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Hugging it Out at NFTY Convention
During my NFTY experience, one prominent factor has been present throughout: hugging. It’s a physical sign of the mishpacha, the family, we have formed together.
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MVP Monday: See Y’all in Atlanta!
I have a little proposition for you. What if I told you there was a place where you could meet NFTYites from all across the continent.
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MVP Monday: URJ Summer Opportunities
Whether you find yourself in Warwick NY, Israel, or Nicaragua, your summer with NFTY will be unforgettable and life-changing. As alumni of two of these programs, we can confidently say that you won't come back the same person you left as.
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Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof
My name is Ethan Stone, I am the President of NFTY Missouri Valley, and while I write to represent NFTY Missouri Valley, the views expressed here are my own. I just now got off the “Unpacking Race Relations in the United States” webinar run by NFTY.
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NFTY-TOR: Fall-ish Conclave Shmooze!
NFTY-TOR's Fall-ish Conclave is over, but our lives as superpowered AvenJews is just beginning. In the spirit of the event's focus on building community through our own values, the regional board decided to discuss the value of inclusion.
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Countdown to NFTY Convention 2015: How NFTY Inspired My Daughter
As every parent knows, when your child’s heart is bursting for joy, yours is, too. When your child’s heart is bursting for joy in anticipation before an event occurs, you’ve scored a gold mine.
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NFTY-PAR: Going out on a Limb
I saw in full action at Fall Kallah. I witnessed emerging leaders in the region try new ways to engage their peers, new ways to quiet a room, new ways to teach an old lesson, and much more.
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What Can You Do On This #GIVINGTUESDAY?
We have Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. This year, I challenge you to think about Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving.
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NFTY-SAVP: Thank You NFTY-SAR
First and foremost, thank you for showing me some true southern hospitality. I had a truly special weekend attending your Fall Kallah at Congregation Dor Tamid in Duluth, Georgia.
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NFTY-PAR: As Jews We Hold On To Hope
Hope can get complicated in our modern world. What are we supposed to hope for.
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