Fall Kallah
August 27-30, 2009
Prescott, AZ
Held at Camp Charles Pearlstein, surrounded by nature, Fall Kallah is our kick-off event of the year. This weekend is filled with educational programming, social events, prayer and ritual experiences, and a whole lot of fun. This is a great event for new comers, and a great place to make new friends.
Leadership Training Institute
October 22-25, 2009
El Paso, TX
The Leadership Training Institute (LTI) is geared toward current and future temple youth group (TYG) leaders. Programming focuses on helping the participant to improve their leadership skills, and to prepare them for holding office in their TYG. This weekend is a great way for leaders to network with other youth group officers.
URJ Biennial
November 6-8, 2009
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Union for Reform Judaism Biennial is that once-every-two-year time when we totally immerse ourselves in our Judaism. Away from the everyday, we take time to explore synagogue life and gather new ideas, study with scholars and celebrate with friends, learn from the pros and each other, and sing and schmooze. A youth track is provided for NFTYites.
West Coast Party
January 15-18, 2010
San Rafael, CA
Camp Newman-Swig is hosting a gathering for 9-12th graders from all over the Western United States. Over the three day weekend, participants will be exposed to the excitement of Jewish camping, the enthusiasm of NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth) and the opportunity to study Social Justice on Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. Come reunite with old friends, make new friends and enjoy a camp Shabbat.
Social Action Weekend
February 4-7, 2010
Phoenix, AZ
Social Action Weekend is filled with opportunities to do tikkun olam. Participants spend a full day helping others in various social action projects. Programming also focuses on social action and political activism and the part that we as Jews play in repairing the world.
Spring Kallah & Elections
April 9-11, 2010
Phoenix, AZ
Our final event of the year, Spring Kallah is the time for saying goodbye to old friends, and welcoming in new ones. Our yearly elections are held to elect the new regional board. The weekend is filled with beautiful tradition and worship, interesting programs, and wonderful memories.
