For over 75 years, Reform Jewish teens have come together in NFTY programs to make new friends, learn about Judaism, and live their Jewish values. The promise of fun may be the first motivator, but the result drives NFTY's teens to be part of Jewish communal life long after high school has ended.
Fostering Strong Jewish Ties
Time spent with other Jewish teens in NFTY programs ranging from a few hours to a full weekend, opens a teen’s eyes to opportunities and challenges. Teens often attend their first NFTY event without knowing a single other attendee – but leave with new friends and lasting connections.
Guiding Teens as Leaders
There are many ways for your child and their peers to plan and lead activities at NFTY, helping them feel empowered to become active, responsible members in their communities.
Being Part of a Family
NFTY is part of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) network, including summer camps, Israel programs, and community service travel experiences. If this is your child’s first URJ experience, they (and you!) will be welcomed with open-arms into our community.
A Welcoming and Nurturing Space
Our highest priority is the well-being of every member of our community. We are intentional in the hiring and training of our staff to make sure we create the most inclusive space for our teens.
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Emma Silver & Beto Salazar-Poss
URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director & NFTY CWR Advisor415.392.7080
Emma Silver URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director & NFTY CWR Advisor Emma Silver is thrilled to be joining the team as URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director and co-NFTY CWR Regional Advisor….Team Members
Emma Silver & Beto Salazar-Poss
URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director & NFTY CWR Advisor415.392.7080
Emma Silver
URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director & NFTY CWR Advisor
Emma Silver is thrilled to be joining the team as URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director and co-NFTY CWR Regional Advisor. As a NFTY alum and a former Newman camper and summer staff member, she knows the transformational impact of these experiences firsthand and is excited to empower teens to cultivate strong relationships, exercise leadership among their peers, and continue to grow and discover meaningful Jewish community and identity.
Emma is a graduate of Brandeis University with degrees in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and Sociology, where she gained a deeper understanding of Judaism and Jewish life in all its forms. She recently moved back to the Bay Area after spending two and half years in New York City working for the URJ as the Executive Assistant to the President, and teaching religious school at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Emma is excited to follow in the footsteps of giants in ‘breaking the box’ and continuing to strengthen, grow, and modernize Reform Jewish life through this work.
Beto Salazar-Poss
URJ Camp Newman Assistant Director & NFTY CWR Advisor
After many years working behind the scenes with NFTY CWR and the past several months as an Assistant Director at Camp Newman, I am excited to now be sharing a position that lets me do both!
I am thrilled to be able to continue positively impacting the lives of our youth by helping to create moments of magic and awe and by creating a safe space for them to be curious and grow. Working at camp during the summer and continuing to work with our teens during the year through NFTY has been an absolute blessing. I’m so happy to be able to put my passion and energy into both Camp Newman and NFTY CWR, and into strengthening the bridge between the two.