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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.
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J Street U, I’m Hearing Two Things
My name is Debbie. I have the great honor this year to be serving as President of NFTY, the Reform Jewish Youth Movement.
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NFTY-NEL: Pushing Boundaries to Promote Gender Equality
When I joined NFTY NEL there was a huge amount of weight put on equality and acceptance. I noticed how welcoming everyone was, no matter your sexual orientation, or your sexual preference.
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NFTY’s Leaders Past, Present, and Future Debrief AIPAC
The immediate past, current, and incoming NFTY Presidents all attended AIPAC. The conference allowed this cadre to debrief and vision for what the future of Israel engagement in NFTY could look like.
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NFTY-GER: After NFTY Convention, GER Teens Debrief with In-flight Interviews
At the end of any NFTY event, especially on the ride home, NFTY-GER teens are always torn between being super excited after a great few days with their friends, and being completely exhausted from non-stop action and a severe lack of sleep. After NFTY Convention, these feelings are exponentially amplified.
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The Power of Generational Leadership
At NFTY Convention 2015 in Atlanta a couple of weekends ago, I watched with many past NFTY Board members as the 2015-2016 NFTY Board-Elect took the stage for the first time. Suddenly, as we began to sing Josh Nelson’s version of L’dor V’dor, a wave of nostalgia swelled within me and I finally understood the impact of generational leadership – it just happened two years after my time on NFTY Board.
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NFTY Competitions Winners Announced at NFTY Convention
At NFTY Convention last week, the winners of the NFTY Competitions were presented throughout the weekend. Below are the winners of each of the five categories.
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Announcing the 2015-16/5775-76 NFTY North American Board-elect
On Sunday, the 2015-2016 NFTY North American Board was elected. Their terms will formally begin on June 20, when they are installed at Mechina, which will take place at the URJ Kutz Camp, June 19-23, 2015.
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The Campaign for Youth Empowerment
The following is a transcript of the speech given by NFTY President Debbie Rabinovich at the closing plenary of NFTY Convention 2015. Something I’ve realized time and time again over the last few years and especially this weekend is that NFTYites have the power to make great change.
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D’Var Torah: Extending NFTY’s Tabernacle
Logan Kramer is the winner of the Wendy Blickstein Memorial D'var Torah Competition. Below is a transcript of her winning piece.
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