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NFTY-MV: Israel in Three Sentences
Knowing what types on conversations we will face is the starting point to increasing discussion on the conflict, and this program showed me that NFTYites are truly up to the task.
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Throwback Thursday: NFTY SW, MV, OV, TOR
Four regions hosted events this week, from every corner of the country. Check out all of the fun and excitement from the events!.
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NFTY-MV: Camp Rainbow, More Than a Mitzvah Project
Mother, father, aunt, uncle - that’s who you become as a Camp Rainbow counselor. You are your camper’s rock.
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NFTY Veida 2014: An Empowering Weekend
By Zach Heiman, NFTY-MV President It’s not easy to describe to somebody who isn’t in NFTY why it’s so special. How do you describe how a few events every year with people whom you may not know all that well come together to create such an incredible experience.
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NFTY-MV: From Generation to Generation
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Washington D. .
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NFTY-MV: Temple Israel youth group enjoys JYG chavurah in St. Louis
Some members of Temple Israel’s junior youth group for 7th and 8th graders, JYG, got a taste of what’s in store for them over the next four years if they join OTYG, the Omaha Temple Youth Group for high school students, when they recently traveled to St. Louis for their regional conclave.
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NFTY-MV: Understanding Modern Day Slavery
Each year, as the grocery stores begin to display their Pesach foods, I, without fail, think to myself “Passover time already. ” Each year, we are commanded to “regard ourselves as if we ourselves went forth from the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 13:8) so that we can feel how sweet freedom is.
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How I Create a Dvar Torah – in Ten Easy Steps
Many people find the task of writing a Dvar Torah daunting or even frightening. But whether you’re a practiced rabbi or a soon to be Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the process can be very simple and even enjoyable!.
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NFTY-MV: Creating a Community for Purim
Purim is a joyous holiday meant to be celebrated with family, friends and festivities. What better way to celebrate than with a community wide party just for teens.
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Including Teens on the ASD Spectrum
At NFTY Convention, we presented a program about inclusion of teens on the Autism Spectrum in our NFTY community. We take a moment to reflect on the program and our ongoing initiative.
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