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Welcome to NFTY SAR!

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 Southern Area Region includes South Carolina; Georgia; Charlotte, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Montgomery, AL; Jacksonville, FL; and Tallahassee, FL.

NEXT EVENT:

NFTY-SAR Spring Kallah

Friday, March 21 – Sunday, March 23, 2025

Teen Registration – – COMING SOON

Location: Temple Beth Tikvah, Roswell (Hosted by HOTTY)

Grades: 8th-12th Grade

 

REGIONAL CALENDAR

Have a local event to add to the calendar?

Contact info

REGIONAL CONTACT:

 

Sarah Cotler

NFTY-SAR Regional Mentor
nftySAR@urj.org

 

REGIONAL BOARD:

 

Samantha Kaplan

NFTY-SAR President

sar-president@nfty.org 

 

Alexa Fishman

Camp Jenny Co-Director

cj-sar@nfty.org

 

BOARD OF DELEGATES:

Leah Arouh – TEFTY

Frannie Asher – HOTTY

Elias Biller – KTTY

Liv Dewhirst & Jordan Smilowitz – CHARLEY

Olivia Fishman – CDTTY

Julia Gordon – Alabama Rep.

Daniel Hyken – Project Connect

Hadley Lord – LIBERTY

Josh Loventhal – H.U.B.

Violet Taylor – CHATTY

Chandler Weissman – KEFTY

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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.