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February 05, 2012   12 Sh'vat 5772
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PREAMBLE TO THE NFTY CONSTITUTION:
THE THIRTEEN PRINCIPLES OF NFTY

We, the members of the North American Federation
of Temple Youth, the Reform Jewish youth movement
of North America, in order to secure and perpetuate
a strong, meaningful and enjoyable Reform Jewish
youth experience based on the principles of

TORAH - תורה
A commitment to God and Torah as a means of inter-
and intra-personal fulfillment;

THE JEWISH PEOPLE – AM YISRAEL - עם ישראל
The unity of the Jewish People;

THE STATE OF ISRAEL – MEDINAT YISRAEL - מדינת ישראל
The centrality of the State of Israel to the strength
and survival of the Jewish People;

HEBREW – IVRIT - עברית
The importance of the Hebrew language as a vital
component to the strength of the Jewish People;

HISTORY – MIDOR L’DOR - מדור לדור
The recognition that in order to fully appreciate our
present and ensure our future we must strive to understand our past;

CHOICE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE – NILMAD V’NA’ASEH - נלמד ונעשה
The necessity of lifelong Jewish learning and teaching as
a foundation for our observance through a life of continual
discovery of Jewish tradition, law and ethics;

PLURALISM – KOL YEHUDIM - כל יהודים
The acceptance and encouragement of alternate
modes of Jewish experience;

SELF – TIKKUN MIDDOT - תיקון מידות
The understanding that we are to be a light unto the
nations by fostering an environment where every
individual can meet and exceed their potential
as Jews and citizens of the world;

JUSTICE – TZEDEK - צדק
The obligation to work for justice for all;

COMMUNITY – KEHILAH - קהילה
The need for community to provide an outlet for the
individual needs of all Jews;

REPAIRING THE WORLD - TIKKUN OLAM - תיקון עולם
The obligation to repair the world;

PARTNERSHIP – SHUTAFUT - שותפות
The need and desire to work together to foster each
individual’s connection and commitment to ensuring
the vibrancy of our movement;

FUN AND SPIRIT – KEF v’RUACH - כיף ורוח
The importance of fun and spirit as foundations of our movement;

do hereby ordain and establish the Constitution of the
North American Federation of Temple Youth.

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President - Matt H                                           

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Programming VP (PVP) - Taylor R                  

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Social Action VP (SAVP) - Lindsey W             

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Religious & Cultural VP (RCVP) - Nate P        

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Membership VP (MVP) - Rachel G                   

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Communications VP (CVP) - Andrea S           

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Treasurer / Fundraising - Becca G                 

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Songleader - Zach R                                      

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9th Grade Representative - Rylie D               

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10th Grade Representative - Annie N            

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11th Grade Representative - Sam S              

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12th Grade Representative - Hayley W         

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NFTY News & Resources  

It's an Israel Thing

NFTY Resources   |   May 10, 2011 12:00 AM

NFTY's Diaspora Action Kit

NFTY Resources   |   May 10, 2011 12:00 AM

No Phone Zone: Sign the Pledge!

NFTY Resources   |   Apr 6, 2011 12:00 AM

Hurricane Irene

New at NFTY.org   |   Aug 26, 2011 12:00 AM
Visit the URJ website for updates on the impact Hurricane Irene has had on our communities, the Reform Movement's Disaster Relief Fund and prayers in response to natural disaster.

Register now to join NFTY at the largest Jewish gathering in North America!

New at NFTY.org   |   Jul 26, 2011 12:00 AM
Represent your Temple Youth Group and NFTY region as a teen delegate to the URJ Biennial, December 15-18, 2011 in Washington, DC.

What Congregations Can Learn from Teens

New at NFTY.org   |   Jul 26, 2011 12:00 AM
NFTY-CAR Youth Programs Manager Logan Zinman shares are a few of the things she has learned from transitioning with teens.

Join the URJ Virtual High School

New at NFTY.org   |   Jun 29, 2011 12:00 AM
An online Jewish learning experience with the opportunity to earn college credits! Topics include: Israel today, Kabbalah, Reform Judaism, Hebrew, Jewish Humor and Anti-Semitism.



Transforming Jewish Values Into Political Reality

The Bernard and Audre Rapoport L'Taken Social Justice Seminar is an intensive four-day study kallah in Washington, DC, focusing on Jewish values and social justice. Every year more than 100 congregations from across the country bring their high school students to participate in this exciting event. This unique Washington opportunity enables students to hear from experts both inside and outside the Jewish community. Every L'TakenSeminar covers several different issue areas in a variety of interactive formats. Each seminar includes an opportunity for students to tour the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and participate in Havdalah services at one of the memorials. Student also sample the vibrancy of Georgetown and other exciting areas of Washington, DC.

REGISTRATION FOR 2010-2011 IS NOW OPEN
Rabbi Charlie will be taking the Confirmation Class to this program. 
Please go to Religious School for those forms.

 

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