LEARN. LEAD. GROW.
YOU BELONG HERE
The NFTY that teens and adult partners are building NOW is a movement that centers youth leadership; reflects the values, interests, and aspirations of teens and their peers; partners with Reform synagogues and like-minded communities; welcomes alumni/volunteers to be adult allies; and creates a vibrant and powerful youth community where all can experience wholeness, justice, equity, love and joy in their Judaism.
NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism.
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Finding My Place at the Collab
Read how one high schooler found inspiration, connection, and belonging at the Reform Movement's largest event for Jewish North American teens. They set the tone for everything we do.
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A Chat with Dena Morris Kaufman, NFTY's First Female President
Dena Morris Kaufman, NFTY’s first female president, led with the belief that gender should never limit potential. Her response to becoming the first female-identifying president of NFTY in 1981 was, “It’s about time!” Dena went on to serve as the development
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Embracing Transitions, Building for the Future
As I reflect on my term as NFTY President, the past year feels like a time of profound transition - both in terms of leadership and the direction of our Movement.
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Five Ways Adults Can Support Jewish Teen Mental Health
Here are five key takeaways from the study, “Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of Jewish Well-Being,” for adults looking to support teens’ mental health.
