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#NFTYCelebrates Passover!
NFTY is gearing up for Passover, and we’re celebrating by sharing our Passover Survival Packs on social media. Is there something special your family puts on the seder plate.
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#NFTYCelebrates Purim
For Purim this year, #NFTYCelebrates the love and appreciation that we have for our community. This holiday reminds us once again to be thankful for what we have and to rejoice in the survival of the Jewish people.
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NFTYites Get Excited to Attend AIPAC Policy Conference 2016
The AIPAC Policy Conference is coming up this weekend (March 20-22), and the NFTYites attending could not be more excited. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a lobbying group that advocates pro-Israel policies to Congress and Executive Branch of the United States.
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Announcing the 2016-2017 NFTY Convention Fellows
The NFTY Convention Teen Fellowship is a leadership development opportunity for teens to play an intentional and active role in the planning process of NFTY Convention 2017. This exciting new Fellowship will engage a group of committed teens one year out from NFTY Convention to be part of brainstorming and key programmatic decisions.
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A Stronger, Vibrant Future for NFTY
During President’s Day weekend, more than 150 teens from all 19 NFTY regions and 40 staff gathered at the URJ Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) to take part in our NFTY Veida. Traditionally, Veida has been a weekend solely focused on the business aspects of NFTY, including Asefah to introduce resolutions and hear reports and elections for the NFTY North American Board.
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5 Ways Unplugging Helps the Earth and its Inhabitants
The National Day of Unplugging (March 4-5, 2016) is fast approaching, and an environmentally-minded NFTYite, such as myself, could not be more excited. Unplugging does more than encourage family connections and outside play--it also helps the environment.
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How To Make My Successor Better Than Me – The Importance of Building Relationships
Over President’s Day Weekend, 150 jewish teen leaders from across North America came together for an unforgettable weekend at URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) for NFTY Veida, NFTY’s biennial business meeting. .
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What Breaks Your Heart About Racial Injustice? NFTY Veida 2016
Last week, I found myself once again challenged by progressive programming at NFTY's biennial business meeting, Veida, at URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI). My fascination grew as I peeled off my layers of coats and sweaters in front of a long sign asking, "What breaks your heart about racial injustice?".
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We’ll See YOU in the Windy City! #NFTYConvention 2017
We are thrilled to announce that Chicago will be home to our next NFTY Convention and Youth Engagement Summit – February 17-20, 2017. NFTY Convention is a one of a kind experience – bringing together more than 1,000 Reform Jewish teens from across North America.
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