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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 (excluding Cleveland and its suburbs); Nashville, Knoxville, and Bristol, TN; and western West Virginia.

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Contact info

REGIONAL ADULT CONTACT:
Andy Harkavy (he/him)
nftyov@urj.org

 

REGIONAL BOARD:
President: Sara Borek
ov-president@nfty.org

Programming VP: Addison Norris
ov-pvp@nfty.org

Membership VP: Yael Epstein
ov-mvp@nfty.org

Religious & Cultural VP: Ben Norton
ov-rcvp@nfty.org

Social Action VP: Ariel Covitz
ov-savp@nfty.org

Communications VP: Maya Kirzner
ov-cvp@nfty.org

Temple Communications VP
Ellie Friedman
ov-tcvp@nfty.org

 

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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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From NFTY Nashir to Songleading Onstage at NFTY Convention

From NFTY Nashir to Songleading Onstage at NFTY Convention

To stand on stage in front of so many Jewish teens, advisors, speakers, and more and lead a song I grew up singing at my summer camp less than 20 minutes from my house was unlike anything else I have ever done.  As we came together to pray for peace for the Jewish people and for the entire world, I couldn’t keep the smile off my face.

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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.