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Goodness, Pluralism & Partnership: How MLK Inspires the Reform Jewish Youth Movement
One way to honor of the excellence and courage of Martin Luther King Jr. is to reflect on the Jewish values that lead us on a path to justice.
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Now is the time to show up, together.
As members of NFTY, we know so personally what it means to grow up in a synagogue. We’ve sung Oseh Shalom on a Friday night, swaying back and forth with our arms around new friends; we’ve danced at late-night Saturday night socials in temple social halls; we’ve slept curled up in sleeping bags at youth group shul-ins; we’ve read the Torah for the first time with shaky knees and wobbly voices at our home congregations.
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Apply to Be on the 5779 NFTY North American Cabinet
Interested in being more involved in North American work. Want to help guide NFTY’s priorities.
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LEADership, Community, and Traditions: My Weekend with NFTY-MAR
I was so lucky to be welcomed into the NFTY-MAR community at their recent LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development) event. I had the privilege of meeting so many participants and learning plenty of traditions from the Mid-Atlantic Region, known for its high energy and exciting programs.
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NFTY North American Board’s Statement on Israel’s Nation-State Law
We can no longer stand idly by in the face of oppression. We call upon NFTY and the reform Jewish community to voice their critique of Israel, for the sake of true, critical Zionism, and to push Israel back into the sight of our vision for a democratic, pluralistic Jewish state.
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An Open Letter from NFTY on Israel
It has recently come to our attention that there was an open letter addressed to NFTY regarding our response to the events taking place in Gaza. The URJ and NFTY have been working hard to address the complexities of this issue.
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Be Your Own Advocate Like Esther: Consent
The story of Purim found in the Book of Esther recounts acts of bravery committed by a member of a silenced and oppressed group of people. Esther was empowered by her guardian Mordechai to speak to her husband, King Ahasuerus, on behalf of the Jewish people in an effort to save them from their impending destruction orchestrated by the King’s royal vizier, Haman.
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NFTY North American Board’s Statement on the Attack of Reform Rabbis at the Western Wall
Last week, a group of 150 Reform Jewish leaders were attacked at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The group included Rabbi Rick Jacobs (Union for Reform Judaism), Gilad Kariv (Reform Movement in Israel), and Anat Hoffman (Israel Religious Action Center and Women of the Wall), alongside the Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
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Learn about NFTY Committees (And How to Apply!)
This year, NFTY’s cabinet was made official through North American legislation at Mechina, and will be playing an ever-more-involved role in the work of our movement, so we’re looking for you to join in and bring committees objectives to life!.
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