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Join your friends as we come together to learn about, raise our voices and take action on issues affecting our lives and those around us, connect with communal partners and celebrate our community as we open our doors for what promises to be a very special and inspiring afternoon and evening!
What is Advocacy Night?
Advocacy Night is a social and educational event and fundraiser designed and facilitated by the leadership of Havayah, the teen community at Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley, Massachusetts in partnership with NFTY-Northeast. Advocacy Night will provide a combination of social, spiritual, social justice, and philanthropic opportunities for Jewish teens from throughout the Northeast region.
Advocacy Night includes interest-based opportunities to learn to turn your passions into action as organize around causes like gun violence prevention, mental health and institutionalized racism, connect with other members of the community, make a difference, and celebrate Havdalah. Our time together will end with an interactive program as we celebrate what promises to be an amazing event and opportunity to build community, raise awareness and make a difference!
This event is held in partnership with NFTY Northeast and is open to Jewish teens in grades 8-12 from the Greater Boston community.
Advocacy Night includes interest-based opportunities to learn to turn your passions into action as organize around causes like gun violence prevention, mental health and institutionalized racism, connect with other members of the community, make a difference, and celebrate Havdalah. Our time together will end with an interactive program as we celebrate what promises to be an amazing event and opportunity to build community, raise awareness and make a difference!
This event is held in partnership with NFTY Northeast and is open to Jewish teens in grades 8-12 from the Greater Boston community.
Who is attending Advocacy Night?
Advocacy Night is open to Havayah, the Temple Beth Elohim teen community (grades 8-12), along with invited friends from the NFTY-Northeast Region and other local communities. Leah Finkelman or Lindsay Flammey, Youth Engagement Specialists, to inquire about how you can get on the guest list or with any additional questions.
Why is it $36 to attend Advocacy Night?
Advocacy Night is generously being supported by members of our community so that we can minimize our event-related expenses (program supplies and equipment, food and staffing). In addition to being a fun and meaningful experience for everyone, Advocacy Night is an opportunity to help financially support important efforts in our own community, and you’ll have the opportunity to designate which organizations we support.
Please do not let cost be a barrier to your participation; contact your youth professional or clergy member to have a confidential conversation. Additional information regarding event participation can be obtained by contacting Leah Finkelman or Lindsay Flammey.
Please do not let cost be a barrier to your participation; contact your youth professional or clergy member to have a confidential conversation. Additional information regarding event participation can be obtained by contacting Leah Finkelman or Lindsay Flammey.
Who is involved in organizing and supporting Advocacy Night?
Havayah (“Experience”) חויה, Temple Beth Elohim's teen community, engages teens in a variety of ways to foster Jewish identity development, community -building and a deep connection to Jewish life. Havayah is a safe, welcoming and supportive Jewish community where teens are empowered as learners and leaders by one another and by caring, dedicated clergy and faculty who serve as positive, accessible Jewish role models. Havayah honors post b'nai mitzvah teens as adults in our community and meets the needs of their busy lives by providing many options for engagement, encouraging each teen to find meaningful engagement in Jewish life through TBE’s vibrant youth community and/or engagement in the broader Jewish community.
NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism. NFTY’s Northeast Region includes Connecticut (excluding Fairfield County), Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, upstate New York and Montreal, Canada.
NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism. NFTY’s Northeast Region includes Connecticut (excluding Fairfield County), Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, upstate New York and Montreal, Canada.
What are my transport/parking options getting to Advocacy Night?There is plenty of on-site parking available, both at Temple Beth Elohim and next door at Schofield Elementary School.
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What should I wear/bring to Advocacy Night?Wear something comfortable that you can plan on wearing for the duration of the event. Please note that while we will provide a space for coats and belongings, Temple Beth Elohim is not responsible or liable for your personal property.
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What if I can't come after all?Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds or ticket transfers for this event. Additional information regarding event registration and participation can be obtained by contacting Leah Finkelman or Lindsay Flammey, Youth Engagement Specialists.
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Did we miss anything?
Contact us with any questions - and we look forward to seeing you at Advocacy Night!
Leah Finkelman or Lindsay Flammey, Youth Engagement Specialists.
Leah Finkelman or Lindsay Flammey, Youth Engagement Specialists.
