Masorti Programs: NOAM
NOAM (an acronym for No'ar Masorti, Masorti Youth), is a nationwide youth movement
that unites youngsters, 10 to 18 - years-old from from Masorti
kehillot and TALI schools with children from Orthodox, Reform and secular homes. At NOAM's 16 branches, some 2,500 young Israelis
come together to learn, first-hand, the meaning of pluralism and tolerance.
NOAM
members participate in weekly activities, Shabbatonim (weekend events),
seminars and tikkun olam, social action projects. Educational programming
focuses on subjects such as Jewish identity, Zionism, Jewish education and
more. All activities emphasize the importance of Jewish traditions infused
with the pluralistic and inclusive outlook that characterizes Masorti
Judaism. Every young person is made to feel welcome and acquires a sense of
belonging.
Age-appropriate activities take place on both local and national levels. Participation in NOAM provides unforgettable experiences and the opportunity for friendship while instilling leadership skills and Jewish values.
Each year, a NOAM group volunteers for community service, following high school graduation. Participants may work as coordinators in NOAM chapters, fulfilling requirements for national service in the IDF. NOAM also supports IDF Nahal (Pioneer Fighting Youth) units, in which members combine army service with community outreach. NOAM graduates are well integrated into all programs of the Masorti movement and are often instrumental in helping the movement grow.
NOAM is run by a dedicated staff of professionals and volunteers, based in Jerusalem under the director of Omer Pickholtz and Rabbi Deby Grinberg. Eleventh- and twelfth-grade NOAM members serve as counselors for the younger age groups, while members of garinim (NOAM graduates), lead older NOAM groups.
| Contact Information Director: Omer Pickholtz Rabbi: Deby Grinberg Address: P.O. Box 37153 91371 Jerusalem, ISRAEL |
Telephone: +972 (2) 624 6850 Fax: +972 (2) 624 6871 Email: noam@masorti.org |
Find a NOAM chapter |
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| JERUSALEM REGION East Talpiot - Kehillat Moreshet Avraham, 22 Rehov Adam French Hill - Kehillat Ramot Zion, 68 Bar Kochva St. Ramot - Yaar Ramot, 16A Ibn Shmuel St. Gilo - Shevat Achim, Tali School (Vardinon St.) Nataf |
CENTRAL Hasharon - MetroWest High School, Ra'anana Rehovot - Adat Shalom-Emanuel, 6 Miller St. Tel Aviv - Gimnasya Herzliya High School |
| NORTHERN REGION Haifa - Kehillat Moriah, 7 Horev St. Natzeret Ilit - Beit El, 14 Nitzanit St. Karmiel - Kehillat Hakerem, Shizaf Street Moshav Shorashim Kibbutz Hanaton/Ramat Yishai |
SOUTHERN REGION Ashkelon - Kehillat Netzach Yisrael, Givati St, Corner Harel St. Beer Sheva - Eshel Avraham, 72 Sderot Yerushalyim Kibbutz Ketura - D.N. Hevel Eilat |
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This program is supported by grants from the Jewish Agency for Israel, the JUF/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey. |
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