#TomorrowHappensHereBBYO International Convention 2020 February 24, 2020 Share More than 3,000+ Jewish teens from 44 countries convened at BBYO International Convention in Dallas this February.Photo credit: Mike Kandel. Teens participated in a day of service to deepen their impact on the Dallas community at BBYO International Convention.Photo credit: Mike Kandel. Three WWII veterans and concentration camp liberators and four Holocaust survivors (all between 92-100 years old) were featured on the plenary stage. BBYO grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Holocaust survivors stood and held lights during a moment of silence. Courtesy. Teens embrace during a powerful Havdalah ceremony on Saturday night.Photo credit: Jason Dixson Photography. During Shabbat “chofesh,” teens had an opportunity to play sports and games outside in balmy Dallas.Photo credit: Jason Dixson Photography Teens chose from over 20 different offsite and sports activities on Sunday.Photo credit: Jason Dixson Photography
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