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How We’re Making NFTY More Accessible
NFTY Convention was a weekend full of fun, laughter, and new memories. Friendships were formed, community was built, and we were all inspired to lead.
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Everything is Bigger in Texas
I swear NFTY Convention was the best thing I have ever done. I made new connections, learned how to improve my community, reflected on important topics, and had the most fun of my life, so far.
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From NFTY Nashir to Songleading Onstage at NFTY Convention
To stand on stage in front of so many Jewish teens, advisors, speakers, and more and lead a song I grew up singing at my summer camp less than 20 minutes from my house was unlike anything else I have ever done. As we came together to pray for peace for the Jewish people and for the entire world, I couldn’t keep the smile off my face.
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NFTY Convention: An Experience Unlike Anything Else
NFTY Convention gave me opportunities I would have never gotten anywhere else: meeting friends from across North America, exploring new ideas, learning more about causes I’m passionate about, and so much more. I'm truly grateful that I got to have this experience.
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How My NFTY Experience Came Full Circle When I Launched My Career
In Judaism, and in life, a lot of things come full circle. Two weeks ago, my life once more came full circle when NFTY Convention was held at the Gaylord Texan hotel.
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5 Moments from NFTY Convention 2019 That Will Give You Hope about the Reform Jewish Future
NFTY Convention is known to shape the future of the Reform Movement, and it did just that. From introducing new Jewish music to mobilizing thousands for gun violence prevention; immersing in innovative learning and building practical skills for youth engagement – every minute was filled with glimpses of the bright Jewish future these young leaders will build.
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Lo Alecha (Build it Up!) – NFTY-STR Duo Wins Anselm Rothschild Memorial Song Competition
The Anselm Rothschild Memorial Song Competition provides an opportunity for teen songwriters to share their original music with their peers across North America. Jacob "Fishy" Fishman and Jordan "Schmidty" Schmidt of NFTY-STR are the winners of this year's song competition.
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NFTY: When You Lead, the Entire Reform Movement Follows
With gun violence prevention, with gender pronouns, with preventing sexual violence – you have 900 congregations and 1. million people that listen to you and learn from you.
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How Two NFTYites Make Change in the World
These two speeches were shared at NFTY Convention 2019 during our closing ceremonies centered around making change. We learn from Glory and Sarah that a big part of making change is understanding that it doesn’t actually have to mean that you’re reaching thousands of people at once.
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NFTY Convention: Shaping the Future of the Reform Movement
We just wrapped up an incredible NFTY Convention in Dallas with 1,000 teen leaders, college students, Jewish educators, alumni, and other dedicated supporters.
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