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Welcome to NFTY NAR!

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 New York Area Region includes New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT.

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Contact info

REGIONAL CONTACT:

Avital Abraham

nftyNAR@urj.org

 

REGIONAL BOARD:

President: Lily Mansell

Programming VP: Mali Cooper

Social Action VP: Eliza Oppenheimer

Religious and Cultural VP: Noa Shirazi

Membership VP: Ezra Goldstein

Communications VP: Mason Zelenko

Long Island Subregional Director: Molly Gorelick

Westchester Subregional Director:
Jack Archigian

 

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A Community Organizing Model for Teen Engagement

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...

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Goodness, Pluralism & Partnership: How MLK Inspires the Reform Jewish Youth Movement

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. We don’t have to look far – NFTY’s Thirteen Principles, like kol yehudim (pluralism),  and shutafut (partnership), help guide us towards our goal of fostering allyship and understanding our brothers and sisters.

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NFTY NAR: A Region That Stole My Heart

NFTY NAR: A Region That Stole My Heart

I didn’t expect to become so engulfed in my college community. But as the weekend drew near, and with it, a NFTY New York Area (NAR) event, I began to dread leaving my new home at college. I had never experienced this feeling  ahead of a NFTY event before – NFTY is a home to me, too.

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NFTY is a Movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olampersonal growthyouth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism.