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Building a Sukkah That Stands for Justice

Tamara Upfal

Our Jewish story teaches that our collective safety depends on society protecting the rights of every individual. As we gather in our synagogues, under the canopy of the sukkah, and in early childhood centers, immigrants across the country are facing the

Empathy in Action: Becoming a Teen Mental Health First Aider

Tali Susman
Many of my friends struggle with anxiety and depression. I wanted to support them and guide them toward help. So, when I got an email about Teen Mental Health First Aid training as a next step after participating in the RAC's Teen Justice Fellowship last fall, I was intrigued.

Finding My Place at The Collab

Josephine Varon
Read how one high schooler found inspiration, connection, and belonging at the Reform Movement's largest event for Jewish North American teens.

A Chat with Dena Morris Kaufman, NFTY’s First Female President

Benji Rosenblum

Dena Morris Kaufman, NFTY’s first female president, led with the belief that gender should never limit potential. Her response to becoming the first female-identifying president of NFTY in 1981 was, “It’s about time!” Dena went on to serve as the development

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a Human Right

Yolanda Savage-Narva
As we prepare to commemorate Juneteenth this year, we must pause and realize that we must constantly work to maintain our freedoms and liberties. If not for us, then in service to our descendants and their descendants.

Five Ways Adults Can Support Jewish Teen Mental Health

Rabbi Isaama Goldstein-Stoll, Rachel Margolis, RJE
Here are five key takeaways from the study, “Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of Jewish Well-Being,” for adults looking to support teens’ mental health.

How The Collab Inspired Me

Josh Cooper
This year, I had the privilege of attending the NFTY Collab, a gathering that brings teens together from across North America to engage with each other, learn, and explore the future of Jewish life.