Andrew Paull - Young Pioneers Award 2017 Recipient
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ANDREW PAULL, BBYO
Andrew Paull is the Senior Regional Director for the Manhattan Region of BBYO, an international Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. As the founding director of BBYO’s newest region, Andrew launched a vibrant, pluralistic Jewish teen program across Manhattan, engaging more than 350 teens in less than three years.
His experience spans the Jewish teen community, including diverse roles at the Jewish Teen Funders Network and Larchmont Temple in Larchmont, New York. He spent many summers at Jewish camp as a camper, counselor, and senior staff member, where he combined his love of the outdoors with a passion for educating and mentoring young Jews. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Chapman University and earned a Certificate in Jewish Education for Adolescents and Emerging Adults from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Andrew grew up in the Pacific Northwest and now lives with his wife, Elena, in New York City.
From the Recipient:
“I am thrilled to be honored with the Young Pioneers Award from The Jewish Education Project. I am continually impressed and proud of the BBYO teen leaders and founding members of BBYO Manhattan Region. Together, we will continue building and innovating our program to engage more Jewish teens to feel pride in their Jewish identity and part of something larger than themselves.”
Reflections from Colleagues:
“At BBYO we believe that we can enrich the life of Jewish young person in a very profound way. I am proud and excited that the Jewish Education Project is recognizing the innovation and commitment of BBYO’s Senior Regional Director, Andrew Paull who is bringing that passion to the Jewish community in Manhattan. For BBYO, this award is recognition of Andrew’s impact locally, and the profound difference BBYO is making in the lives of Jewish teens and landscape of Jewish life.” - Gary Levin, Vice President, Community Impact at BBYO
“JCC Manhattan understands our role as shapers of 21st Century Jewish Life and in so many ways our work with teens can be a catalyst for this work. Being recognized by The Jewish Education Project for the leadership of our staff in various areas of youth education and engagement over the years continues to motivate us to do more and do better. Andrew Paull is an outstanding professional and we are so fortunate that through the deep partnership we have built with BBYO that Andrew has been able to jump in and create a strong community of Jewish teens in Manhattan---build BBYO from 0 to over 200 members in under three years. With Andrew in the driver's seat there is no limit to what is possible in the year's to come!” - Dava Schub, Chief Program Officer at JCC Manhattan