All of us should be proud to be part of a movement with such a rich history of social activism. As we are commanded by both our faith and history to take steps to better our world, we hold this value as one of the fundamental pillars of our organization. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would always stress the extraordinary power that a group of passionate people possesses. In NFTY, we are thousands strong. Together, with our enthusiasm and passion, we can accomplish incredible things.

In the social action section of the NFTY website, you will find various programs and resources to help inspire and educate you as a leader within your community. In NFTY, there are five main components through which we engage in social action: education, assessment, direct service, alliance, and advocacy, all of which are explained within the Social Action section of the site. We especially encourage you to browse through this year’s Action Theme materials, which place a special emphasis on the environment. Jewish tradition instructs us that although we are not obligated to complete the work of tikkun olam, we must certainly not refrain from doing it. It is not up to you alone to end hunger in your town or throughout the world, but it is up to us to join together in pursuit of justice, wherever and whenever possible. Best of luck on your adventure with NFTY and the exciting world of social justice!

Together, b’yachad, we can do amazing things! Remember, if you need any help, encouragement, or advice, feel free to contact the NFTY Social Action Vice-President at nftysavp@urj.org.