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    Archives: NFTY-SoCal

    • 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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    • What We Stand On, Who We Stand For & What We Bring to the Table

      on January 29, 2019
      The Jewish people set out from Egypt: a group of refugees, a people of pain. Yet forty years later, a people of life arrive in Israel, a group filled with meaning and purpose.

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    • NFTY SOCAL: Looking for Lasting Change in Our World

      on November 28, 2017
      This past weekend I traveled to JCA Shalom in Malibu, California for an amazing social justice kallah with NFTY SOCAL. From the first mixer of the night to departing on Sunday morning, I was absolutely floored by the engaged community that surrounded me.

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    • An Unexpected Experience at NFTY Convention

      on February 22, 2017
      Waiting in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, I anticipated the arrival of my friends from my region, NFTY Southern California. I walked the perimeter of the first floor of the hotel with my best friend, perusing around for people that I knew were coming.

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    • NFTY SOCAL D’var Torah: Knowing Whom We Stand Before

      on March 21, 2015
      “Leadership.” This word, the theme of our weekend together, has been tossed around a lot lately. But more often than not, we talk about leadership as some big, vague concept and rarely actually talk about the meaning behind it.

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    • NFTY TBT: MV SLIID and SoCal Fall

      on October 23, 2014
      NFTY events are back. Check out the awesome fun going on at NFTY-MV SLIID Fall Kallah and SoCal Fall Kallah this past weekend!.

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    • The Community that is Biennial

      on November 13, 2013
      Imagine: a young freshman flies across the country to attend her third NFTY event. She doesn’t know any of the teens she is about to meet, and her roommates are complete strangers.

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    • The Bond That Every Jew Shares

      on October 18, 2013
      During Rosh Hashanah this year, Quinn S. from NFTY-SoCal was invited to give the High Holy Day appeal during services.

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    • NFTY Giants: A Giant I Hadn’t Met

      on May 30, 2013
      She may be months younger and many inches shorter, but Katie S. believes that this person is truly a NFTY Giant.

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    • The Boston Tragedy: Reflecting & Reacting

      on April 16, 2013
      Today I walked through the front door, eagerly asking my mom if it we were going on a run. She replied by pointing at the TV.

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    We're honored to be part of The Big Bold Jewish Cl We're honored to be part of The Big Bold Jewish Climate Fest, making climate change a central moral issue of the Jewish community. Join us for a special session for NFTY in partnership with the @jewishyouthclimatemovement and explore over 100 festival events -- free and online January 27-31! https://bigbold.jewishclimatefest.org/events/df9d4a8e-29b7-49d8-896c-a1d75ac514b1
    This coming Wednesday any 11th and 12th graders in This coming Wednesday any 11th and 12th graders interested in running for the NFTY North American Board are invited to join us in webinar style call. This call will give you all of the information you need to move forward as a North American Candidate. Register through RJ on the Go by going to nfty.org/nabinterest
    Want to get your NC21 merch in time for Convention Want to get your NC21 merch in time for Convention? Be sure to register by tomorrow, January 20th! Head to NC21.org to learn more and register.
    This coming Wednesday any 11th and 12th graders in This coming Wednesday any 11th and 12th graders interested in running for the NFTY North American Board are invited to join us in webinar style call. This call will give you all of the information you need to move forward as a North American Candidate. Register through RJ on the Go by going to nfty.org/nabinterest
    This Saturday night at 6pm ET, join NFTY for a spa This Saturday night at 6pm ET, join NFTY for a space to connect, discuss, and process the recent violence and events we have seen in the news over the past couple of weeks. We will be joined by trusted clergy, educators, and camp staff who will lead guided discussions, and will end our time together with Havdalah, as one community. This program is open to all Jewish teens. Link in bio to register.
    Submit your D’var Torah for the Blickstein D’v Submit your D’var Torah for the Blickstein D’var Torah competition by tomorrow. This is an incredible opportunity and the funding goes towards NFTY programming! For more information and to submit your D’var Torah go to NC21.ORG and clip competition!
    Today is your last day to register for NFTY Conven Today is your last day to register for NFTY Convention 2021 and get the extra merch package! Head to NC21.ORG to register and not miss out on some extra merch and an incredible time.
    This March 5-6, 2021, NFTY is excited to co-sponso This March 5-6, 2021, NFTY is excited to co-sponsor @HIASrefugees #RefugeeShabbat - an opportunity to dedicate sacred time and space to refugees & asylum seekers. Link in bio to learn more and register now.
    NFTY Convention 2021 Featuring special guest Dan N NFTY Convention 2021 Featuring special guest Dan Nichols! Don’t miss out on the incredible experiences and head to NC21.ORG now to register! #nftyconvention #dannichols #specialguest
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