Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

Michelle Shapiro Abraham (she/her) is the Executive Director of JBI Library, a Jewish organization supporting individuals who are blind, have low vision, or live with print disabilities. A 2015 Covenant Award recipient, she has spent nearly 30 years building inclusive Jewish communities through her leadership, writing, and innovation. Michelle previously led Gather, Inc. and served as Executive Director of Strategic Innovation and Program at the Union for Reform Judaism, shaping transformative programs for Jewish youth. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to creating Jewish spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and at home.

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Teens, Power, and NFTY – Growing our Reform Youth Movement

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE
A few weeks ago, I had the joy of being at the "NFTY-GER Ball," one of the many NFTY events being run by Reform teen leaders across North America. A room full of teens gathered at Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, NJ to dance, laugh, get to know one another, and celebrate Jewish life.
Four teens wearing Judaica and posing with their arms around one another

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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