Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity was inspired by Richard J. H. Gottheil, a professor of languages at Columbia University and a leader in the early American Zionist movement. On December 29, 1898, Professor Gottheil gathered a group of Jewish students from several New York City universities to form a Zionist youth society. The society was called […]

The James E. Greer, Jr. Presidents’ Leadership Academy is one of the Fraternity’s premiere leadership programs. The program is intended to be an intensive leadership development program that challenges brothers to create positive change in their chapters and communities by equipping them with the necessary tools and skills. See full program details here. This program is […]

ZBT wants to ensure new officers are set up for success and can their new job well, so early in the year we plan officer education to support chapter leaders. The Virtual Officers Institute is a REQUIRED officer training program for the following Director roles: Operations, Programming, Finance, Standards, Communications, Brotherhood Development, Risk Prevention & […]

Phoenix and Atlanta Dover days. Details can be found here: Regional Officer Institutes

The United Nations has designated January 27 — the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau — as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. U.N. member states are urged to honor the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.

ZBT International Headquarters will be hosting an advisor connect to provide updates, connect brothers to other advisors, answer any questions and address any concerns. 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific start. If you are a Chapter Advisor and interested in joining, contact Jonathan Levin at jlevin@zbtnational.org to receive the Zoom link.

Chicago and Northeast (location TBA) Dover Days. Details can be found here: Regional Officer Institutes

ZBT International Headquarters will be hosting an advisor connect to provide updates, connect brothers to other advisors, answer any questions and address any concerns. 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific start. If you are a Chapter Advisor and interested in joining, contact Jonathan Levin at jlevin@zbtnational.org to receive the Zoom link.

Purim is a festive celebration of good triumphing over evil, centering around the Jewish people being saved by Queen Esther when the evil Haman wanted to kill all Jews in Persia. Many people dress up in costume. Synagogues and communities hold plays and festivals. Food and gifts abound.

On March 22 every year, Zeta Beta Tau proudly celebrates the life and legacy of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island who was committed to religious freedom and equality. Williams is a central theologian who was dedicated to the principles of religious freedom and equality for all. ZBT chapters are encouraged to host an […]

BDD Summit Attendees will take a deep-dive into THE JOURNEY, auditing and discussing each element carefully and providing feedback toward a pending overhaul of the program. Recruitment Director Summit Attendees will discuss overall growth strategies and tactics, hone event planning skills, review chapter-specific growth data, and learn marketing tips and tricks. For questions on either […]

ZBT International Headquarters will be hosting an advisor connect to provide updates, connect brothers to other advisors, answer any questions and address any concerns. 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific start. If you are a Chapter Advisor and interested in joining, contact Jonathan Levin at jlevin@zbtnational.org to receive the Zoom link.

More widely observed than any other holiday, Passover celebrates the exodus of the Israelites and redemption after 400 years of Egyptian slavery. It is a week-long major Jewish holiday. During this week, it is tradition to avoid breads made with yeast to recreate the experience of passing over Egypt. Leavened bread was forbidden during the […]

The State of Israel remembers the 6 million Jews who died in the Holocaust on YomHaShoah, and it has become a day commemorated by Jewish communities and individuals worldwide. ZBT chapters are encouraged to perform the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in ZBT’s Gold Book ritual guide or take part in a campus Holocaust vigil.