Welcome to NFTY Ohio-Valley!
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 Ohio Valley Region includes Kentucky (excluding Paducah); Indiana (excluding the northwestern corner); Ohio; Erie, PA; Buffalo and Rochester, NY; Nashville, Knoxville, and Bristol, TN; and western West Virginia.
Welcome to our new regional mentor, Emma Maszi! If you would like to connect with Emma to talk about your experience with OV, the future of our region, or any questions you have about NFTY on a local level, please feel free to email her at emaszi@urj.org!
Also, welcome Cleveland, OH, Buffalo & Rochester, NY, and Erie, PA to NFTY OV! We are so excited to have you join our region!
REGIONAL CALENDAR
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Contact info
REGIONAL MENTOR:
Emma Maszi
REGIONAL BOARD:
President: Izzy Hara
ov-president@nfty.org
Programming VP: Warren Jackson Shrensker
ov-pvp@nfty.org
Membership VP: Avi Schneider & Drew Grunwald
ov-mvp@nfty.org
Religious & Cultural VP: Miles Spieler
ov-rcvp@nfty.org
Social Action VP: Iris Epstein
ov-savp@nfty.org
Communications VP: Benjamin Walter
ov-cvp@nfty.org
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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.