Jenny Travis is the youth communications associate for the Union for Reform Judaism. She holds a degree in communication studies with a minor in Jewish studies from Northeastern University. Originally from Rhode Island, Jenny is a member of Temple Sinai in Cranston. When she’s not at work, you can usually find her reading, practicing yoga, or exploring the food scene around her neighborhood in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Teens are taking initiative to make sure policies – in NFTY and in our governments – reflect their values. Here are just a few examples of how they've been leading the way this year.