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.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an undergraduate member of the ZBT Supreme Council? Learn about the application process and engage in a discussion on topics/questions YOU submit in advance during this town hall.

Give your chapter an advantage going into Fall 2024 by taking time this summer to re-group, build your brotherhood and make progress on key goals. You’ll hear tips for location, budget, agenda and making a hybrid or virtual setup achieve similar outcomes.

2024 International Convention will be from July 18 to 20 in Washington, D.C. This is the Fraternity’s 112th convention and it serves as a time for both education and governance of the Fraternity for the upcoming year.  Stay tuned for specific times, locations and activities. Educational programming at International Convention is made possible in part […]

This holiday is known as the Festival of Booths. Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, Sukkot is named after the booths or huts (sukkot in Hebrew) representing the huts in which the Israelites dwelt during their 40 years of wandering in the desert after escaping from slavery in Egypt.

Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity does not permit or condone hazing or pledging in any form. Learn more.

Whether you have a chapter facility or want a chapter facility, attend and learn how the ZBT National Housing Corporation can help you navigate real estate, leases, landlords, construction, and much more. Click here to sign up for the Zoom.

Rosh Hashanah, the new year in the Jewish calendar, is a fall holiday. It is both a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection, celebrating the completion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life. Traditionally, Jews eat sweet foods — like apples and honey — to symbolize a sweet new year. The […]

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, when Jews ask forgiveness for the wrongs committed over the past year. Traditionally, Jews fast on this somber day and also refrain from other bodily indulgences. Yom Kippur falls 10 days after Rosh Hashanah and lasts one day. It begins at sundown and concludes at sundown the following […]

Don’t let a lackluster election cycle or transition period doom your chapter’s next Executive Board! Prepare now to help incoming officers be effective and efficient right off the bat. Click here to sign up for the Zoom.

This webinar features insightful discussions with Zionism experts. Eliza Kanner, a passionate advocate for Israel, will share her experiences helping students explore Zionism and will examine the connections between Zionism and the history of Zeta Beta Tau. Matti Friedman, author of Who By Fire, will reflect on the journey of Brother Leonard Cohen, Upsilon (McGill) […]

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

Did you know ZBT offers FREE leadership training and personal development resources in myZBT? Learn about modules and other useful content that’s behind that “Plaid” tab you’ve seen in your dashboard. There’s something for every brother! Click here to sign up for the Zoom.

Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights. This eight-day holiday celebrates when the Jewish people reclaimed the Holy Temple, having found oil supposed to only last one day that miraculously lasted eight days. Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday from the perspective of Jewish tradition, its importance is often magnified due to its proximity to other […]

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. Registration is open in myZBT. See full […]