-
NFTY-NAR: Humans of NFTY
Throughout the course of the weekend at NFTY-NAR’s Spring Kallah, we asked our high school seniors to share some of their thoughts around what it means to be a “Human of NFTY.” Below are three responses from Barak Stockler, Jen Gordon and Jared Fischer, who are members at Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains, NY.
Continue reading -
NFTY-NAR: Bridging the Gap for 2020 – The Road to Fivefold Growth
There’s a hidden gem in the NYC metro area. Some 400 teens are a part of it; they call it home.
Continue reading -
NFTY-NAR: The Potential of NFTY-NAR Teen Leadership
On Thursday, January 15, we were invited to speak alongside URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, and HUC-JIR President, Rabbi Aaron Panken, at the Open House Reception of the URJ Youth Team’s stunning new offices. It was an amazing opportunity to meet so many amazing leaders in the Reform movement and celebrate the team behind the URJ’s groundbreaking youth programs.
Continue reading -
NFTY-NAR: We Made Services for the Community at NFTY-NAR’s Fall Kallah
And I left them with a message, for that service, for that Kallah, and for their life: despite your tears and your sympathy, do not let these stories let you lose hope. This community around you will enable you to make a difference.
Continue reading -
MVP Monday: This I Believe
The sole reason I love NFTY is because it is changes lives. NFTY is my favorite program I have taken part in because of the people who are willing to go farther, think deeper, and feel more.
Continue reading -
#ThrowbackThursday: NEL, NAR, NE, NW, SO, OV, PAR, SAR Fall!
Eight, count 'em, EIGHT NFTY regions celebrated fall events this weekend, the most so far in one weekend this year. You will not want to miss out on the fun!.
Continue reading -
NFTY-NAR: The Potential Energy of Jewish Leadership
We Jewish teens left the summit with a single challenge echoing in our minds: “to embrace change and take risks in order to redefine Jewish youth engagement.” These dreams of expanding Jewish youth engagement and shaping a socially just world are only possible with great leaders at the helm.
Continue reading -
“If You Had the Attention of the URJ President…”
By Matt Mandel, NFTY-NAR New York City Membership Vice President 2014-2015 A few days ago I was going about a regular day during my first week at the Union for Reform Judaism’s Kutz Camp. It was time for chuggim, or electives, so I looked at the Expo board in the dining hall and at the.
Continue reading