Posted on 08 May 2013.
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. where I attended the Religious Action Center’s flagship policy conference, Consultation on Conscience. I spent four days listening to inspiring speakers, having meaningful discussions, and learning more than I ever thought possible.
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Posted in NFTY North America, NFTY-MV
Posted on 02 May 2013.
Some members of Temple Israel’s junior youth group for 7th and 8th graders, JYG, got a taste of what’s in store for them over the next four years if they join OTYG, the Omaha Temple Youth Group for high school students, when they recently traveled to St. Louis for their regional conclave
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Posted in NFTY-MV
Posted on 29 March 2013.
Each year, as the grocery stores begin to display their Pesach foods, I, without fail, think to myself “Passover time already?!” Each year, we are commanded to “regard ourselves as if we ourselves went forth from the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 13:8) so that we can feel how sweet freedom is.
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Posted in NFTY North America, NFTY-MV
Posted on 17 March 2013.
Many people find the task of writing a Dvar Torah daunting or even frightening. But whether you’re a practiced rabbi or a soon to be Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the process can be very simple and even enjoyable!
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Posted in NFTY-MV
Posted on 07 March 2013.
Purim is a joyous holiday meant to be celebrated with family, friends and festivities. What better way to celebrate than with a community wide party just for teens? NFTY Missouri Valley did!
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Posted on 27 February 2013.
At NFTY Convention, we presented a program about inclusion of teens on the Autism Spectrum in our NFTY community. We take a moment to reflect on the program and our ongoing initiative.
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Posted in NFTY-MV, Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month