Welcome to NFTY GER!
NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism. NFTY’s Garden Empire Region includes central and northern New Jersey and the West Hudson Valley of New York (Rockland and Orange counties).
We’re hard at work developing our leadership cohort for 2023-2024 and planning our next round of events!
Interested in regional leadership? Apply here by Sunday 4/30 at 7:49 PM!!
REGIONAL CALENDAR
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Contact info
REGIONAL CONTACT:
Jason Flatt
REGIONAL BOARD:
President
Daisy Nashel
Religious and Cultural Vice President
Jake Levin
Membership Vice President
Olivia DeLoca
Communications Vice President
Liz Blaine
The latest
Looking Forward After The Collab
On October 7-9, nearly 80 teens from across the country joined together for the URJ Teen Collaborative (The Collab) at OSRUI in Wisconsin for the first in person North American youth get-together since the pandemic began. Since Veida 2020, we have both lost and gained...
NFTY Has Been My Safe Space
By: Riley Genevieve Miner | NFTY’s 5781-5782 Membership Vice President While I wish I could summarize what it means to serve on NFTY’s North American Board, the experience is indescribable. The teens who you serve on board with become your best friends and biggest...
A Community Organizing Model for Teen Engagement
Da lifnei mi atah omed - דע לפני מי אתה עומד Know before whom you stand. (Talmud B’rachot 28b) High schoolers today are creating what Reform Judaism will look like for the next century. We are tuning our guitars and writing the melodies for prayers and songs that...
Find your NFTY
NFTY is a Movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism.