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A Typical NFTY Weekend

While all regions offer their own unique programs and traditions, each NFTY weekend events ( Kallot , Retreats, Events, Conclaves, etc.) provide a magical Shabbat experience filled with worship, learning, laughter, and socializing.

NFTY weekend events center around a theme in Reform Judaism, such as famous Jews or Israel. Themes vary from issues found in the Torah to those concerning social justice; the possibilities are endless! Look at the sample schedule below to get a better idea of the structure of an average weekend.

Sample Schedule

Friday Evening / Erev Shabbat

6:00 pm

Arrival and Registration
6:30 pm Welcome
7:00 pm Aruchat Erev (Dinner)
7:45 pm Mixers
8:30 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat
(Shabbat Services)
9:15 pm Shira (Song Session)
9:45 pm Oneg Shabbat (Snack)
10:45 pm

Evening Program /
Mixers
11:15 pm

Laila Tov
(Good Night!)


Saturday / Shabbat

8:00 am

Boker Tov (Good Morning!)
8:30 am Aruchat Boker (Breakfast)
9:15 am T’filah (Shabbat Morning Services)
10:15 am

Torah
Study
11:00 am Peulah I (Program I)
12:30 pm

Aruchat Tzohoriyim
(Lunch)
1:15 pm Shira (Song Session)
1:45 pm Peulah II (Program II)
4:15 pm Kutz Presentation
4:30 pm

Seudah Shlishit (The Third Meal)
- Electives
5:30 pm Peulah III (Program III)
7:00 pm Aruchat Erev
8:00 pm Havdalah
8:45 pm Plenary and Evening Program
11:30 pm

Laila Tov
(Good night)

8:00am Boker Tov (Good Morning!)
8:30am Aruchat Boker (Breakfast)
9:15am T’fillah (Shabbat Morning Services)
10:15am Torah Study

Sunday

7:45am

Boker Tov (Good Morning)
8:15am Aruchat Boker (Breakfast)
8:45am Shacharit (Morning Service)
9:30am Clean-up/pack
10:00am  Peulah IV (Program IV)
11:30am Friendship Circle
12:00pm Buses depart


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