NFTY | North American Federation of Temple Youth Program Program Type Length Description Eligibility Contact NFTY Teen youth experiences Varied. Year-round regional and North American events offered throughout North America. NFTY’s nineteen regions are home to high school students of the Reform Movement. Through a variety of one to six day events, NFTY offers immersive experiences which encourage teens to create Reform Jewish identities and cultivate leadership skills. High School Grades 9-12 nfty.org/regions (212) 650-4070 [email protected]Israel Programs Program Program Type Length Description Eligibility Contact NFTY Adventure Teen travel to Israel 4 weeks, Summer A unique and challenging journey through Israel. See ancient Jerusalem, celebrate in modern Tel Aviv, travel to the beautiful Galilee and see the stunning Negev Desert. High School Grades 9-12 nftyisrael.org (212) 452-6517 [email protected]NFTY Nashir Teen songleading institute 3 days, Various weekends, Various locations Join a group of talented teen songleaders for a weekend of training, skill development and hands-on learning. High School Grades 9-12 nfty.org/nashir (212) 650-4070 [email protected]NFTY Teen Study Weekend Teen study at HUC-JIR 3 days, Various weekends, Cincinnati, OH NFTY and Hebrew Union College have partnered to provide teens with three themed study weekends throughout the year. Participants will explore their Jewish identity while engaging with top Reform teachers. High School Grades 9-12 nfty.org/studyweekend (212) 650-4070 [email protected]NFTY Convention Teen youth convention 5 days, Biennial event, Various locations NFTY teens from all nineteen regions convene every 2 years at an exciting location in North America to reunite with friends, enhance leadership skills, explore hot topics, dance, sing and make amazing memories. High School Grades 9-12 nfty.org/convention (212) 650-4070 [email protected]NFTY L’dor V’dor Teen travel to Europe & Israel 6.5 weeks, Summer Tour Eastern Europe and Israel, discovering your personal connection to our people and our history. High School Grades 9-12 NFTY-EIE High School in Israel Academic credit program 4 months, Fall or Spring Go to high school in Israel! Students live, learn and grow together as they explore Jewish history, learn Hebrew and come to know Israel as their second home. High School Grades 9-12 NFTY-EIE Summer Session Academic credit program 6.5 weeks, Summer The ultimate Israel experience that combines touring of Israel and the experience of living on a kibbutz, all while earning high school credit. High School Grades 9-12 nftyeie.org (212) 650-4073 [email protected]Taglit-Birthright Israel: URJ KESHER Free trip to Israel for young adults 10 days, Winter, Spring or Summer The gift of a lifetime! Join us on this free, fun and adventure-filled Israel experience for young adults that have never been to Israel on a peer trip. Ages 18-30 gokesher.org (202) 650-3648 [email protected]Netzer Year Gap year program 8 months, Fall-Spring The Reform Movement’s only gap year program for high school graduates from across the world. Study in Jerusalem, work on a kibbutz, and volunteer in a city of your choice. High School graduates who have not started college netzeryear.org (212) 650-4115 [email protected]Kibbutz Lotan Green Apprenticeship College semester & volunteer program 7 weeks or 5 months, Winter or Summer A hands-on training program in Jewish environmental sustainability on Kibbutz Lotan. Ages 20-30 kibbutzlotan.com (212) 650-4115 [email protected]Tikkun Olam Post-college service learning experience 5 or 10 months, Fall-Spring College graduates, live in Tel Aviv-Jaffa serving the community while learning about Israeli-Arab coexistence. Volunteer with Israeli Jews, Arabs, immigrants and African refugees. Ages 22-28 tikkunolamisrael.org (212) 650-4115 [email protected]2012-2013 Kibbutz Lotan Peace, Justice & the Environment College semester & volunteer program 4 months, Spring, Summer or Fall This international development program teaches about social justice and environmental solutions for international problems. Ages 20-30
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NFTY | North American Federation of Temple Youth
Program Program Type Length Description Eligibility Contact
NFTYTeen youth experiences
Varied. Year-round regional and North American events offered throughout North America.
NFTY’s nineteen regions are home to high school students of the Reform Movement. Through a variety of one to six day events, NFTY offers immersive experiences which encourage teens to create Reform Jewish identities and cultivate leadership skills.
Program Program Type Length Description Eligibility Contact
NFTY AdventureTeen travel to Israel
4 weeks,Summer
A unique and challenging journey through Israel. See ancient Jerusalem, celebrate in modern Tel Aviv, travel to the beautiful Galilee and see the stunning Negev Desert.
NFTY and Hebrew Union College have partnered to provide teens with three themed study weekends throughout the year. Participants will explore their Jewish identity while engaging with top Reform teachers.
NFTY teens from all nineteen regions convene every 2 years at an exciting location in North America to reunite with friends, enhance leadership skills, explore hot topics, dance, sing and make amazing memories.
Tour Eastern Europe and Israel, discovering your personal connection to our people and our history.
High SchoolGrades 9-12
NFTY-EIE High School in IsraelAcademic credit program
4 months,Fall or Spring
Go to high school in Israel! Students live, learn and grow together as they explore Jewish history, learn Hebrew and come to know Israel as their second home.
High SchoolGrades 9-12
NFTY-EIE Summer SessionAcademic credit program
6.5 weeks,Summer
The ultimate Israel experience that combines touring of Israel and the experience of living on a kibbutz, all while earning high school credit.
Taglit-Birthright Israel:URJ KESHERFree trip to Israel for young adults
10 days,Winter, Spring orSummer
The gift of a lifetime! Join us on this free, fun and adventure-filled Israel experience for young adults that have never been to Israel on a peer trip.
The Reform Movement’s only gap year program for high school graduates from across the world. Study in Jerusalem, work on a kibbutz, and volunteer in a city of your choice.
High School graduates who have not started college
Tikkun OlamPost-college service learningexperience
5 or 10 months,Fall-Spring
College graduates, live in Tel Aviv-Jaffa serving the community while learning about Israeli-Arab coexistence. Volunteer with Israeli Jews, Arabs, immigrants and African refugees.
In addition to these inclusion programs and experiences exclusively designed for youth and young adults who require additional support or assistance, inclusion programs are available at all 14 URJ Camps.