Orange Is the New Advocacy: An Interview with NFTY's President
NFTY President Jeremy Cronig explains why he's so passionate about ending gun violence.
4 Ways NFTY Will Make a Big Impact in the Coming Year
NFTY recently convened its annual leadership retreat, Veida, to set priorities for the 2016-17 program year. Teen leaders representing all 19 regions came together to vigorously debate and brainstorm new types of programs, the role of teens in shaping peer experiences, and the social justice issues they would dedicate themselves to in the coming year – such as racial injustice, global climate change, and gun violence prevention. And, they elected the next NFTY North American board members who will begin their new roles this summer.
A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month During COVID-19
5 Ways to Mark the Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Meet the 2020-2021 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants
Addressing Mental Illness in a Time of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism
Saperstein's Letter to Obama Addresses an Era of Great Challenge and Opportunity
"In this time of economic upheaval and military challenges, the pursuit of justice is more urgent than ever."
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Resolution in Opposition to the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court
Hiding Disability Changes the Story
Over the past few years, Americans have awakened to a pattern of police violence against civilians. The deaths of Treyvon Martin, Eric Gardner, Sandra Bland and others highlighted that this violence is disproportionately used against people of color.
No Disguises: Purim and Women’s Equality
Purim is a joyous holiday celebrating the story of the book of Esther and how she and her cousin Mordechai saved the Jewish community in Persia from persecution. I have fond memories of attending megillah readings at my synagogue and eating hamantaschen with my family.