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CRJ Youth Groups:
CRJ believes in supporting the youth of our synagogue. If you are in grades 5-12, you are eligible to become a member of one of our fun and exciting youth groups! Club Chai (grades 5-6), OAFTY (grades 7-8) and GORFTY (grades 9-12) are our junior and senior youth groups belonging to the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NIFTY).



GORFTY (Greater Orlando Federation of Temple Youth)

GORFTY is CRJ’s Senior Youth Group. They compose a board for the year and
organize and implement activities throughout the school year. GORFTY is big on
social action and connecting Jewish teens together in the community. GORFTY
events take place throughout the whole school year, implementing Jewish values,
education and Fun!

GORFTY is affiliated with the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). As
NFTY-Southern Tropical members, GORFTYites are able to attend NFTY
conventions and activities around the area.



OAFTY (Orlando Area Federation of Temple Youth)

OAFTY is CRJ’s youth group for 7th and 8th graders. It is an opportunity for middle
school-aged teens to mingle with other kids their own age through various events
and programming. Since many children at this age are newly post-B’nai Mitzvah
students, OAFTY is a great way for kids to be able to reunite with their former
classmates in a fun, social and educational setting. Members of OAFTY also have
the opportunity to get a taste of NFTY (North American Federation of Temple
Youth) by experiencing events such as Hatikvah Kallah.

Club Chai

Club Chai is the newest and up-and-coming youth group for 5 and 6 graders at
CRJ. Similar to OAFTY and GORFTY, Club Chai serves as the starting block for
temple youth, and a chance for young children to find a home away from home. It is
an opportunity for children to socialize with their Hebrew school classmates outside
a formal educational setting.