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.

The webinar will focus on seasonal stressors, like final exams, winter holidays and seasonal affective disorder. MANUAL experts will share how seasonal stress affects one physically, emotionally, and psychologically, and they will walk attendees through practical exercises to mitigate stress.

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 […]

Officer Institutes support student-leaders of all ZBT chapters serving in leadership roles are hosted early each year. VOI sessions will be offered at two times on the same day. Check this page for more information. Registration will be in myZBT.

Details on all four ROI sessions 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. If you are a Chapter Advisor and interested in joining, contact Jonathan Levin at jlevin@zbtnational.org to receive the Zoom link.  

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.

Details on all four ROI sessions can be found here: Regional Officer Institutes

Details on all four ROI sessions can be found here: Regional Officer Institutes

Details on all four ROI sessions 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. 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! February 26. Register here.

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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 […]

Israel Now invites all ZBT Brothers to engage in important conversations about Israel through real-life storytelling and meaningful narratives from inspiring speakers, highlighting our fraternity’s deep connection to Israel. As the world’s first Jewish Fraternity, ZBT has a responsibility to educate our brothers on Israel, its culture and its people.

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.  

Please join us for a Zeta Beta Tau brothers-only ZBT Career Fair. This virtual career fair will provide opportunities for brothers of ZBT to interact with alumni and alumni-sponsored jobs, learn more about networking, resume-building and more. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from alumni about their experiences in specific fields. Sign up […]

Did you know cash apps like Venmo and PayPal are prohibited for chapter use? CrowdChange (zbt.crowdchange.co) is ZBT’s recommended fundraising platform that allows you to take your philanthropy efforts to the next level while staying safe. March 26. Register here.

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 […]

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. April 23. Register here.

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.

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.  

Yom Haatzmaut is Israel Independence Day, celebrated by Jews worldwide. Fifty years prior to the establishment of the Israeli state in 1948, ZBT’s founders formed a student organization supporting Zionism, the movement supporting statehood for the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland of Israel. Today, ZBT is still proud to support Israel and Zionism.

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. Click here to sign up. 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 […]

2025 International Convention will be from July 31 to Aug. 2 in New Orleans. This is the Fraternity’s 113th 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 […]

ZBT is launching a new four-week educational experience for first-semester brothers. As part of a revamp of THE JOURNEY, this onboarding program provides structure, critical education on key Fraternity concepts, and flexibility for local chapter traditions and content. Learn how to implement this program in your chapter starting this fall! Register here.

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.

From incidents at social events to protests on campus or allegations of sexual misconduct, chapter leaders MUST know how to respond in times of crisis and where to get expert assistance. Learn about the Fraternity’s Risk Reduction Protocol, universal communication and reporting procedures, and tips for specific situations. Register here.

National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW), sponsored by Hazing Prevention Network, is your chance to step up, speak out, and make a difference on campus. Zeta Beta Tau is a Bronze Member of Hazing Prevention Network. Held the last full week of September, NHPW brings students together to raise awareness and take action against hazing. This […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

No chapter leader wants to spend time hassling brothers to pay their dues. Unpaid local dues hinder the chapter’s ability to function, and unpaid national dues prevent staff from providing great programs and critical services. Of course, prevention is a major part of the process, but WHEN you find yourself falling behind, what do you […]

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.

ZBT is hosting a webinar with jscreen, an organization that provides genetic screening which combats different types of cancers and diseases. They have a focus on certain types of diseases that are more prevalent in the Ashkenazi Jewish population.

ZBT’s Standards of Excellence program continues to evolve and improve to highlight the most important indicators of a thriving chapter experience. More changes will roll out in early 2026, and we want your feedback! Join this webinar to hear what’s on the table and share what works and doesn’t for your chapter. Register here.

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.