2013-2014 NFTY Action Theme
“Lo Yisa Goy El Goy Cherev- NFTY Addresses Conflict Resolution”

"Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war no more" Isaiah 2:4

Each year, NFTY regional board members select a theme upon which they will educate one another and promote change. Action Themes are proposed annually by current regional board members, and selected by vote during Veida.  Regional board members choose an Action Theme based on an identified need for movement on a contemporary challenge with which we are faced. Reform Judaism and the values upon which it is built serve as a guide for both the selection and address of the Action Theme.    

This year's action theme is "Lo Yisa Goy El Goy Cherev- NFTY Addresses Conflict Resolution". NFTY believes that it is our duty to work towards peace, promote understanding, and combat injustices in our communities. We can do this by encouraging multiple strategies of conflict resolution. NFTY is founded on the principle of reparing the world (Tikkun Olam) and history (Midor L'dor), which are founded on partnership (Shutafut). This theme is highly pertinent to contemporary issues such as racism, discrimination, domestic abuse, hate crimes, bullying, interfaith dialogue, and gun control.  All of these challenges should be met with dialogue and understanding, which NFTY hopes to educate about and take action towards in this coming 5773-5574 year.