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Talia Leman Speaks to NFTY Convention
Every “random kid” has the power to solve the problems in our world. That’s what NFTYites learned from 18-year-old Talia Leman, Chief Executive Optimist and Founder of RandomKid.
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NFTY Backstage: Talia Leman Interview
NFTY Backstage is back with an interview of Talia Leman after her inspirational and thought-provoking talk to NFTYites on Saturday. Hear Miranda Rosen of NFTY-SW learn more about the forces that drive Talia.
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NFTY Convention’s Sunday in LA
Imagine this, nearly 900 teens have lunch at the beach, then head off to over 20 different locations to learn about how Los Angeles is a living laboratory for innovation. (And we can't forget Universal Studios!).
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NFTY Cheer Comes Alive at Convention
Stomp, Clap, Stomp, Clap, Stomp, Clap, Stomp, Clap. .
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NFTY Convention 2013 Shabbat Morning D’var Torah
Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs and NFTY President Evan Traylor delivered a joint D’var Torah during Saturday morning T’fillah at NFTY Convention 2013.
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The Transformative Experience of Convention
This weekend, still only beginning, is a transformation for each and every one of us fortunate enough to attend the 2013 Convention. .
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NFTY Competition Winners Announced
Winner, winner, chicken dinner. At tonight's plenary session, we announced the winners of a few competitions.
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Remember Who You Stand For
This d'var Torah is the winner of the Wendy Blickstein Memorial D’var Torah Competition, which was established in memory of Wendy Blickstein, a former member of NFTY’s Mid-Atlantic Region whose years were cut far too short because of cancer. The Blickstein family established this competition for aspiring teen writers to share their words of Torah with our NFTY Convention community and beyond.
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Rounding up Asefah at NFTY Convention
I love Asefah because it’s a special operation within NFTY where the youth leaders get the opportunity to really make a difference in our organization. The 2012-2013 General Board thought hard and thoroughly discussed several proposed changes to the NFTY Constitution, Brit Kehilah, and the organization’s direction for next year.
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