - Jami Goldberg
  • Community Director - Max Smith
  • Associate Regional Director - Naomi Looper
  • Genesis Fellow - Isabel Strauss

[edit] History

BBYO in Chicago used to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council, which made up the Great Midwest Region. In 2001, the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and continue to carry on the Region's unique traditions.

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