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A New Lens for the Promised Land
As a young Jewish girl growing up in Seattle, I struggled with my connection to Israel. I had no Israeli relatives, I had never been there, and I was too young to understand what being pro-Israel meant.
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Fighting The Blaze: NFTY’s Response to the Fires in Israel
These past few weeks in Israel, especially Haifa, have been filled with sadness and tragedy due to fires. Officials have cited arson and a perfect storm of natural circumstances, as cause for the many fires sweeping the small state.
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NFTY-RCVP: Finding Family in Boise
On Friday night, NFTY NW prayed with the local congregants and the awesome Rabbi Dan Fink. It was apparent that from the second NFTYites stepped foot into the synagogue the CABI community was rejuvenated The Jews in southwestern Idaho are, for the most part, not teenagers.
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MVP Monday: Lead From Your Seat
I want to encourage everyone to be that leader from their seat. In most cases, the best leaders are the people who actively engage in the programs, who bring forth new ideas, and who show that they truly care about the organization.
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#ThrowbackThursday: NEL, NAR, NE, NW, SO, OV, PAR, SAR Fall!
Eight, count 'em, EIGHT NFTY regions celebrated fall events this weekend, the most so far in one weekend this year. You will not want to miss out on the fun!.
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Throwback Thursday: NW, MI, SAR
Leadership was everywhere this weekend. NFTY-Northwest, Southern Area, and Michigan all hosted Leadership-events.
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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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Binah: Connecting with Judaism & NFTY
For myself, an avid NFTYite and Jewish camper, going to NFTY events and various other Jewish events throughout the year is something I do without thinking about it much. Other events, though, seemed riskier.
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Nashir: We’ll Sing Together
Nashir: NFTY's Teen Songleading Institute is not your typical NFTY event. We don’t have programs on social action or world issues - It’s simply a bunch of teens that want to learn more about songleading.
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Supporting Women of the Wall Starts with Listening
The week Sarah spent in Israel as part of a delegation team for NFTY going in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Women of the Wall seemed almost impossible to describe, until she considered the impact of some of the smallest moments.
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