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Ruben Arquilevich

Vice President
Camping, NFTY, and Immersives

Michelle Shapiro Abraham

Director of Learning and Innovation
Youth, Union for Reform Judaism

Lynne Butner

Director of NFTY Engagement

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Naomi Looper

NFTY Midwest Area Manager

Jackie Kleinstein

NFTY West Area Manager

Emily Messinger

NFTY East Area Manager

Rabbi Andrew Terkel

NFTY South Area Manager

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Join us this Friday at 8:30pm ET for a special NFT

Join us this Friday at 8:30pm ET for a special NFTY Kabbalat Shabbat, plus an exciting sneak peek of what we have in store for the upcoming year... Link in bio to register!

Just announced: The deadline to register for @urjh

Just announced: The deadline to register for @urjhellerhigh's Fall 2020 Online Academy has been extended to August 23rd!
Link in bio to learn more & register now. Tag a friend below!

At its core, successful teamwork is all about good

At its core, successful teamwork is all about good communication. Join us tomorrow at 6pm ET for the second session in our August Leadership Series on communication and active listening. Link in bio to register.

Join us this week for the first two events in our

Join us this week for the first two events in our August Leadership Series, and our Civic Engagement Action Night! Link in bio to register for each one!
Tag a friend below who should join!

Everyone falls into creative ruts, and at times, g

Everyone falls into creative ruts, and at times, getting out of them is no easy feat. Join us this Monday at 6pm ET as we start our August Leadership Series with a session on radical creativity. We'll learn about techniques that can not only help you move past those creative blocks, but can also prevent you from falling into them in the first place. Link in bio to register!

Next Thursday, join us and @theracgram to learn ho

Next Thursday, join us and @theracgram to learn how phone banking can combat voter suppression, followed by a phone banking session with your area. Link in bio to register!

Beginning tomorrow, join us and @theracgram every

Beginning tomorrow, join us and @theracgram every Thursday between 4 and 5pm ET for our Student Civic Engagement Campaign Office Hours! Ask questions, troubleshoot, and share ideas with other student leaders.

Every other week we'll alternate between office hours for high school and college student organizers. This week will be for high schoolers!

Link in bio to find the full schedule & register now.

Applications are open for @theracgram Teen Justice

Applications are open for @theracgram Teen Justice Fellowship! Hone leadership skills, learn organizing and advocacy, and get involved in the RAC’s 2020 Civic Engagement Campaign leading up to the November election.
Link in bio to learn more and apply. Tag someone below who would be interested!

During these challenging times, many teens & paren

During these challenging times, many teens & parents are struggling to make the right decisions about school. We're excited to share a new opportunity: @urjhellerhigh, the URJ’s semester-long high school in Israel, is going virtual for fall 2020 and welcoming new students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade!
Link in bio to learn more & register now.
Hurry, the deadline to register is August 16th!

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