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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

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.