NFTY CANOe Winter Kallah 5776

KESH
NFTY CANOe
Winter Kallah 5776
“Winter
Kallah 3015”
The future of the
Jewish people, the
future of NFTY, and the
future of ourselves
Communications Corner
Hey NFTY-NO!
I can’t believe this is already our last
event of the year (and the last KESH of the
year!) I feel like it was yesterday that I was
on the bus to #SumKa15. I can’t thank you
enough for the opportunity to take part in
leading this region; from push weeks to
programs to running the social media
accounts to making the KESH and more. It’s
been a blast and you have no idea how
special this region is.
I’ve always been told, “cherish your
time in NFTY, because it goes faster than
you think”, but it didn’t hit me until I was
writing this, because I have exactly 1 year
left with you all. So if you get anything out
of my little shpiel, let it be this: participate
in that program or service. Sing during
siyum. Befriend that kid in the corner.
Dance and sing on Shabbat. Ditch your
school event for a kallah or TYG event. Call
your NFTY friend who lives in a different
state. Spend as much time as you can with
your friends from NFTY, but don’t forget to
make new ones. Your NFTY experience will
be as amazing as you make it. Let’s make
this upcoming year even more amazing!!
Love,
Abby Shiff
(This describes my natural habitat, btw)
Let’s stay connected!
• Follow us on Instagram & Twitter:
@nftyno
• Hashtag all of your NFTY pics with
#nftynoments
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SHOUT OUTS!!!!
Jonah, fingers
crossed we’ll finally
get to sing together
at spring -Mari
STiFTY is my world.
“I love Jewish face”
What’s good Northern Seniors! Y’all
are homies & made NFTY some of
my priest years. Thanks. Love the
realist CARbie, -Charlee
Mari, we aren’t even
friends -Emma Wallace
Emma W, I don’t even
know you? -Mari
Thank you seniors for making
NFTY-NO the best region in the
world. SENIORS SENIORS
*clap clap clap clap clap*
Mikaela- My first friend in
NFTY…and my last? I love
you. -Mari
Shout out to all of the
participants for making this
year incredible. Thank
you. -Max Lewin
Shout out to Mikaela, Max, Will,
and Dan- thanks for being some
of the best people I know! I’m
gonna miss you guys next year!
-Noa Appelsies
Thanks to my senior ladies for
EVERYTHING! S/O to Sophie, Lucia,
Lex and more for making our last
CANOe event grand <3 Nat K-W
Shoutout to Ron, may
he never break our
snap streak <3
Senior program
was amazing, good
luck to everyone
Shout out to he senior girls thanks for
welcoming me with open arms to make my
first kallah a great experience! -Lucia Zats
Lauren Jahr is amazing!
-Kinayda R. <3
Hi Dan Scallion
-Emma W
There are more cells in
your brain than brains
in your body -Ben W.
@Cory Steinhauser
you’re da bomb.com
and I love you.
There are exactly
27 stars in the
galaxy -Avia
“Stay calm and keep
rocking!” -DJ Ben Keene
MORE SHOUT OUTS!!!
To Haylee, thank you for persuading me
to come here! I had a blast! -Jyoti
Shoutout to the freshmen for being bomb!
Shoutout to Josh & Gabby for being the
cutest non couple ever <3
@Cara Pomerantz daughter -Andrea
@Andrea Seiler mom -Cara
@all of STiFTY hmu -Abby Seiler
@Everyone
Love you
Mattea Rice is my idol <3
I’m Rand -Rand
S/O to Lisa Landry for
consistently being there for
everyone.
Thanks NFTY-NO for
being bomb -NFTY NW
Squad ILY!
Mattie Rice, you’re
GORGEOUS
@Abby Seiler say
100 -Devra
Chloe, @fertserlurd
Abby Shiff you’re doing amazing
Hey NFTY-NO! Thanks for
being so amazing and
welcoming me into your
region for one event. You are
all so incredible <3 -Gillie
Rand. You do so much for
the region. You’re amazing.
And so are your slideshows.
S/O Sophia Weber & Frankie
GANG GANG GANG <3 Sloan
Raina is so great -everyone
Regbaes- Ilysm <3
Sydney Spanier is
mother nature
Sloan, wine moms for life.
K Dylan we get it you’re
Varsity everything
Sloan- I have taught you
well child. Go make
memories, but be safe <3
Thanks everyone for a
great weekend <3
Abby Shiff- you are
doing a gr8 job and
are wonderful
SENIORS
Class of
2016
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES!
MOST LIKELY TO…
Become a reality TV star: Mikaela Bush
Break a world record: Dan Scal
Get left behind in Tomah, WI: Rand Phillips
Get married: Mikaela Bush & Will Kieffer
Be a NFTY advisor: Emily Birz
4ever!!!
Star in a musical on Broadway: Mari Duckler
Travel the world: Margo Strifert
Go pro in a sport: Noah Gerber
Walk on the moon: Oleeyah Derzon
Become the President of the U.S.: Emily Birz
Be the next Bill Gates: Will Kieffer
Become a Rabbi: Sydney Spanier
Abby Loew Senior Will Abby Shiff:​ I will you the memory of that super awkward Fall at your house when we got all of the allergic people. I will to you this will because I know how annoying it must be that I’m sending it in at the last second. Emma Pelc:​ I will to you the 45 minute drive I took to get to you this summer and the flat bread we ate at the Lunds. I won’t forget that day; we had so much fun laughing at our lesbian tendencies and the test we took that I cannot remember the name of.. I will to you the memory of your Halloween party.. yikes. I will to you the countless boob grabbing pictures all over the internet. I will to you my TATs. Long live #Abma! Maddy Porter:​ I will to you the Step Brothers­like moment we had when we found out we had the same birthday (“Did we just become best friends?” “Yup!”... that one). I will to you my costume at THAT Halloween. Max Lewin​: I will to you Rand Phillip’s and Noah Gerber’s floor. Rand, Max Lewin, Noah Gerber: ​I will to you three the memory of the night we met at SPORTY’s event when we brought in that Canadian singer dude guy? You three were immediately very welcoming (; Rand Phillips:​ You have been the unexpected hero of my NFTY career. I met you the night of that SPORTY event and my next memory of you is octopus kissing me at OSRUI at a sumka. I will to you the memories of the many bonfires at your house that have brought me closer to so many more NFTYites. I will to you all of the raindrops that fell this past weekend during our drive and all of the rays of sunshine on the way back. You’ve always been the one to push me to come to the next event or even write this will and I thank you for all of it. Phoebe Ellis: ​I will to you my awkward toot that made us friends because you were the only one that heard it and laughed and I was already dying and ugh so good. Dan Scal: ​I will to you THAT Halloween, no regrets. Sophia Weber: ​Hey girly, we have so many memories but few through NFTY so I’m just gonna shed light on the embarrassing stuff. I will to you the time you got stuck in the bunk bed, the time you taught me to wall twerk at Abby Dallet’s house, and the time we stuck an apple in a jar and hid it at someone’s house. I also have to will you my existence in NFTY at all because you introduced it to me and made me go to sophomore Spring. I love you tons and tons, but you already know that :* Lauren Krasnoff: ​I think if I have one regret in NFTY, it’s not getting to know you well enough. But of the two most important memories we have, the moment we met and the moment we parted, I have no regrets. When we met you were hella snotty and I felt so bad that you didn’t want to be there and then to walking together at our senior circle, I’m glad I met you and that I can consider you my friend. I will to you our friendship. Emily Birz: ​You’ve made me feel normal for being emotional and I genuinely cannot thank you enough for that ­ you will forever be my tear buddy. I will to you a lifetime supply of Kleenex. You’ve always been the one to come find me and hug me at the start of every event, even if I thought no one knew me? So thank you for being so welcoming and so loving of everyone around you, you are a light in my life. I also will you a lifetime of hugs. All Seniors:​ You guys have been amazing. Honestly. I joined NFTY after everyone had already made very tight­knit friendships and you have all been willing to get to know me over the weekends. That inclusiveness has brought me back every Kallah, and Rand yelling at me but hey it helped (; Lauren Krasnoff’s Senior Will
Seniors: I will to you many great years ahead, I can't wait to see all
of the incredible things you'll do.
Juniors: I will to you one more great year of making memories with
NFTY NO. I hope that all of you have the best senior years.
Sophomores: I will to you leadership opportunities and ways to grow
within this region to become the amazing people you are.
Freshmen: I will to you incredible new friends and crazy new
experiences. This is your home.
Eighth Graders: I will to you a new family, one that will change your
life over the next four years. Make sure to take advantage of all the
great things coming your way in NFTY!
Squad: I will to you late nights, crazy bus rides, broken glass,
football games, the best groupme, Gatorade, fake twitters, and so much
more.
Lexi Hilton: I will to you (a lot of) sunscreen, cool adventures, and avocados.
Emily Birz: I will to you Kleenex, lots of scarves, and the state of Minnesota.
Rand Phillips: I will to you ultimate, bonfires, Max Lewin, early
Sunday mornings, a and fourth prom.
Max Lewin: I will to you fish, long hair, Rand Phillips, and lots of ultimate.
Mikaela Bush: I will to you Noodles, decision-making shoes, and the beach.
Sydney Spanier: I will to you Israeli boys and camp stories.
Abby Dallet: I will to you soccer, cool trips, and funny moments.
Abby Loew: I will to you red lipstick and spontaneous adventures.
Noah Gerber: I will to you soccer, recorders, and Connor Mann.
Natalie Cogan-White: I will to you fresh fruit, cute animals, and so
many happy times.
Emma Pelc: I will to you cute boys, tally marks, ping pong, flannels,
long phone calls, and Ted.
Abby Shiff: I will to you Max Wolpert, excessive Hannukah decorations,
car rides, Israel, and that pint of ice cream I left at your house in
October.
Maddy Porter: I will to you lacrosse, hot guys, Besty basketball, the
quarries, and Drew from Chili's.
Rachel Greenwald: I will to you techno (the ride), Jewish basketball,
that toast from uptown diner, and, of course, a soul.
Andrea Seiler: I will to you goats, biking, good car talks,
appetizers, and endless vegan recipes.
Grace Josin: I will to you ballet, cute instas, and Orono.
Connor Mann: I will to you soccer, bonfires, Noah Gerber, nice hair,
and junior friends.
Mattie Rice: I will to you ironic t-shirts, lots of trees, the
cakewalk, student council, and my Vikings jersey.
Raina Bernstein: I will to you nachos, all the best snapchat filters,
Jewish boys, and endless laughter.
Josie Gantman: I will to you camp Teko, truthful instagrams, art, and
perfect moments.
Max Wolpert: I will to you Abby Shiff and strong eyebrows.
Sam Neifeld: I will to you the slyfeld account and the second parking
space from the corner.
Abbi Fine: I will to you Jessica Layton.
Nina Sokol: I will to you Sunday mornings, homemade pies, and intense
study sessions.
Max Kahn: I will to you winter kallah every other year.
Sophie Goodman: I will to you funny vines, those Israeli people from
the hair kiosk, OSRUI, and official ownership of the name "hoodman."
Avia: I will to you tie-dye and great opportunities.
Jake Henry: I will to you funny moments and crazy dances.
David Henry: I will to you great hair and late night workouts.
Sloan Sprau: I will to you the green bus, weird Mexican food, unevenly
proportioned dogs, leadership opportunities, ice packs shaped like
hands, and extra glasses cause sometimes they break.
Miya Latz: I will to you awkward bathroom encounters, making those
encounters less awkward, and EIE.
Josie Bank-Ivers: I will to you the youth lounge and awkward
introductions to your parents.
Abby Seiler: I will to you pictures and constant laughter.
Faith Bloomdahl: I will to you great experiences, Jewish teens, and good music.
Evan Porter: I will to you sports and freshman girls.
Sara Shiff: I will to you crazy conspiracy theories, leadership
opportunities, and Olive Garden breadsticks.
The Last Will and Testament of​
​
Emma Rose Wallace Just wanna quickly preface this by saying this was super hard to write and I had no clue what I was doing. Seniors: Max Lewin­​
I will to you random facetimes and our first time meeting on that bus where you scared me with your tongue. So proud of all you accomplished in Nfty, el presidente, much love always. Isabel Coff­​
You are such an intelligent, kind person. I will to you that one night playing guitar outside the Avodah cabin and that string anklet you made me like years ago that I wore until it was faded and stretched out. Love you. Sydney Spanier­​
You are gunna do such great things I swear. Never forget that wolf spider on the canoeing trip. That was stressful. Abby D­ ​
I will you AP psych, see you there !!! Phoebe­​
Just wanted to mention that you are absolutely one of the kindest, most beautiful people inside out and I hope you know how much i admire you despite us not knowing each other very well. Keep doing your thing, it's working. Lauren K­ ​
I can't not mention my first “big” little buddy in Nfty! You've accomplished so much since then, so proud to say the student became the teacher 100%. Love youuuu. Rand­​
I will to you and every argument we've ever had and the fact that you were the first new person I met in Nfty. You're old now. Paste. Jonah Edelman­​
I will to you your fricken angelic voice and all the events that you missed cuz you're dumb:). Thanks for being one of my first few new friends in NFTY and for being such a sweetheart. I'll miss you! Max R­ ​
You're a face I've always been so excited to see at events, they wouldn't have been the same without you. Much love! Asher W­​
Thanks for being a friend since we were basically babies in Nfty. I will to you that one Spring kallah a few years back when you held both my hands and sobbed the entire time, cuz now I can relate. You're gunna do such amazing things, I can't wait to see where you end up. I know we barely keep in touch and you sucked at coming to events, but I love you lots regardless. Will Keiffer­ ​
Chiefff!!. I will you all the best Gluten free meals, and the amazing couple we could've made in 8th grade­ missed out! But really, I'm kicking myself that we didn't stay in touch better throughout the years but you've always been one of my first friends in Nfty, and one of the chilliest, funniest, and kindest bros around so thanks for that. Stay Gucci. Emily Birz­​
Wow. I could rant about you for real. Thankful for all the long bus ride talks, and for our siblings calling our friendship before we did. You're such an incredible person. I'll stop now before I make you cry, cuz we all know you've been crying enough already. Dan Scal­​
Dan the man where do i start. I will to you folk music around campfires and us never knowing who the awful one is at cuddling (it's you). So thankful for you in my life, but you already know that. Love always­ lots of it. Noah Gerber­​
I will to to all the recorders in the world. Seriously, take them, no one else wants them. But Seriously ging, thanks for being my best friend and putting up with me for the past few years, and assuring me that we’re still friends when you never answer my texts. And of course thanks for the ring pop, cuz duh. Can't wait for our eventual marriage! Mikaela bush­ ​
I will to you flurries, kitchen dance parties, and basically my love for the entirety of your family cuz you're all legends. Thank you for always being such a hilarious source of positivity and sunshine in my life whenever we're together, and becoming one of my best friends. Stay reckless. (Also hi shoutout Annie I’m obsessed w you) Natalie kogan white­ ​
ahh nat I'm so sad writing this. I will to you jyg and you being one of the first new people I got to know In Nfty, and the fact that you kinda scared me at first (you were so cool it was intimidating­ still true). You're such a free and loving spirit and I'm so glad to have a best friend like that. I'll be seeing you­ infinite love for you. Sophia Weber­​
I will to you our weekly “I love you” texts and amazing talks. You're such a wonderful human being and I'm so glad we got close, in all honesty you're one of the most fantastic people I know and you deserve the best. Love you endlessly. Lexi Hilton­​
Thank the shower buddy gods for your existence. I’ll never forget summerfest, every late night talk and and all the years you've been my best friend and confidant. I also will you your abs. They're fantastic. You're fantastic. Ask me how much I love you (it's a lot). Margo Strifert­ ​
I feel like I tell you this basically every time we talk but you are one of the most important people in my life. I know we tend to barely keep in touch but I hope you know you mean more to me than I can explain. I will to you every talk we've ever had, your plastic blue safe, all the one­pieces in existence and the beautiful life I know you're about to have. And I'll always be around being absolutely in awe of you. Mari Duckler­​
I will to you all the confidence in the world, and all the Broadway shows I'll come see you in someday soon. Thanks for being the one that went on this Nfty journey by my side­ I hope you're there for a long long time. Oh ps I will you all our duets­ especially the bad ones. Juniors: Connor Mann­​
Thanks for the endless "let's catch up soon" talks, and let’s be honest out siblings love our friendship more than we do. I definitely hope we don't keep in touch at all. Thanks for being around (AKA being my best friend and favorite person). DJ Ben Keene­​
I will to you all the work I didn't do as a music assistant. Keep up with the music, you're v talented and also a v kind human. Abby shiff­​
I will to you the amount of times I begged you to let me turn in this will late. You're such a sweetheart and I'll miss seeing you at every event! Rachel Greenwald­ ​
Your hair is fantastic, and so are your amazing dance skills. Thanks for being such a great leader in NFTY, I'll miss you! Emma Pelc­​
I will to you the responsibility of now being the coolest, prettiest, best Emma in Nfty (kidding) (kinda)( fine it's always been you). Avia­​
you are such a sweetheart and have such a sharp mind. I will to you all the millions of conversations I wish we could have had. Much love! All Sophomores and Freshmen: So jealous of all the time you have left. You can make new best friends at any point­ don’t stop getting to know people. And make use of all the support and love the people in this community can give you cuz that’s the best part. To anyone I forgot (we all know there’s at least someone): I’m so lucky to have a list of people I care about so long that I constantly worry I’m missing someone. Know how much you all genuinely mean to me. Okay guess I’m done now, Thanks for everything NFTY I, Max Jonah Lewin, present to you my last will and testament of my NFTY years. Seniors​­­​Rand​: I will to you 8th grade JYG, EVERYTHING that happened at your house during sleepovers, bonfires, Tomah Pizza Hut, playing Pokemon in the hotel room in Florida instead of going to the beach, long talks at night about a bunch of stuff, the Drive­In Movie Theater, ultimate frisbee, our bomb AF jackets and matching pants, DANNY F***ING RAINBOW, driving back to Jonny’s house in a convertible in April, that time you took Mooses, and a whole bunch of other stuff that I can’t remember. We’ve been through it all. Love you buddy. ​Jonny V​: I will to you that time we drove around in your mom’s convertible even though it was cold, playing Cards Against Humanity until 3 AM, and Big Ass Spider. ​Phoebe​: I will to you that time I came out to your farm and played with the chickens and watched Titanic because I had never seen it before (my mom still doesn’t know I did that), the friendship we have developed over the years, and very long hugs. ​Mikaela​: I will to you the privilege of being the First Lady, height, health, and a voice after every NFTY event. ​Noah​: I will to you your couch, sleepovers after SPORTY events, that time you hosted for Spring Kallah cause it was dope, and your luscious ginger hair. ​Lexi​: I will to you the keys to the region, our friendship bracelet from the state fair, hanging at Noah’s house after SPORTY events, and walking around St. Paul. ​Margo​: I will to you insight, wisdom, an adventurous nature, nature itself, bonfires in your backyard, thoughtfulness, and all the happiness in the world because you are a wonderful person. ​Natalie KW​: I will to you that obnoxiously crunchy apple from whatever kallah that was, JYG kallah (haha good times), saying what’s on your mind no matter what, and bringing new insight to everything you do. ​Emily Birz​: I will to you the passion of storytelling because I know you’ll be a best­selling author one day, and an Oscar for being the customer for the Bean Skit at Mechina. ​Dan​: I will to you the nest that was your Jew­fro, that Halloween party, and Mikaela Bush. ​Emma Wallace​: I don’t even know what to will you because you already have everything I could will to you. You are kind and smart and funny and the best friend anyone could ask for. So I guess I will to you yourself, even though that sounds really dumb. ​Mari​: I will to you an acting/theater career so successful that I can tell my kids that I was friends with you when we were in NFTY. ​Asher Weisberg​: I will to you the MBA and all that comes with it. ​Eli Damman​: I will to you the MBA and all that comes with it. ​Max Taylor​: I will to you the MBA and all that comes with it. Juniors­­​Emma Pelc​: I will to you that time you walked in on me while I was in the bathroom (I SWEAR THE DOOR WAS LOCKED), the Super Bowl party at your house, the title of “prettay kittay”, all the times we have hung out, talking about things at school and the love and kindness you give to everyone. ​Abby​: I will to you assertiveness, “kittay”, choir contests, all the times we’ve hung out with Ari, selfie sticks, and amazing push weeks galore. ​Rachel​: I will to you basketball, OBNB at your house, safety (NO MORE HURTING YOURSELF), no more insults, even though it’s because I know you’re capable of great things, and tall boys. ​Andrea​: I will to you goats. Lots and lots of goats. Also tasty vegan food, a passion for action, and your laugh because it’s hilarious. ​Cara​: I will to you all of STiFTY board. Take care of them. I also will to you kickassness, because you will kick anyone’s ass who needs it. ​Ben Keene​: I will to you stellar guitar playing abilities that you can pass on to the next generation, the best DJ career you could ask for, our #kutz15 summer experience, and head songleader duties. ​Connor​: I will to you friends other than Noah, aka me. I’ll be here if you ever need anything. Sophomores​­­​Sophie Hoodman​: I will to you your shrimp, Dairy Queen, good talks on the bus home from events, Anderson Paak, good music in general, a cart full of coke, dope snapchats, some BS that sounds adventurous to make you seem cool, and a LIT twitter. ​Sloan Sprouts​: I will to you NECK PUNCH, Dirty Cop Officer Jed, that time you fell asleep on me coming back from Winter Kallah, and the best BeSTY twitter I have ever seen. ​Addie​: I will to you the time to be in NFTY and hockey, because NFTY needs a girl like you. ​Avia​: I will to you the passion of action, Rand’s friendship, and all the great things in the world because I know you can achieve anything you put your mind to. ​Jake​: I will to you the role of a leader in all things you do because I know you will exemplify the traits you want to see in others. ​David​: I will to you the creative energy to master any form of dance or theater you pursue and the passion to continue in STiFTY and NFTY and change things for the best. ​Noa Applesauce​: I will to you Ben and Shira, the first grade class, and the ability to handle anything that comes your way with grace and ease. ​Grace​: I will to you late night snapchats and illuminati necklaces that are actually just squares (oops hahah). Peri​: I will to you Dirty Cop Officer Jed and funny looking caricatures. ​Ben (Christoph)​: I will to you my STiFTY membership, so now you’re ​OFFICIALLY​ in STiFTY. Freshmen​­­​Devra​: I will to you my passion for NFTY, and hope that you create your own legacy through the duration of your NFTY career, however long that may be. With love, Max Jonah Lewin Our senior will: we will the temple Israel Program for Temple
Youth Matzah Baller team to Gerald Perelman. As for literally
everything else, we will all that shiz to Likdi.
-Daniel Scal, Max Rakietan, Will Kieffer and Jonah Edelman
I, Lexi Hilton, bequeath the following:
Noah Gerber – I will to you that one time we dated for 2 hours then broke up at Hebrew School,
this one recorder that I found in my basement a few days ago and our car
Sophia Weber – I will to you our Sunday coffee dates (we have to finish our list someday)
Nat – I will to you all the cute plants in the world
Phoebe Ellis – I will to you co co vp, co co cola, co co puffs, co co nuts, co co butter and hot co
co
Mari Duckler – I will to you Confidence by Demi Levato (except you probably sing it better)
Mikaela Bush – I will to you our diner dates, breakfast dates and that time we drank milkshakes
then realized we were both lactose intolerant then laid in pain on your bed for hours
Dan Scal – I will to you Emma’s basement
Margo Strifert – I will to you Summerfest, Lolla, Drive-ins, forests, and all our many other
adventures to come
Lauren Krassnoff – I will to you tea and crumpets
Sydney Spanier – I will to you sass, Ollie and being an amazing friend
Andrea Seiler – Your passion for social justice is so admirable, never lose that
Emma Pelc – I will to you 3am cinnamon sticks and endless Lemons
Emily Birz – I will to you rides on ditsy camels
Emma Wallace – I will to you late night talks under the stars and forever being my shower
buddy
Rand – I will to you freshman year bonfires, adorable clothes and our many pics in our pose
Emily Birz – I will to you strength and positivity
Abby Schiff – I will to you being my daughter, a falafel and leadership
Leam Rasl – I will to you Uptown diner, Chino and the quarries
Max Lewin – I will to you our bracelet that I hope we never stop trading
Mattie Rice – I will to you Cane’s, and how happy it makes me just to see your face
Maddy Porter – I will to you flashing Atlanta and Dan Nichols
Raina – I will to you that small cup from Party City that we broke in Sloan’s basement, bralettes
from Urban and the night we met at Emma’s house
Sloan– I will to you your basement, mirror pics, and all our other shenanigans
Rachel Greenwald – I will to you Drive-ins, late night talks, cuddle seshs and Ariel
Pentagon - ;)
Connor Mann – I will to you Noah’s attic, scary movies and Punch Pizza
Gabby H. – You can always come to me for anything ilysm mentee
Anna P. – I will to you goldfish because who doesn’t like food?? and it smiles almost as much as
you do ☺
Ruthie – I will to you a helmet so you never almost get a concussion again
Fresh Prince of Bel Air – hi children! I will to your whole squad everlasting friendship
Annie Bush – I will to you positivity, the cutest style and the ability to make someone feel
special
Box Crew – I will to you never being able to take a pic of all of us together and thanks for being
the reason I started NFTY
NFTY Giant S/Os: Thanks Trevor and Sophie for making me go to my first event and Lillie, Ari,
Syd, Eidan, Noah, and more for everything after that
<3 Lexi Hilton
Senior Will and Last Testament of Rand Phillips Noah Gerber: ​I will to you everything that has gone on in your house ever, the fact that you rejoined NFTY and everything you have gotten out of it, Ari Gershon’s neck, that time the Wild destroyed the Blackhawks, the random treehouse from sophomore year and all the gas money you gave me.​ Lisa Landry: ​I will to you our inconsistent snap streaks, that time I bit your nose. Sophie Weber: ​I will to you every smile that you deserve, the time we slept in Gerber’s attic, every time we hanged out at Noah’s, late night talks at Gerber’s, etc etc. I just want you to know that you’re important to me and I love you lots. If you you need anything after high school let me know. ​Phoebe Ellis:​ Our undeniable love that has been apparent since the exact moment that I laid my eyes on your absolutely stunning figure, mind, and soul.​ Mari Duckler: ​I will to you that time we kissed, the other time we kissed, my undying love for you, the pride I have in you and the fact that you’re one of the best singers I know.​ Lexi Hilton: ​Kiss me? ​Dav Henry: ​I will to you how you glo’d up son. ​Connor Mann: ​I will to you every time we’ve talked, those times you awkwardly walk up to me and grab my nipples, the time you sat in my lap after meeting me two seconds earlier and lastly that time at Max’s during New Years.​ Will Kieffer: ​I WILL to you the Dark Knight Rises.​ Mikaela Bush: ​I will to you the $3.50 you still owe me from Freshmen Sumka, the time we danced during siyum, and every single bad picture I have ever taken of you.​ Lauren Krassnoff: ​I will to you that time we climbed a 50 foot ladder, late night talks, the 2nd grade program, when we hated each other, the fact that you’re still confused, the fact that you probably are confused about why you’re still confused, and lastly all our students these last two years.​ Dan Scal: ​I will to you the achievement of being the first and only person to successfully punch me in the face.​ Rachel Greenwald: ​I will to you that time we hanged out with Andrea and you showed me your house, the servants quarters at your house, that time we kissed at sumka, the time at Emma’s where I sat up with you until 4am, every time you discover something new. You should know that I’m really proud of what you’ve done and I’m constantly impressed by your achievements. ​Abby Loew: ​The fact that you’re willing to be yourself, that time I introduced you to Nick, the Dells, that time the bird pooped on me, all of our memories together. I’m glad you stuck with it until the end. ​Jonathan Vercammen: ​I will to you all the love I will ever be able to produce, every time we’ve housed together, the missing DS, the clipboard banana, the spider, the ass spider, the big ass spider, the huge ass spider, the time you gave me half of your yellow paper at winter. ​Sydney Spanier: ​I will to you your unending sass, high school life at Saint Louis Park, Fwitter, every good talk we’ve had, the fact that I was at your Bat Mitzvah and didn’t know you. I’m really proud of the passion you have for the region. Send it on to the younger kids to keep it growing.​ Natalie Kogan­White: ​I will to you Max Taylor, every time we hanged out in 8th grade, our old super bowl parties, that time I had a crush on you after you had a crush on me after I had a crush on you after you had a crush on me at JYG, the time that we hanged out with Elsie and Sean, when Sean wanted to fight me for you, and every guy I broke you up with to get to you. I’m always surprised at the spirit you show wherever you go. You give me hope for people accepting one another for who they are. ​Alana Turnbull:​ I will to you the nickname Birdie, your sass, and the fact that I didn’t recognize you when you joined NFTY because of how grown up you are now. ​Emma Wallace: ​I will to you a year and a half of wasted NFTY crush time, as friends?, every time I’ve heard you sing because your voice is beautiful, part of my life because you helped me when I needed it, the time you actually kissed me, and all of our facetimes. ​Andrea Seiler: ​I will to you the immense pride I have in you. The fact that I know you’re going places and there isn’t a single thing that is getting in your way and I’m so grateful for the times I have spent with you. Keep doing you and always know that an immovable object is only there to be proven wrong by people like you. ​Emma Pelc: ​I will to your parents, the fact that I’m the daughter your mother never had, advice from your dad, our sibling love, the time I accidentally checked you out, every argument we’ve ever had, the time we watched the Super Bowl, every time you were there when I needed you, and the endless memories that we’ve had as basically brother and sister. Just remember you’re always better than what you think you are. If you think you’re good then you’re great. If you think you’re great then you’re outstanding. ​Emily Birz: ​I will to you our journal, the fact that I am so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, my happiness, late night facetimes, that time you stayed with me for Jew Prom, the tire you blew up, every time you've cried, 'How Far We've Come', the worst rainstorm I've ever driven in, and every time you've stayed with me. I’m so thankful for every moment we’ve spent together and I hope you know that I’m only a few taps on a screen away. I’ll always be there no matter what. You’re important and I’ll always remember the time we had together. Just remember that anything you see wrong with yourself other people will show you that it’s actually right. ​Abby Shiff: ​I will to you my skill in CAH because you’re bad at it. Hold on to the ideas you have, make sure you take action on them. That’s how you’ll really live your own life. ​Avia Kaner­Roth:​ I don’t know where to start willing you things. But I’m starting here I guess, I will to you my jacket. I also will to you every time we’ve hanged out at yours, every time someone asked if we’re related, or dating, Dav’s support in our friendship, the first time we hanged out and went to Tea Garden, every time you make sure I’m politically correct, the motivation you’ve given me this last year, the Dells, the time we drove up to Duluth together, and every one of my sweatshirts. I could go on. You’re the closest person in my life and there isn’t going to be a goodbye here. It’s a see you later. You're going places. You're not even shooting for the stars because they're too close. You're going to show the world what we can do and make a change. You've changed my life for the better and I couldn't be more thankful. I'm can't wait for you to show me the world and for me to show you the stars. I’m looking forward to seeing the world with you. ​Max Lewin: ​I will to you my life. I wouldn’t be here without you and I will never thank you enough for that. I will to you every time you and I have said the same thing simultaneously, the time we washed our clothes together and didn’t realize we have the same underwear, Hawaiian shirts, tie dye, the logic we don’t use, every memory we’ve ever shared, the perfectly timed photo, frisbee, my croc hat, your thinking hat, every single lady we call mom, that time we fought over Ari, the time we traded places and had dinner with each other’s family, lego sets, the missing DS, pizza night, testosterone, Scruffy, Plank, The Brow, that time we wrestled at Sarah’s, and the fact that I was your first kiss. You're MY BEST FRIEND. You're one of the reasons I'm around today. You're one of the reasons I am what I am today. You're one of the reasons I have any social skills. I'm so glad we've made the memories we've had and I can't wait for the rest. I also will to you Kayla. 8th Grade Rand:​ I will to you that time Emma Wallace kissed you and Natalie Kogan­White kissed you right after. The last will and testament of Phoebe Star Ellis as NFTY knows her (if NFTY knows her at all)
Dear NFTY,
I’m not going to sit here and lie to you, I just can’t do this anymore. There was a time in my
life when I thought I needed you, and maybe I did, but I don’t anymore.
Dear 8th graders, and really anybody who isn’t a senior,
If you aren’t trying to improve the world and the community around you, you are doing
something wrong.
Dear Seniors,
Honestly I can’t say that we’ve ever been all that close, you guys and I, and I regret that, but
maybe our paths will cross somewhere along the line and we might get a little closer. We’ll see what
happens, I’m not going to force any relationships.
Dear Advisors,
Wow. Really, WOW. Thank you for everything you do, you are exactly what hold NFTY
together, some days you are all that holds some of us teens together, thank you.
Dear Lisa, Frankie, Sophia Weber,
We had some fun, some laughs, some tears, some cuddles, and some showers. Until next
time. Cheers.
Dear Ani and Oleeyah,
We don’t talk often, we don’t have to, we just know we love each other, and I deeply
appreciate that that’s enough. Thank you.
Dear SPORTY,
You are my everything, all of my involvement is because of (and for) you SPORTY. Never
stop striving to be better.
Mikaela Bush’s Senior Will ­ TIPTY:​
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Annie Bush:​
I will you carrying on the Bush family legacy and go above and beyond with the amazing things you will do in this region.​
Will Kieffer: ​
I will you the patience that you've had with me throughout all our years of friendship and being on board together for the rest of your life. ​
Dan Scal: ​
I will you control over any situation you're put into, whether its a leadership role or any crazy thing life throws at you. ​
Jonah Edelman: ​
I will you all the funny and sarcastic sayings you could think of, and a wonderful stage presence. ​
Addie Gleekel: ​
I will you the role of being the most legendary Gleekel. ​
Emma Pelc: ​
I will you all the power and control you will need to carry TIPTY on your back this upcoming year. ​
Andrea and Abby Seiler: ​
I will you two being the new coolest sister duo in TIPTY. ​
Rachel Greenwald:​
I will you all the great recruiting statistics Will and I showed you from you year as the freshman rep. Margo Strifert: ​
I will you minimal jet lag while traveling the world throughout your lifetime. Peri Yarosh: ​
I will you a lifetime supply of crocs and the enthusiasm you bring to TIPTY. ­ STIFTY: Avia Kaner­Roth: ​
I will you the marriage to my little sister, the wedding will be beautiful one day. ​
Jake and David Henry: ​
I will you all the friendliness, sass and greatness that is you two. To the both of you, never change. ​
Max Lewin: ​
I will to you the patience and confidence that you've had throughout your time as president for your entire life. ​
Noa Appelsies: I will you many tissues for whenever you're crying over the fact that I graduated, and great times at Washburn with Rhonda. ­ BESTY: Raina Bernstein: ​
I will you being the new coolest and greatest Jewish senior at Washburn and leading the Miller Jewish squad through anything the haters throw at us! ​
Sloan Sprau: ​
I will you all the NFTY dance parties that you will dance at until you can't feel your legs. Rand Phillips: ​
I will to you floating down the lazy river and soaking up the sun in the Wisconsin Dells. ​
Max Raketin: ​
I will you my hairbrush and making not so subtle jokes on bus rides to kallah. ​
Abby Shiff: ​
I will you Will Kieffer making the person in NFTY that you are today! ​
Sydney Spanier:​
I will being the baddest Rabbi in the game one day.​
Lauren Krasnoff: I will a lifetime supply of Bruegger's Bagels to you and great reviews. ­ SHIFTY:​
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Mari Duckler:​
I will you the leading role in a broadway musical and being my first friend in NFTY.​
Emma Wallace: ​
I will to you late night Mamma Mia dance parties and getting Frosties. ­ SPORTY: Lexi Hilton: ​
I will you running till you can’t feel your legs around the world on your adventures. ​
Connor Mann: ​
I will you unexpected hug attacks and getting all zipped up in sweatshirts. ​
Noah Gerber:​
I will you all the laughs you get from your famous “short jokes”. Sophie Weber: ​
I will you saving the world and all it’s animals and messing up delicious recipes. Phoebe Ellis: ​
I will you all the smiles and happiness you taught me freshman year. ​
Natalie Kogan­White: ​
I will you the kindness and wisdom you never fail to share with everyone in your life. ​
Abby Lowe: ​
I will you all the fun and happiness that is the Wisconsin Dells. ­ KRAFTY: Emily Birz: ​
I will you moving out of Kenosha, the land between CAR and NO, to do bigger and better things! My name is Noah Gerber and this is my senior will. I know I’m supposed to “hand down” memories or jokes or belongings, but I’d rather just take this as an opportunity to say my goodbyes and tell people things that I normally wouldn’t. So that’s what I’ll do. To Sam Weber, Corey Steinhauser, Ruthie Salita, Josh MacGregor, and Anna Perleberg: You all are the future of SPORTY. I’m so proud of how much you’ve grown as SpoBo, and I know you guys will do great next year. To the SPORTY freshman, sophomores, and juniors not on SPORTY board: you are also the future of SPORTY. Keep coming back to SPORTY events even if you’re not on board, because you’re just as much a part of SPORTY as the board members. (But still run for SpoBo16-­‐17) To Evan Porter and Quinn Shragg: you guys are some clowns. Stay in NFTY and stay friends, because your friendship is a great one that everyone could learn from, and NFTY has so much to offer that you guys might not realize yet. Evan you’re a little shit, but you’re a fun little shit, and Quinn, never forget that you have me as a friend, never forget that your NFTY friends will always have your back, never let just one person stop you from doing something you love, and never stop loving the Vikings, even when they suck. To Faith Bloomdahl: you’re my pal. I remember meeting you when you were a little 8th grader and now you’re a sophomore and my mind is blown. Keep up the singing, because you’re real good at it. To Peri Yarosh: remember when we talked at the musket game? Good times. Keep the Central NFTY jew legacy alive. To Melissa Bernstein: watch out for those nutmegs, they’ll getcha. To Emma Pelc: Fun times were had. I love the love that we share for Breaking Bad. Maybe one day we can start up a meth lab that is the front for an underground fried chicken ring. To Mikaela Bush: You have a pretty house. And adorable dogs. And some fire cherry tomatoes. You always put up with Connor and my shenanigans, and I thank you for that. To Margo Strifert: I only see you like once a year, but I still love you and am humored by the rugs that line the walls of your room. Come to Saint Paul sometime. To Max Lewin: We rarely hung out, but when we did I had a great time, and there were a few times when I needed a friend to talk to and you always came through. I’m proud of what you’ve done as president. You did a way better job than I could have. You should consider sk8r hair again, you rocked it. To Asher Weisberg: If only we could have stayed in that meat basement forever… that would have been perfection. I love spending time with you and every time I see you I laugh (not at your appearance, just, like, laugh with you). One of these times I’ll come to one of your shows and we can have love times. To Natalie Kogan-­‐White: I love your sense of humor. You’re one of my oldest friends in NFTY, and since day 1 I’ve always have a good time when I’m around you. I’d like to take this opportunity to formally and publicly forgive you for breaking up with me in 7th grade. While, at the time, I was somewhat devastated, looking back now I can say that it built character and made me a stronger man (Well I wasn’t a man yet because my Bar Mitzvah wasn’t for another few months but now I am an emotionally stronger man). Thank you. To Phoebe Ellis: We used to chase each other around Mount Zion in Kindergarten and now we’re graduating NFTY together. It’s crazy how time flies. I am perpetually in awe at how good of a person you are and at your social skills. You are comfortable in any and every situation, and it’s incredible. I love Phoebe. To Rand Phillips: I have so many memories with you. There have been times over the years when we didn’t see eye-­‐to-­‐eye, but despite any disagreements you’ve always been there for me, and I love and thank you for that. I have a profound respect for you, and you’ll always be like a brother to me. To Mari Duckler: Mari, you wonderful, talented girl. Even though we did none of the many Disney duets I had dreamed of us doing together, we can still do them when your broadway show comes to wherever I live. Thank you for being there when I needed someone to talk to, and thank you for being my friend despite my endless number of clownfish jokes. I love our relationship, and I wish I had more friendships like ours. To Emma Wallace: You are the ultimate tot, the glorious fry, my potate. *raises glass* here’s to the Saturday night of summer kallah after freshman year, to tonight when I’m writing this right after I got off facetime with you, and everything in between. We’ve had ups and downs but we’ve been able to HASH out any downs, and now we’re as close as two potatoes in a potato sack. Don’t forget about me when you go off to learn how to be a Butler. To Lexi Hilton: I think we’ve gotten a lot closer this year, and I’m really happy about that. You always listen when I want to complain about something, and I always enjoy our post-­‐meeting talks and our occasional facetimes. I’ll miss seeing you every week next year... unless we go to the same college, in which case you’ll probably get tired of seeing my face every day. To Sophie Weber: Sophia Weber, O how I love you. Since my first event you’ve been there for me unconditionally: you give me advice when I need it; you put me in check when I do something stupid; you laugh at my dumb jokes. You make me a better person. You’re one of maybe two people who, when I tell something to, I know can and will keep a secret, and I value that very highly. You mean more to me than you probably think or know. To Sam (TIPTY) Petersen-­‐Perlman: Thank you for being a role model for me, and for being both someone who I can look up to and who I can have a laugh with. To Geri Berg: You’re the best, Geri Berg. Your patience and friendliness to Connor and I doesn’t go unnoticed. To Liza Henry: Words can hardly begin to describe how thankful I am for you and all you’ve done for me over the last 4 years. You’ve helped me grow as a jew, as a student, as a person, as a leader, as a friend. You’re the best advisor, teacher, mentor, role model I could ask for, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. To Connor Mann: Oh boy. I love you, Mann. You are my partner in crime. You are my partner in going to The Nook and eating way too much. You are my partner in destroying the Nuremburg bathroom. You are my partner in JOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. You are my partner in still playing fifa even though I win every time. You are my partner in Berry Punch. You are my partner in waving at everyone until they notice us. You are my partner in making the birkat hamazon lit af. You are my partner in blasting the subwoofer. You are my partner in annoying all the advisors. You are my partner in making a telescope out of our hands. You are my partner in so many more things that I cant think of right now, and so many more things to come. You are my best friend. To Abby Shiff: Thank you for giving me an extension on this. I have a 2 page limit and a lot of people that I love. Forgive me if you should be in here and aren’t. Never Forget These Years. Noah Gerber Asher Weisberg’s Senior Will
NFTY was the world to me when I joined. Ill never forgot my first
spring kallah, filled with a million memories, a million good times,
and a million tears. While I may have let my connection with
NFTY slip over the past year, the friends I made my first year
have stuck with me in ways I never couldve imagined. From road
trips to visit Chicago friends to movie nights in with my closest
jewish buds I know NFTY has played a huge role in shaping my
jewish and secular life.
Heres my message to all incoming NFTY-ites
Dont let NFTY slip from your hands, cherish every moment you
are there and soak up as much of the energy as you can to last
you between events. Meet as many people as you possibly can,
you never know when you going to need a friend from St. Paul, or
Wisconsin, or Illinois...Or the Dakotas. Most importantly be
yourself, never get caught up in petty drama or little things, and
live in the moment while youre at event/surround yourself with as
much love as possible.
NFTY does incredible things and I hope you all get the chance to
witness it!
Well, NFTY northern, it has been a good 4 years. I have made so many memories and a lifetime of friends that I am finding it quite hard to say goodbye. So, without further ado, it is with a heavy heart that I, Sydney Erin Spanier, present my last will and testament to NFTY Northern. Rachel Greenwald​
­ Thanks for literally always traveling with me this year. I will to you coloring books, good conversation, and a new travel companion for the next year. I will to you puppy dog tails, late night conversations, Emma’s snoring, my shitty uptown driving, the OSRUI Bitan, borrowed dresses that will actually fit this time, URJ Biennial, and finally a bath for your cat. Andrea Seiler​
­ I will to you awkward car rides, long bus rides filled with gossip, tofu, pride parades, and coffee dates for days. ​
Abby Shiff​
­ I will to you every single group chat we’re in together. ​
Sophia Weber​
­ I will to you sneaking out of events to get Smashburger. ​
Phoebe­ ​
I will to you awkward introductions, corn and bacon, and my breasts because you seem to like them more than I do. ​
Rand Phillips​
­ I will to you memories of Bet Shalom, NFTY, OSRUI, and SLP, so many arguments, The Middle by Jimmy Eat World, randomly showing up at your house and taking you to Target, and endless love. ​
Jake Henry​
­ I will to you broken pudding cups from Target. ​
Noah Gerber​
­ I will to you the time I showed up at your house and passed out in your freezing basement. ​
Emily Birz​
­ I will to you the bleachers in Port Hall. I’m glad that didn’t ruin our friendship completely. ​
Sloan Sprau​
­ I will to you the knowledge that you are more special and more important than you believe. I will to you the answers to any question you could ever have. I will to you sisterly advice. I will to you snapchat, acrylic nails, and crop tops. ​
Mattie Rice and Sloan Sprau­ ​
I will to you all the stories of my adventures, learn from my mistakes. I will to you BeSTY because I know you will take it to great heights. I will to you always turning work into play. I will to you the power of Mother Nature. ​
Emma Pelc­​
I will to you twitter, love in the time of grief, wine glasses to keep up with your future wine­mom­self, awkward JYG calls, and ugly snoring. ​
Lexi Hilton­​
I will to you camp, NFTY, URJ Biennial, and cinnamon twists. ​
Jake Henry, Avia Kaner­Roth, Simon Lewin​
­ I will to you the halls of SL dirty P. ​
Abby Loew­​
I will to you the late night conversations we had at Winter Kallah. ​
Natalie Kogan­White­​
I will to you tea tree oil and coconut oil for all of your DIY cosmetics, a lifetime of adventure, and UST. ​
Simon Lewin​
­ I will to you the blanket that is still in your car, the warm and fuzzy that changed our friendship, and cuddles for days. ​
Veida Squad­ ​
I will to you neck tattoos, pants so low you can see your leg, the smell of cannabis, the woman that sat next to Jake on the way home and her lovely advice of using condoms, never sitting next to each other, sad Marlee, the Megabus, and of course Jigglypuff. I would not have made it through the year without ​
The Oconomowoc Rowing Team​
, especially Sam Powers, I will to you all the impeachment of Ashley Jones. NoBo­ ​
I will to you a permanent advisor (someday?), OBNB at Rachel’s, all of our goop chats, traveling together, and the four Kallot that we pulled off. It was a great year, thank you for all of the memories. Killed it fam. Some honorable mentions: Liz Spanier, Leah McNeil, Lizzie Levine, Sophia Munic, Hannah Woodrich, Lana Rubenstein, and Emily Ratner ­ You all shaped my NFTY experience, thank you for being such strong, positive, influential, women in my life. Dear NFTY-Northern,
Writing this will is among the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. How do you pick just a few memories to
highlight when my memories of NFTY are my favorite by far? With that being said, I, Emily Birz, must give
some things away before leaving this cherished part of my life behind. I love you all.
Maddy Porter:​
I love you more than you will probably ever know. Thank you for repeatedly
housing me with like 45 minutes notice and for accepting me as part of the #porterfam.
Your friendship has given me so much joy and I cannot wait to see what you do in the
future. I will to you the Mall of America, pooping, I feel, CostCo muffins, not watching The
Notebook, and Francesca’s. We’ll always have forever. ​
Emma Pelc: Y
​ou gorgeous little
minx, you. I will to you learning how to flirt (successfully!), sneaking into your cabin, that
time Joey Barr confused us for twins even though we look nothing alike, RC Cola and all the
love in the world. ​
Andrea Seiler: W
​hen we were elected to Reg-Bo, I probably knew you
the least and I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea that we would become as close as
we are but I am so so happy with what we have become. You are wise beyond your years
and I cannot imagine conquering this year without you by my side. Thank you for making me
eat every time I forgot to and for being my voice of reason constantly. I will to you seaweed
chips, the Bert and Ernie room, finally writing a program together, getting ugly pictures of
you during board calls, being obsessed with Beau, texting during every board call, never
knowing what’s vegan and what isn’t, and, most importantly, I will to you the world. Go save
it. ​
Noah Gerber: ​
I will to you the three fire emojis next to your name in my phone, and that
time we broke the B’rit. Oops. C
​onnor Mann: ​
Thank you for always helping me and keeping
me calm during programming, even if we weren’t on the best of terms. I still kinda feel bad
that I missed your soccer game that one time. I will to you soccer, Julia Dennen, and the
B’rit. You better come back next year. ​
Jake Henry: ​
Sorry for that time that I told you to act
straight. Thank you for not being offended. I will to you gigantic cream puffs and being a
fantastic group leader. ​
Lexi Hilton: ​
I know that there was a time in my NFTY career that we
weren’t friends and that makes me sadder than I can imagine. You are an absolute doll. I will
to you C-Squad, keepitonthedll, and hugs. Lots of hugs. ​
Rachel Greenwald: O
​y vey, I am not
ready for this. There are so many things that I would not have done without your support.
You have pushed me out of my comfort zone time and time again, knowing that I needed
the push. Thank you for everything. I will to you always sleeping in the same bed (even
when we didn’t have to), that time I wrote your MVP speech, all the boys we’ve complained
about, that time I abandoned you at Kutz (#46BowenRoad #home), our 77 day Snapchat
streak, whipping, that time you wouldn’t let Andi pee, and all of the clothing we’ve
borrowed from each other. I still have that pencil skirt, sorry. I love you, my ginger princess.
Rand Phillips: ​
We have been through so much together, I don’t even know where to start.
Thank you for listening and always telling me the truth, as hard as it was to hear. I will to
you road trips, blowing up your tire somewhere in Northern Wisconsin, both of our Beths,
matching outfits on accident, that time you showered 4 times in one day (which is ridiculous
but that’s beside the point), “meeeeeehhhhhhh”, hedgehogs, whangadangdoodle, hookup
journals, 4 hours and 17 minutes, rolling away from your bs, spending an entire night
FaceTiming and, most of all, whipping. I love you. ​
Will Kieffer: T
​hanks for sitting next to me
on the bus to the 8th grade trip and making me feel super uncomfortable. I will to you that
time I was stranded in Madison with Rebecca Lubar and we wanted you to come hang out
but you couldn’t. ​
Abby Loew: ​
Goodness gracious, Abby. You are just an amazing human and
I have appreciated your friendship immensely. Thank you for being so down to earth and
calming and just really freaking cool. I will to you the corn stand, twerking, and your
beautiful senior pictures that I am still obsessed with. Love ya babe. A
​bby Dallet:​
Thank you
for having stuck by my side for so long. I will to you long bus rides and all of Wisconsin.
Emma Wallace: ​
Of everyone included in this will, I have to thank you the most. I was
ridiculously scared of you from my first event until like sophomore year, when you showed
me that just because I was really weird and liked books more than people, I could still be
friends with people like you (aka cool people). You showed me that I truly belonged in this
community, even when I didn’t think I did. Thank you for your support and I have loved the
time I spent with you. I will to you sleepy bus rides and Culvers. Thanks again. ​
Phoebe Ellis:
Hey, girl. You were like my first friend in NFTY, and we may have lost touch a little, but I will
never stop admiring your way with people and how fearless you are. Love you forever.
SydSpan: ​
Girl, you’re insane. I will to you Veida, Beyonce, and that time I lost my Asefah
dress and wore yours. ​
Abby Shiff: ​
Thank you for taking care of my unicorn PillowPet for
like a month. You da bomb. I will to you the Newark airport and forgetting to do Push Week
like a million times. Thank you for all of the work you have put in this year, and I can’t wait
to see all of the amazing things your future holds. ​
Jon Vercammen: ​
Thank you for
everything, from the Beit Cafe closet, to always understanding when I just needed a hug, to
being there for every eye roll, snicker, and chuckle during services at Beth Hillel. We may
not be as close as we once were, but I truly cherish our friendship and the time we have
spent together. I will to you Beth Hillel and every Senior Circle ever, and also the world. You
deserve it, and more. ​
Max Lewin: ​
Oh, Maxie. I entered this year not knowing what to
expect, and I somehow still managed to be surprised at every twist and turn. Thank you for
always having a sense of humor, and always knowing how to calm me down. J
​ulia Dennen:
J, I’m gonna keep this short and sweet, just like you. You are the most insane individual I
have ever met, in the best way. I’m going to miss you so much next year. Thank you for all
the late night FaceTimes, the pep talks, the advice, the cuddles and the times we stayed up
way way too late showering even though we had meetings at like 8 am. Love you until the
end of time. ​
Sarah Schwartz: ​
Thank you for being the best counterpart I could have
imagined. The fact that we were lucky enough to experience this together still astounds
me, but I couldn’t be more grateful. I will to you our older siblings, meeting in the Gurnee
Mills food court, New Years Eve, and dancing. I love you. ​
Eli Cooper, Marlee Ribnick,
Trevor Mann, Hannah Jacobs, Suzannah Sparks, Annie Schwenk and all the other old
people: ​
Thank you for being friends to me when I will still that awkward ninth grader who
had no friends and no idea how to socialize. I owe my entire NFTY experience to you. ​
Alec:
Well, NFTY for me started with you, so I guess it should end that way too. You have been
the greatest older brother I could have asked for. I am so lucky. Thank you.
Well, there ya go. To all of NFTY Northern, I leave every tear I have shed in the name of
NFTY (so most of my tears).
With love always,
Emily Danielle Birz
On behalf of your 5775-5776 Regional Board, we want to say thank
you, NFTY-NO! This region is amazing and we had an incredible time
this past year!
XOXO,
Max, Emily, Andrea, Sydney, Rachel & Abby
Hold up, what’s next???
NFTY CANOe Summer Kallah!!
August 17-21.
Camp OSRUI.
Be there.
WAIT! ONE MORE THING!
Don’t forget to start thinking about CONVENTION!
NFTY Convention is in Chicago from February 17-20th, 2017
(More info to come)
Keep an eye out for more registration information on our
website: www.northern.nfty.org