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Meet the Jackofsky Fellows: Our Future NFTY Leaders
As NFTY-TOR’s Regional Director, I am constantly amazed at many incredible young leaders in our community. Teens are often the best kinds of leaders- open to new ideas, flexible to change, friendly, willing to be silly and to experiment!
Purim Costumes: GFC Style Part Two
It’sour favorite time of the year again: Purim. As your religious schools’ carnivals and community parties are approaching, it’s time to pick a costume. Want a way to stand out from all the Esthers and Mordechais? We’ve got some more camp-themed costume ideas to set you apart from the Purim crowds this holiday season.
Praying with our Feet
There we were. Somewhere in the crowd near the trees on the western side of the State Capitol grounds. We were packed in with rainbow flags, women wearing hijabs, Christian pastors, mothers and grandmothers, babies in strollers, men and boys, bicyclists and even a few dogs.
Reflections on Fallish Conclave in Spring, TX
On December 2-4, SPRIFTY in Spring, TX hosted Fallish Conclave: an exciting NFTY weekend planned and led by teens for teens. Here are some reflections from adult chairs, teens, and first time participants from the weekend.
An Update from GFC
We are very happy to announce that the URJ Greene Family Camp has named Ethan Lane-Miller as Assistant Director. He will be based out of the Dallas area.
“There is still so much to do”: A March on Austin Recap
In just two days, 16 teens learned about immigration and refugees, starting with a presentation from American Gateways, an organization that provides legal counseling and aid to people seeking refugee and asylum status from all over the world.
Remembering the Refugee
My favorite version of the prayer Mi Chamocha is a mash up with “Redemption Song,” by Bob Marley. At NFTY-TOR’s Summerpalooza this September, we sang Bob Marley’s words with our arms wrapped around each other, “Won’t you help to sing these songs of freedom?”
Meeting Shimon Peres
Upon hearing of the recent illness and subsequent death of Shimon Peres, my mind and heart has been flooded with memories of a very precious time in my life. My memories fade as I age, and I don’t recall specific details, but I do remember the feeling, the emotion, and the sensation of being in a room with Shimon Peres.
6 Things You Can Only Do in Israel
Take the first step in your (or your child’s) next adventure – a trip to Israel!
Greene Cricket Press Summer 2016
Hot off the presses! Check out our Greene Cricket Press for Summer 2016, created by our Journalism Hagigah campers led by our incredible Journalism Specialist Naomi Grant.