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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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NFTY North American Board’s Response to Charlottesville
The NFTY North American board strongly condemns the xenophobic, racist, antisemitic, and islamophobic nature of the white supremacist, Neo-Nazi demonstration that occurred on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. We additionally extend our condolences to the family of Heather Heyer, a counter-protester who was murdered during the clashes.
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View the 2017-2018 NFTY North American Board Candidates
At this year's NFTY Asefah, held the day before NFTY Convention 2017 in Chicago, NFTY will elect the 2017-2018 North American Board. These newly-elected leaders will begin their terms in June and commit themselves to an additional year of serving the movement.
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The Past, Present, and Future of Racial Justice
Recognizing past successes, current struggles, and future possibilities regarding racial equality in the United States, NFTY is proud to be formally launching our movement’s Racial Justice Campaign during NFTY Convention 2017.
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2017-2018 North American Board Elections Packet
Teen leadership is one of the highest priorities within NFTY. There are many opportunities, on local, regional and North American levels, to be involved in peer-to-peer and adult-teen leadership experiences.
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A Stronger, Vibrant Future for NFTY
During President’s Day weekend, more than 150 teens from all 19 NFTY regions and 40 staff gathered at the URJ Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) to take part in our NFTY Veida. Traditionally, Veida has been a weekend solely focused on the business aspects of NFTY, including Asefah to introduce resolutions and hear reports and elections for the NFTY North American Board.
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NFTY Stands with Paris
NFTY stands in solidarity for the victims, and their families, of the attacks on Paris, last week. While it can be difficult to think and talk about, it is important that we not shy away from it.
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NFTY at URJ Biennial 2015
We are lucky and incredibly excited to have over 120 NFTY teens participating in the URJ Biennial in Orlando this week. Want your post included here.
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Thinking About Rabin 20 Years Later
Israel is no longer a place that dwells alone and has to join the global journey towards peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.
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