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November 2005

Tishrei 5766

NFTY Study Theme 2005-2006

Every year, NFTY chooses to focus its learning on one topic – the NFTY Study Theme of that year. NFTY-wide, regional, and TYG programming can focus on the Study Theme, as do all programs submitted for the Tikkun Olam Award, NFTY’s creative programming award.

For the 2005-2006 year, the NFTY Study Theme is “Taking the Reform Jewish Journey: Embracing Tradition and Exploring Innovation.” The Study Theme can be divided into sub-categories by its name to further focus our exploration of this topic.

Tradition
• Jewish text, ritual, and thought
• The history and evolution of the Reform Movement

Innovation
      • The structure and bodies of the Reform Movement
      • Personal Jewish Journeys/Personal connections to
        Judaism

We encourage you to go to the NFTY Study Theme page at NFTY.org where you will find more resources.

NFTY Values:
Chinuch • Kehilah Kedoshah • Am Yisrael

LEADERSHIP CORNER

Whether you are starting a TYG or are looking for ways to improve and grow, the newly published NFTY TYG Starter Guide is a great place to begin.

From Programming to Fundraising to NFTY Facts and leadership tips, you should definitely take some time read this amazing new resource. Just click on the link below to check it out:

TYG Starter Guide

Find this guide and more in the TYG Leadership section of NFTY's Website.

RESOURCES & PROGRAMS

Need some help coming up with creative ideas to write programs on Reform Judaism? We have several sample programs on this years study theme to help get you started.

The NFTY Program Bank is growing. Check it out for some examples of great programming occurring throughout NFTY.

NFTY News

The Tikkun Olam Award is a national award that will be given to the TYG that produces the best program on the NFTY Study Theme in each region. The contest is run run simultaneously in all nineteen NFTY regions, and these winning programs will be then recognized at NFTY’s North American level.

So what are you waiting for? The deadline is December 16th, so head to NFTY's Tikkun Olam Award page to find the official rules and start working on those programs!!

Israel Central

Reform Judaism in Israel

When most of us think of Israel, we think of the ultra-Orthadox praying at the Kotel. Want to know what the Reform Population is doing in Israel? Check out NFTY's Reform Israel Central where you can learn about the Reform Kibbutzim, the Reform political action party, and much more!

Andy Shoenig, NFTY President
Sarah Ruben, NFTY Programming V.P.
Jordyn Jacobs , NFTY Social Action V.P.
Nina Loftspring, NFTY Religious & Cultural V.P.
Elyse Greenberg, NFTY Membership & Communications V.P.