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Updates from the NFTY President at the World Zionist Congress Meeting
From October 15-23, I will be traveling to Israel to participate in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) meeting in Jerusalem. I will serve as a delegate of ARZENU (International Federation of Reform and Progressive Religious Zionists) representing worldwide progressive Jewry.
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Our Lives, Our Votes, Our Jobs, Our Schools Matter
NAACP, along with partners, including the URJ and NFTY, from all across the country are unifying under this theme for the next six weeks as we take part in America’s Journey for Justice. Beginning on August 1st, hundreds of people embarked on a march starting in Selma, Alabama, which will end 860 miles later in a rally in Washington DC on September 15th.
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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
What a period of big gains, and also big losses in the past two weeks. We see confederate flags going down the flagpole, being replaced by flags of rainbow colors.
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June 3 is Worldwide Unity Day: Promoting the Jewish People as One
June 12, 2014 is remembered to many as the day that three Israeli boys, Gilad Shaar, Naftali Fraenkel, and Eyal Yifrach, were kidnapped from a bus stop in Gush Etzion. It was a grim day, one that would prove to be a catalyst for the violent events that would occur later in the summer, culminating in what became known as the 50-Day War.
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How Can We Redefine Leadership?
NFTY is made up of over 7,000 Jewish teens from across North America. In each of the 19 regions, there is a wide range of teens who serve on their regional board.
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Exploring the Situation in Israel
Is your Facebook feed full of mixed facts and opinions on the situation in Israel and Gaza, and you’re not really sure what to think. Take a look at the last week’s Webinar and Q and A session discussing the situation: [soundcloud url=”https://api.
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NFTY: The Balance of Chukat
The following is a D’var Torah given by NFTY President Debbie Rabinovich on the first day of the summer session at the URJ Kutz Camp. This week’s parsha, Chukat, is filled with contradictions.
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NFTY President Updates NFTY, URJ Board on Big Year
There has never been a more exciting time to be a NFTYite. And there has never been a more exciting time to be connected to NFTY.
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The Makings of a Leader
What does it mean to be on Regional Board. Most of us would probably say that to be on Regional Board is to be an exceptional leader and role model.
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So, you want to run for board? Youth group election advice
The North American Board lays out some tips, created in partnership with their successors, for running for NFTY leadership positions. Check out their tips for each board position!.
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