NFTY | Union for Reform Judaism

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Connecting During COVID: NFTY Convention 2021

Fletcher Block

Lynne Butner

February 16, 2021

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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Journal of Youth Engagement

"Like Dawn Skimming the Horizon": Riding the Changes in NFTY (Part 2)

Fletcher Block

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

January 6, 2021

Change in the middle of a global crisis is simultaneously invigorating and exhausting. NFTY has more than an 80-year history of change, and as of late, the reality of COVID-19 has sped up our change process.

Strengthening Congregations

With Joy, Gratitude & Love, an Update on Summer 2021

Ruben Arquilevich

November 16, 2020

We know that providing our youth with precious experiences transforms their lives and their families’ lives and strengthens our congregations and Movement forever. Here are a few updates on our summer 2021 plans.

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New Year, New Teen Leadership Opportunities

Michelle Shapiro Abraham, MAJE, RJE

October 20, 2020

Now more than ever, our world needs strong leaders. And now, more than ever, our teens – who are looking for purpose and direction – need support to become the leaders they want to be.

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High Holidays

High Holidays Opportunities for Reform Jewish Teens

NFTY: The Reform Jewish Youth Movement

August 27, 2020

Join Reform Jewish teens for a meaningful, month-long High Holidays experience! Through fun and engaging virtual programming, we will focus on the core theme of betterment – of yourself, your community, and the world.

We will begin Rosh HaShanah with the