Meet our Regional Board
Micah Feinstein
PresidentSAR! My name is Micah Feinstein and I am your President for 2016-2017! I hail from Tree of Life Congregation in Columbia, SC and…Team Members
Micah Feinstein
President SAR! My name is Micah Feinstein and I am your President for 2016-2017! I hail from Tree of Life Congregation in Columbia, SC and am a member of COFTY. I like Thai food, traveling, volunteering and empowering others. I am involved in student government, cross country, French Club, and other cool things at school. SAR is the place where I am happiest and I am honored to have the incredible opportunity to lead this region!
Hannah Greenblat
Programming Vice PresidentShalom NFTY-SAR!!! My name is Hannah Greenblat, and I am beyond excited to serve for the 2016 – 2017 year as your Programming Vice…Team Members
Hannah Greenblat
Programming Vice PresidentShalom NFTY-SAR!!! My name is Hannah Greenblat, and I am beyond excited to serve for the 2016 – 2017 year as your Programming Vice President. I am a senior at Brookwood High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia. I am involved in my theater program as an actress, crew member, and teacher assistant for the intro to theater class. I have been an active member of my youth group, CDTTY (mooooo) where I have served on CDTTY’s board since freshman year! A favorite program of mine was CDTTYs Improv Night because I was able to use my love for theater and everyone was able to participate. I have enjoyed being CDTTY’s PVP and can’t wait to be PVP of such an amazing Jewish youth movement! I attended the URJ Kutz Camp in the summers of 2015 and 2016, and was also a Drama Camp Counselor at the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta). If I’m not programming or on stage; I will either be traveling, hanging out with friends, or randomly dancing in my room. I can’t wait to have another fantastic year of programs and memories!!!!!
Rachael Davis
Social Action Vice PresidentHi, SAR! My name is Rachael Davis, and I am so excited to be your Social Action Vice President for this year! I am…Team Members
Rachael Davis
Social Action Vice President
Hi, SAR! My name is Rachael Davis, and I am so excited to be your Social Action Vice President for this year! I am 17 years old and live in Charlotte, North Carolina where I am a member of Temple Beth-El and LIBERTY. I am also a senior at Providence High School where I am involved in Mosaic Club, Tri-M Music Honors Society, and endless amounts of homework. Some of my favorite things are Parks and Rec, Game of Thrones, books of any genre, and musicals! If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to contact me. I can’t wait to spend another amazing year with all of you and see all of the astonishing things we accomplish!
Drew Baker
Religious & Cultural Vice PresidentHi. I’m Drew Baker and I’m your Religious and Cultural Vice President for 2016-2017. I currently reside in Alpharetta, Georgia and attend Alpharetta High…Team Members
Drew Baker
Religious & Cultural Vice PresidentHi. I’m Drew Baker and I’m your Religious and Cultural Vice President for 2016-2017. I currently reside in Alpharetta, Georgia and attend Alpharetta High School. I am a member of HOTTY (House of Tikvah Temple Youth; the best youth group) from Temple Beth Tikvah in Roswell, Georgia. I have attended URJ Camp Coleman for 8 summers, and the summer of 2015 I went to Israel, which was absolutely amazing. I love roller coasters, and am a member of an international theme park enthusiast community – ThemeParkReview. Please ask me any questions about roller coasters if you want to spark a conversation with me, I would love it. I love going to the movies. I have grown a real passion for Judaism, and I would love to help you find yours. Can’t wait for a great year!
Lexi Morris
Membership Vice PresidentHey NFTY SAR! I’m Lexi Morris, your 2016-17 Membership Vice President! I live in Jacksonville, Florida, home to JAFTY. When I’m not talking about NFTY…Team Members
Lexi Morris
Membership Vice PresidentHey NFTY SAR! I’m Lexi Morris, your 2016-17 Membership Vice President! I live in Jacksonville, Florida, home to JAFTY. When I’m not talking about NFTY (I never actually stop), you can usually find me dancing at random moments, eating fruit, watching New Girl, keeping my snap streaks alive or obsessing over SARina. This movement has taught me so much about the importance of leadership in the Jewish community and has given me more opportunities than I can say. I cannot wait to lead this incredible region throughout this year and watch each of you develop new friendships! If you have questions about ANYTHING or just want to talk, you can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or you can email me at sar-mvp@nfty.org! Get ready for a spectacular year NFTY SAR!
Val Light
Communications Vice PresidentShalom NFTY-SAR! My name is Val Light and I am so delighted that I have the honor of serving as your Communications Vice President…Team Members
Val Light
Communications Vice President
Shalom NFTY-SAR! My name is Val Light and I am so delighted that I have the honor of serving as your Communications Vice President this year! I am a junior at Walton High School in Marietta, GA, where I am involved with Principals Leadership Committee, Jew Crew, Walton Ambassador Program, Walton Leadership Team, and more! In my free time, you can find me crying about how much I love dogs, watching 30 second Facebook cooking videos, attempting to master my makeup skills, Snapchatting, eating kale (my fav food), or laughing at memes! I am obsessed with social media and one of my goals for the year is to bring crocs back (it will happen!!!) If you have any questions or just want to talk, PLEASE feel free to contact me on Facebook, through email SAR-CVP@nfty.org, or you can slide into my DM’s! I absolutely cannot wait to spend this year leading the region I love the most!
Sarah Jacobs
Head SongleaderShalom SAR! My name is Sarah Jacobs and I am so honored to be your Head Songleader this year! I live in Jacksonville, Florida, home of the worst NFL…Team Members
Sarah Jacobs
Head SongleaderShalom SAR! My name is Sarah Jacobs and I am so honored to be your Head Songleader this year! I live in Jacksonville, Florida, home of the worst NFL team but the best TYG- JAFTY! When I’m not songleading, you can find me running the drama club at Nease High School, performing in a play, watching The Office, dancing, and sleeping when I can. If you are ever interested in songleading, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am beyond excited to create some Magical Music Moments this year with you!
NFTY Southern Area is governed by a board of teen leaders who are elected by their peers that serve a one-year term. Regional board members play a critical role in all aspects of running the region including event planning and marketing, and mentoring teen leaders from our local youth communities. The regional board is mentored by a Regional Advisor who oversees all programs and administration.
Meet our Regional Staff
Adam Griff
NFTY-SAR Regional Director of Youth Engagement212-452-6767
From Cleveland to Denver, Boulder to Atlanta, Adam has worked to engage and inspire Jewish teens across the county. While in high school, he…Team Members
Adam Griff
NFTY-SAR Regional Director of Youth Engagement212-452-6767
From Cleveland to Denver, Boulder to Atlanta, Adam has worked to engage and inspire Jewish teens across the county. While in high school, he served as Treasurer and Programming Vice-President of YGOTS in NFTY-OV. During college, he began working at Shwayder Camp, a Reform camp owned by Temple Emanuel in Denver. He also began working with NFTY-MV as the Regional Songleader. After college, Adam moved to Denver, where he worked as the Assistant Director of Shwayder Camp, as an advisor and chaperone in NFTY-MV, and as the retreat director at Congregation Har HaShem in Boulder. For the past 8 years, Adam has served as the founder and director of Adamah Adventures. During that time, he and his wife worked as the youth directors of Congregation Dor Tamid and Temple Beth Tikvah. Adam has loved spending the last 8 years involved in NFTY-SAR and is thrilled to begin his new role as Regional Director.
Adam earned an MBA from Georgia State University in 2013. His hobbies include traveling, cooking, hiking, skiing, and reading a good book. He and his wife Bobbee live in Roswell, GA with their son Jonathan.