Fletcher Block

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Fletcher Block, from sunny San Diego, CA, is the 2020-2021 North American president of NFTY: The Reform Jewish Youth Movement and previously served as the regional president of NFTY SOCAL. Fletcher has also served as NFTY SoCAL membership vice president, worked on various NFTY committees and task forces, and is a URJ Kutz Camp alum. Fletcher loves relaxing in his hammock, spending time with friends, playing percussion in his temple’s teen band, and getting hyped for the next NFTY event.

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A Spring 2021 Update from NFTY: "The Best Part of Every Day"

Fletcher Block

On March 7, the NFTY General Board met to participate in our annual mid-term Asefah to elect our next NFTY North American Board and celebrate all of our successes in a year full of unprecedented challenges. Our amazing NFTY leaders across North America have

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Connecting During COVID: NFTY Convention 2021

Fletcher Block
Lynne Butner
The weekend was extraordinary. Teens shared that it was the best virtual experience they had this year - that it felt as close as it could get to an in-person experience. Many said that they felt a new connection to NFTY.
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Announcing NFTYx: A Space for Teens to Create

Fletcher Block
Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE
For NFTY teen leaders and staff, this summer has been all about brainstorming, strategizing, and planning for the future of NFTY. We are thrilled to announce the launch of NFTYx, a space where teens can turn their ideas into experiences for others.
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How We’re Making NFTY More Accessible

Fletcher Block

The Resolution to Increase Accessibility for Participants highlights the small yet important ways NFTY can improve its accessibility for three different groups of people.