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      Blog  NFTY Convention 2019
    Archives: NFTY Convention 2019

    • How We’re Making NFTY More Accessible

      on March 14, 2019
      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

      on March 4, 2019
      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

      on March 1, 2019
      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

      on March 1, 2019
      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

      on March 1, 2019
      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

      on February 22, 2019
      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

      on February 22, 2019
      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

      on February 22, 2019
      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

      on February 21, 2019
      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

      on February 19, 2019
      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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    • Tomorrow at 7pm ET, join NFTY, @MvingTraditions, and @USYTweets for Voting with a Feminist Lens, a teen-led and tee… https://t.co/Rh6FLV2b4NOct. 21, 2020

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    No matter what you’re passionate about, the URJ No matter what you’re passionate about, the URJ has a teen leadership opportunity that can help you make real change in your community, learn transferrable skills, and stand out no matter where life takes you. You’ll have the chance to learn from experts in the field, meet new friends who care about the same things you do, and challenge yourself. You can dive deeper into social justice, strengthen your songleading skills, get a certificate in Adaptive Innovation from New York University, and so much more. ☑️Link in bio to check out the full list of opportunities! ☑️Comment below which teen leadership opportunities you want to participate in this year!
    • Sunday, October 18th Through this fun program • Sunday, October 18th Through this fun program we will get to learn how we can create meaningful virtual experiences as a community. We will have a breakout group for general programs and mixers, and another one for spiritual experiences such as services. Both of these discussions will be led by teens, and there will be leadership resources available afterwards shared in a google drive folder. • Sunday, October 25th What mitzvah projects can you organize in your local community? Join us as we talk about Social Action projects you can do while social distancing. The world around us needs change and we want to figure out how to fix it while staying safe!
    Today is National Coming Out Day in the U.S.. If y Today is National Coming Out Day in the U.S.. If you're one of the many who struggles with the thought of coming out, please know: We're here for you. You have a place with us. You, too, were created in the image of the Divine. And we love you.
    Want to effect change this election season? Regist Want to effect change this election season? Register now for Unit 1 of @theracgram’s virtual teen Social Justice Academy, which focuses on civic engagement. Hurry, registration closes soon - Link in bio to join us! We begin the week of October 11th!
    For the last day, when we think about social justi For the last day, when we think about social justice and civic engagement, we practice teshuvah, reflecting on what we have accomplished and what we have failed to accomplish, t’filah, praying for a better world, and tzedakah, doing justice work to make this year better than the last. Please submit a video, a photo with a caption, or a text blurb to tell us, using all three values of the days of awe, your plan for pursuing justice this year. Submissions should be shared in your Instagram stories with @officialnfty and @theracgram tagged on your post. Each video submission earns 1000 points, each photo submission earns 500 points, and each text submission earns 100 points for your region.
    Whether it’s how it is done or how it will be do Whether it’s how it is done or how it will be done, doing voter registration is important. Practice teshuvah and reflect on your voting journey (or lack thereof) by submitting a photo of you checking your voter registration and practice tzedakah by registering yourself and/or encouraging people in your life to register to vote, and submitting a photo once you or others in your circle are registered. Looking back on our past actions coupled with changing our current actions to meet our values is what this time is about. Submissions should be shared in your Instagram stories with @officialnfty and @theracgram tagged on your post. Each submission is 1000 points, and family and alumni count!
    T’filah, prayer, is a vital part of these ten da T’filah, prayer, is a vital part of these ten days, so please share what you think the world could look like if everyone who was eligible voted and/or if everyone was able to vote without barriers. Submissions should be shared in your Instagram stories with @officialnfty and @theracgram tagged on your post. Each video submission earns 1000 points, each photo submission earns 500 points, and each text submission earns 100 points for your region. T’filah however, cannot be practiced alone. We must put our prayers in action to create that world we envision. Join us in the Religious Action Center’s Every Voice, Every Vote: Every Week Action Night and phonebank with the New Florida Majority Education Fund to low propensity voters in Florida at 6pm EST to practice the acts of tzedakah that must come with t’filah. Each participant and alum will receive 5000 points for participating in the action night.
    Civic engagement is about practicing what you prea Civic engagement is about practicing what you preach. We will be doing just that by getting together to get as many people registered to vote as we possibly can. Your challenge? Practice tzedakah by joining us to register to vote through a riveting scavenger hunt and bring as many people as possible with you. In this case, more people does not only mean more points, but also more power to make the changes we want to see in the world. Link in bio!! @theracgram
    The pandemic has led to increased isolation for th The pandemic has led to increased isolation for the elderly, especially in nursing homes. This Thursday at 7pm ET, join us as we make Shanah Tovah cards to elderly nursing home residents, while also connecting with each other! Link in bio to register. . . . This event is part of NFTY's month-long High Holidays experience! Find more opportunities at the link in bio.
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