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Inspiring Teens to be Tomorrow’s Leaders
Over the weekend of January 17-20, over 250 teens from 11 NFTY regions - the largest NFTY event since 2020 - were welcomed to URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA for a weekend of connection, joyful Jewish moments, social action, and fun.
The Collab: Connecting Teens, Cultivating Leaders
At The Collab, these teens met new people, learned about social justice issues, and shared their traditions with one another.
Nominations Open for Teen Israel Organizing Immersive
Over the past months, the URJ Teen Israel Organizing Immersive has been a haven for Jewish teens.
It’s Time to Drop the Nostalgia
"Stop being nostalgic for the past and start helping to build what is already happening, because it's happening, with or without you. And we want you with us."
Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp
The recent rise in antisemitism on college campuses has sparked concerns among students, parents, and communities. As the challenges faced by Jewish students navigating higher education persist, there is a growing need for safe spaces that celebrate Jewish identity and foster a sense of belonging.
Empowering Tomorrow: The Enduring Impact of Youth & Teens in Reform Judaism's 150-Year Journey
Over the past 150 years, the impact of our youth has been nothing short of remarkable. As we reflect on the past, we can't help but take pride in the transformative influence of programs like URJ camps, NFTY, Heller High School in Israel, Yallah! Israel powered by NFTY, and L'Taken Social Justice Seminars.
A New Year, A New Tent
Recognizing that expectations around technology and connection have changed through the years, we have made the decision to move The Tent to a new platform called Mighty Networks, and we think that you will enjoy the new user experience and opportunities to connect and learn together.
Teen Programs in Full Swing with More on the Way!
There has been a lot happening in the teen and youth space over these past weeks, and many more opportunities are coming down the pipeline.
Teens, Power, and NFTY – Growing our Reform Youth Movement
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.
Building a Meaningful Jewish World: A Lesson in Expanding Temple Youth Group Programs
During the COVID pandemic in southern California, we saw our Jewish communities weaken. From our camp spaces disappearing to our teen youth groups (TYG) struggling, many of us stopped programming and decreased in membership, while a few of us thrived the best way we knew how - by joining forces. For us, as youth directors, advisors, and educators, we knew this was the way to keep teens inspired and engaged with one another.
