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Teens Experience an Immigration Program on the Mexico Border
From March 27 to April 1, 2017, fifteen high school students from Beth Emet The Free Synagogue traveled to the U. .
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NFTY Convention Reflections
As young Jewish women in the Colorado community, we have both grown to be avid members in local, regional, and nationwide groups, all coming together for one common purpose: to spread our Jewish morals and values to all stretches of the world. Being a minority, we see the significance in coming together to celebrate our Jewish identity in many aspects.
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A D’var from the Incoming NFTY President
Following Zachary’s election to serve as the next NFTY President, his rabbi reached out to him to have a celebratory Shabbat service for the special occasion. He was asked to write the D’var for the service.
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On Being Intelligently Pro-Israel
This past week I spent four days in Washington, DC, attending the 2017 AIPAC Policy Conference. As a Reform Jew and a liberal young adult, I tend to struggle with some of the ideas that AIPAC embraces.
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We Are from the Garden: Written by NFTY Convention 2017 Songwriters
We are excited to share a special song written and performed by the songwriting lab participants!.
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The Weekend of Endless Memories: NFTY Convention
After getting off the plane in Chicago, it wasn’t long before the social justice theme of the weekend was made clear. The weekend was filled with inspirational speakers, insightful workshops, moving conversations and an amazing opportunity to volunteer.
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Why I Chose to Be in the Immigration Cohort at NFTY Convention
Every day, there are people around the world who aren’t safe and need help getting out of their country to safety. There are people who live where they live because of violence, gangs, and drugs.
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Speaking to the Next Leaders of the World at NFTY Convention
Speaking at NFTY Convention 2017 was an amazing experience. Looking out into the crowd and seeing all those faces caused me to step back and really appreciate this movement, where we invest so much of our time.
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Social Issues are Jewish issues
Earlier this week, I posted on social media pictures of two women I met while exploring Chicago before attending NFTY Convention 2017. I included the following text:.
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Honoring the Present and Celebrating the Future at NFTY Convention
As over 1000 Jewish teens, NFTY alumni, and youth engagement professionals gathered in Chicago last weekend, we did everything from singing together, exploring the city, and meeting new friends. NFTY Convention only happens every other year so we also take this time to honor the present and celebrate the future with a series of awards.
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