Shalom and welcome to NFTY's Chicago Area Region! NFTY-CAR brings together Reform Jewish Teens from the suburbs and surrounding cities of Chicago, as well as northwestern Indiana. Our members come together at many times during the year for learning, fun, worship, community service, and fellowship to help young Jewish adults throughout the region build and strengthen lifetime ties with each other and Reform Judaism. More about NFTY-CAR >
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Regional Board Elections Packet 2012-2013 (DOC 199.17 KB)
Interested in running for NFTY CAR Regional Board 2012-2013? This packet has all of the information you need to help you make your decision about running.
JYG Application for NFTYites (DOC 27.14 KB)
The JYG Retreat is a three-day, two night event that introduces 7th and 8th graders to NFTY. It gives them background about NFTY, but also a feel for what a NFTY event is like. It is also an opportunity for 7th and 8th graders to meet other Jewish kids their age. By filling out this form, you are applying to be a NFTY Leader at this event.
NFTY CANOe Goes Viral
Check out the videos from Winter Kallah's video campaign against bullying - and post your responses!
NFTY CAR's 10/10/10 Scholarship Campaign
Help us reach our goal of $1000 for our Scholarship fund by donating $5 when you register for your next regional event!
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NFTY-CAR Blog

NFTY-CAR: My NFTY Experience

NFTY Blog » NFTY-CAR   |   Nov 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Since my freshman year, I have been infatuated with NFTY. To outsiders, it comes off very cult-like -- we gather in circles with a twisted candle ablaze in the center; we chant prayers in unison; we cry while leaving each other, separated for many weeks at a time.

Melissa’s D’var Torah: Judges and Justice

NFTY Blog » NFTY-CAR   |   Sep 13, 2011 12:00 AM
NFTY leaders from the Chicago Area, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Northeast Lakes, Northern, and Ohio Valley regions collaborated at Goldman Union Camp Institute in Zionsville, IN, for the inaugural Midwest Mash-up Leadership Boot Camp event. Melissa Frey, director of Kutz Camp and associate director of NFTY, delivered the d’var torah based on parasha Shoftim. Just a [...]
NFTY CANOe JYG Promo Video
CAR Wants to Know
What should NFTY CAR make as its next piece of merchandise?
 

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