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 together a group of Jewish students from several New York City universities to form a Zionist youth society. The society was […]

Philanthropy Playbook Calling all Philanthropy Chairs and Programming Directors: Itching to have a larger philanthropic presence on campus? Unsure how to set up a donor drive or fundraising page for events? Then this webinar is for you! It will focus on how to execute impactful philanthropy events.   This series is to help chapters with […]

Ritual Righteousness Ritual is an important aspect of the Fraternity experience, the tie that binds together brothers across time and geography. Learn more about proper execution and the importance of Ritual to the ZBT Brotherhood. This series is to help chapters with tactical and practical tools and functions. Have a topic you'd like to request? […]

Passover is a festival of freedom, commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt, and their transition from slaveryto freedom. The main ritual of Passover is the seder, which occurs on the first two night (in Israel just the first night) of the holiday — a festive meal that involves the re-telling of the Exodus. Learn more at https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/passover-2022/.

Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs on the 27th of the Hebrew month of Nisan. Shoah, which means “catastrophe” or “utter destruction” in Hebrew, refers to the atrocities that were committed against the Jewish people during World War II. Yom HaShoah reminds us of the horrors that Jews and other persecuted groups faced: forced […]

ZBT's 125th anniversary celebration, 2023 International Convention, will be from Aug. 10 to 12 in Manhattan, New York City. This is the Fraternity’s 111th convention and the first time it’s been hosted in ZBT's founding city since 1983. International Convention is the single largest gathering of brothers each year. It serves as a time for […]

The Jewish New Year.

The Jewish Day of Atonement, the conclusion of the Ten Days of Repentance.

How to run a successful election, including candidate recruitment and communication. What comes after the election? Transition resources and training. 

The Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest.

We are proud to offer the Israel Now! program to an in-person experience. As the world’s first Jewish Fraternity, ZBT has a responsibility to be educating our brothers on what being a Zionist Fraternity is and how brothers can support Israel. Israel Now! will have a focus on the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement in […]

Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority and Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity  will host a virtual program for students intended for chapter officers and committee members who oversee programming and education within your chapters. Chapter advisors are invited to attend as well.

You’ve heard the name, but do you know how strongly they help brothers? The Zeta Beta Tau Foundation (zbtfoundation.org) offers individual academic scholarships, funding for programs, chapter heritage program grants and much more. Come to this webinar to learn more!

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 together a group of Jewish students from several New York City universities to form a Zionist youth society. The society was […]

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. This program is made possible in part […]

All submissions and points from 2023 are due January 31, 2024. Contact your chapter coach for assistance. https://zbt.org/undergraduates/standards-of-excellence/

Where do your dues go after you pay them? How is managing the chapter budget the responsibility of all brothers? Attendees will learn about key budgeting forms, policies and due dates (including taxes), and the benefits of using greekbill to manage it all.

Join your fellow ZBTs and celebrate brotherhood at a ZBT alumni event for brothers who live in or enjoy visiting Phoenix! This event coincides with the Regional Officer Institute that will bring undergraduate delegates from several West Coast chapters to Phoenix for the day. Alumni are invited to lunch, followed by an hour of programming […]

Keeping chapter and local alumni updated about chapter business and events can be easier said than done. Attendees will hear best practices from a chapter that does it well, as well as alumni who have tips for engaging graduates who are in different stages of life.