The Reform Movement responded generously with time and money to the overwhelming need that exists in the Gulf Coast since the 2005 hurricane season.

In preparation for 5771, we invite you to take time to reflect and renew as we begin a new year. Check out NFTY.org for High Holy Day resources, including The Elul Self-Evaluation.

Reform Judaism Magazine's fifth annual college supplement provides Jewish perspectives and useful information about various aspects of the college experience.

Rabbis Yoffie and Saperstein: "The principle of religious freedom on which the United States was founded has demonstrated that our nation is strengthened by the faith of its citizens and the houses of worship in which they gather."

February 18-22, 2011 - Dallas, Texas - NFTY Convention is THE place for Reform Jewish teens to experience the NFTY community.

From the Huffington Post: Rabbi Yoffie writes about what liberals and fundamentalists can learn from each other.

Success was achieved in stopping a Knesset vote on the conversion bill. No issue in recent memory has so mobilized Jews from all streams and all parts of Israel and the Diaspora as has the bill proposed by MK David Rotem to vest authority for conversions in the hands of the Chief Rabbinate. Yet, there is more to be done.

“With the light of this candle, you will matriculate to the role of NFTY President,” explained outgoing NFTY President, Aliza Gazek, as she welcomed the incoming NFTY President, Daniel Landesberg, into his new role. “I’ll keep your business card in my wallet.”

Sunday, July 11th, abruptly and with no warning, a committee vote was held on the bill sponsored by Member of the Knesset David Rotem that poses a dangerous threat to the rights of Conservative, Reform, and all non-Orthodox Jews, who comprise the overwhelming majority of world Jewry.

Camp isn't easy for everyone, especially the physically challenged. Camp Dream Street, sponsored by NFTY-SO, makes camp a reality for just those kids. The camping program for children with physical disabilities is held on the grounds of URJ Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS. Learn more about the inspirational experiences of 2010 in the camp newsletter.

In the latest edition of "It's an Israel Thing," Hanan discusses the Gaza Flotilla Incident and explains Israel's 'power dilemma.'

On May 31, the day when Americans paused to remember those who have fallen in battle, we woke to the difficult news that early that morning Israeli commandos had stopped six ships carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on an aid mission to Gaza.

NFTY President Aliza Gazek joined President Obama at the first ever White House reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Share your favorite NFTY memory from 2009-2010 with us on by posting your favorite memory as a comment on NFTY's Facebook page!

What do you want to know about the newest nominee to the Supreme Court, Elena Kagan? With a lifetime appointment, she can have an influence on many of the issues that matter most to the Reform Movement and to YOU. Submit your questions now!

A former director of NFTY in Israel, Rabbi Forman received NFTY Lifetime Membership in 1985.

Did you create a sustainable community action project, program or organization that you want to grow? Lack the funds to take your project to the next level? If you answered "YES!", you are eligible to apply for a BIC 4 GOOD Grant!

NFTY SoCal and EIE Alum Yoav Schaefer writes about his late twin brother Avi and his connection with and love for Israel.

The Knesset may vote as soon as Tuesday on legislation that would make important changes to the Law of Return, which sets forth who can claim Israeli citizenship. This particular legislation would target converts to Judaism. Act now!

At this year's NFTY Veida, held from February 12-15, 2010 at URJ Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, TX, NFTY elected its leaders for the upcoming 2010-2011 year.

At NFTY Veida 5770, NFTY's General Board voted to adopt policies and themes for the 2010-2011 year. See which resolutions and recommendations were adopted by NFTY's leadership!

Tikkun Olam — repairing the world— has always been a major component of the Reform Jewish experience. Check out our summer social action programs in San Francisco, New Jersey, Costa Rica, New Orleans, and Kutz!

At their mid-year meeting in February, NFTY's leaders learned more about, and passed a resolution in support of, Women of the Wall.

Should Jews living outside of Israel be allowed to vote in Israeli elections?

Have you done something to help the crisis in Haiti? Worked with your community, school, friends, parents, youth group, or by yourself? Please share the story and help spread the message of Tikkun Olam with other NFTYites!

The list of candidates for 2010-2011 NFTY Board has now been posted, including candidate bios and letters of intent. Also, be sure to check out resolutions for next year's Study and Action Themes.

Together we can help!
NFTY's Haiti relief page offers resources, information, and an opportunity to donate. Continue checking the page for additional information and resources as they become available.

A former NFTY President (1954-1956), Rabbi Wittstein was the founding rabbi of Temple Israel in London, Ontario.

Until Sunday, February 14th, grow out your hair to donate to the organization Locks of Love. The hair you donate will be used to create hairpieces for financially disadvantaged children who suffer from long term medical hair loss.

Sign up now and travel with hundreds of NFTYites from across North America in Israel and Europe for what will be the most amazing summer of your life. NFTY in Israel offers four, five and six week programs, sure to meet the needs of nearly every teen in NFTY. For more information, visit www.nftyisrael.org.

Read about the personal story of the first Israeli woman to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry.

As Israel commemorates the 14th anniversary of the assassination of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, we invite you to learn more about the man, his legacy and more by visiting NFTY's special resource section.

Navarre Moore, NFTY-NW Communications Vice-President, writes about his experience in NFTY and at Kutz in JTNews' Special Teen Edition.

Are you an aspiring Jewish musician? Check out the "Generation to Generation" program and demonstrate your musical talent.

What does the first day of school in Israel look like? What do Israelis feel and think about the coming of the New Year? For the answer to these questions and more, check out “Inyan Israeli,” an Israeli’s explanation about what is taking place behind the scenes in Israel.

To take place at the URJ Biennial in Toronto, Canada from Thursday, November 5 until Sunday, November 8, the NFTY Leaders Assembly gives you the opportunity to experience the largest gathering of Reform Jews in the world!

The NFTY North American Board exists to serve at the pleasure of their constituents – YOU! Get to know the NFTY Board by reading their bios, watching welcome videos, and learning how you can be in touch with them throughout the year.

In the Cleveland Jewish News, NFTY-NEL RCVP Micah Rembrandt is proud that NFTY is "not afraid to display" its feelings about the importance of God in Jewish life.

Refugee camps are often overlooked in Jewish youth programming. Two NFTYites blog about the program they ran this summer with over 190 teens at the URJ Kutz Campus.

President Obama has nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Check out the RAC's newly launched site, www.AskJudgeSotomayor.com, where you can submit YOUR questions to the new Supreme Court nominee.

Our NFTY community is here to support us in the best of times, and in the most challenging of times. As we continue our Living NFTY Initiative, we pause to learn about how we can help one another through times of grief and mourning.

Mazel tov to this year's winners! Learn more about this year's D'var Torah, Song and Visual Arts competitions.

NFTY supports National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to attract attention to the seriousness of eating disorders and the pressures, attitudes and behaviors which contribute to them.

At NFTY Convention in Washington, DC, NFTY's general board gathered to conduct their midyear board meeting where they elected the new NFTY board and choose new program themes.

NFTY is on twitter. Sign up now to follow our tweets!

More than 700 NFTYites from across the U.S. and Canada spent Sunday afternoon (2/15) donning hairnets and plastic gloves as they assembled more than 40,000 kosher meals to be served to needy Jewish families in NYC.

The Candidate Speeches for the eighteen candidates for NFTY Board are now LIVE! Elections will take place at NFTY Convention next week.

Eighteen candidates representing 13 regions have submitted letters of intent to serve on the 5769-5770 NFTY North American Board. Read their bios, letters of intent and watch video speeches here!

Read through the five submissions for new Study and Action Themes for the 2009-2010 academic year!

In celebration with NFTY’s 70 birthday, NFTY is creating it’s first ever cookbook, “70 Years of Noshing with NFTY!” You are cordially invited to submit your original recipes by clicking on the link above.

Every two years NFTY challenges its members to explore these creative outlets within a Jewish context through the NFTY Competitions. Judged in Washington DC, at the biennial NFTY Convention, NFTY Competitions gives NFTYites an opportunity to bring our Jewish values and teachings to life through creativity.

Rabbi Miri Gold has served as the Rabbi of Birkat Shalom congregation in Kibbutz Gezer. Rabbi Gold, is not recognized by the State because she is a Reform rabbi. Click here to sign a petition that will be sent to President Shimon Peres asking for recognition of Rabbi Miri Gold.

The DAK is now live! Check out this extensive resource for programming about Israel in your TYG or NFTY Region!

The Summer 2008 Edition of Ani V'Atah is now posted. Check it out here!

Eboo Patel, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core, recently visited NFTY's Kutz Campus. He writes about his visit on the Washington Post blog.

The Reform Movement will celebrate Israel’s 60th, the 50th anniversary of NFTY in Israel, and the 30th anniversary of the founding of ARZA on July 10 with an all night celebration beginning in Jerusalem and culminating at Masada with a Dan Nichols concert.

NFTY's new president shares her goals for the upcoming year as NFTY prepares to turn 70 in 2009!

Passed as part of the Preamble of the new NFTY Constitution in February are NFTY's Thirteen Principles. These values are essential to fulfilling our mission as a Reform Youth Movement.

The Israel Religious Action Center has just launched a website in honor of Israel’s 60th birthday this Thursday May 8th. This website gives information about the Israel Religious Action Center's humanitarian aid project, Keren B’Kavod, and many great Israel educational tools for young children, teens and adults.

This edition of NFTYCast features an interfaith dialogue between NFTYites and teens from other faiths in the New York Area. Also be sure to check out the additional resources to create a similar dialogue in your local communities!

Every month, NFTY sends an online newsletter with the latest programming, content and resources on the NFTY Website. Are you linked into eSOURCE? See the latest edition and sign up to receive future eSOURCE emails!

Every year, NFTY honors outstanding programs based around the NFTY Study Theme. Read more about how your TYG can enter to win a Tikkun Olam Award for outstanding programming!

Resources and information surrounding the myth of Israeli Apartheid

Celebrate the holidays with NFTY! Check out NFTY's Chag Maccabiah!

Check out this great article written by Gabbi Sar-Shalom, the Education Director of Netzer Olami, now on the NFTY Blog!

As the race gets more intense, here are some articles to check out regarding commentary and support of Jews for each of the leading candidates.

NFTY awards Life Membership to those individuals whose contributions to NFTY are without measure. Mazal tov to our two newest Life Members of NFTY, Jonathan "JC" Cohen and Eugene Krupitsky.

Following months of tedious work modifying our constitution to truly reflect the needs and visions of our constituents, the NFTY North American Board presented a revised Constitution to the General Board of NFTY, which was adopted, Article by Article, unanimously.

The General Board of NFTY selected the candidates who will represent NFTY throughout the 2008-2009 school year. Their terms begin in June at Mechina. Learn more about them here!

The North American Board of NFTY will propose a major revitalization of the NFTY Constitution at our upcoming General Board meeting at NFTY Veida. Read more about the proposed changes here.

Read the resolutions being presented at the NFTY Veida next month! Resolutions include proposed Study and Action Theme options, a complete constitutional review of NFTY’s Constitution, and other exciting new business.

Click here to find information on the eleven NFTYites who have declared their candidacy for the 5768-5769 NFTY North American Board. Elections will be held at the NFTY Veida, February 15-18, 2008 at NFTY's Kutz Campus in Warwick, NY.

Read the latest NFTY Newsletter, Ani V'atah, now on NFTY.org. In this edition, we focus on celebrating Israel at 60, and hear from all of our 19 Regions.

Voice Your Choice is a comprehensive resource with information to help you make informed decisions about the 2008 Presidential Election. Written and compiled by NFTYites, VYC provides you with information that's important to you as a NFTYites. Check it out!!

Take a minute and learn some hebrew with NFTY's Hebrew Minute in partnership with the URJ Ten Minutes of Torah! Spend a minute once a week, and watch your hebrew lexicon grow! Check it out!

NFTY is pleased to partner with S.O.S. to call for the release of the missing Israeli Soldiers. Find out more about what you can do to help!

Join NFTY in the URJ Nothing but Nets campaign. Save a family in Africa from malaria by buying a mosquito net.

Take Action now on important legislation in Washington, DC! NFTY & the Religious Action Center partner to give you up to date information on important resolutions being voted on now in the US Legislature!

NFTY welcomes two new members to the North American Board. Ivy Cohen will serve as Religious and Cultural Vice President and Emily Harry will serve as Membership and Communications Vice President. Learn more about how Zach, Ben, Mookie, Ivy and Emily plan to enhance NFTY throughout their terms.

NFTY seeks to fill the North American positions of Religious and Cultural Vice President and Membership and Communications Vice President. Read more about how this process was established, and the next steps NFTY will take in filling these positions.

In their latest podcast, the Religious Action Center contrasts the Reform and Orthodox views on Sex Education. The podcast features NFTY's own Rabbi Laura Novak Winer.

NFTY's North American Board, participants at the URJ Kutz Campus and counselors in training from URJ Eisner Camp join New York City “Free the Soldiers Rally”.

NFTY is pleased to share with you a report delivered to the URJ Board of Trustees by NFTY President Dean Carson at the June Board meeting. The meeting took place in Seattle, Dean's hometown, and include the dedication of the new URJ Camp Kalsman!

Members of NFTY's New York Region joined more than 400 Reform Jews marching together in celebration of Israel.

Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman, Associate Director of the IMPJ, writes about the current situation in Israel.

"I never thought letting go of NFTY would be easy, but I completely misjudged how hard it would be..." Outgoing NFTY New York Area Regional President Ivy Cohen reflects on her four years in NFTY.

Yom HaAtzma-ut, Israeli Independence Day, marks the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. Learn more about the holiday and Israel independence in NFTY's Jewish Holiday Guide.

KESHER is the campus program of the URJ and your connection to Jewish life on campus. KESHER is your next step for getting involved with Reform Judaism after NFTY! Learn more...

NFTY's Kutz Campus is now offering incentive grants of $1,200 to any first-time Jewish overnight camper attending the first or second session this summer! Visit the Kutz website to learn more!

As you prepare for Pesach (Passover), which begins with the first Seder on April 2, you'll find lots of ideas for celebrating with youth group and at home with your family!

Join NFTY at our EIE Alumni weekend at the Kutz Campus to reconnect with EIE friends from all over North America! Top-level educators, including some of your favorite EIE faculty members, will lead seminars on Israel advocacy, leadership skills, and social action! Learn effective ways to Bring Israel and EIE back to your community!

Daily journals and photos chronicle the ride (3/18-22) which benefits the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism. Ride participants include Daniel Schwartz (NFTY-OV Advisor) and Brian Immerman (former NFTY Staff member)!

Thanks for the NFTY Convention memories. Rewind with NFTY back to our time in Philadelphia with photos, videos, highlights of our big moments, NFTY competition winners and more!

NFTY Veida 5767: the business meetings at NFTY Convention 2007, is fast approaching. Check out the NFTY Board candidates, the proposed Study and Action Theme, and the proposed resolutions.

At this year's NFTY Convention, held February 16-20, 2007 in Philadelphia, PA, NFTY will elect its leaders for the upcoming 2007-2008 year. Read the Letters of Intent from all eight candidates!

In NFTY's Tu BiSh'vat resource section, you will find Jewish texts about trees and renewing the earth, readings that can be incorporated into a service and several links that will allow you to make a difference this Tu BiSh'vat.

By taking this survey, you can help NFTY learn how to better serve you, your TYG and your congregation!

NFTY offers program ideas and resources – pertaining to both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and African-American/Jewish Relations – to help Temple Youth groups, NFTYites, and NFTY Regions celebrate this partnership. Plus, listen to a NFTY podcast on MLK!

It’s up to you who’s gonna win this year’s coveted music awards. Cast your votes now for the winners to be announced next month in JVibe magazine.