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Can't wait to take part in SID Israel's upcoming conference for humanitarian and global development professionals - and to see what Ayelet Levin Karp, Dana Manor & Inbar Yaffe have planned! Looking forward to connecting with OLAM partners & members there, and to meeting Israeli practitioners that we don't yet know.

Want to be part of a space where changemakers come together to connect, grow, and inspire one another? Join OLAM's virtual Members Circle - an immersive cohort experience for Jewish professionals in global development and humanitarian aid! ✨ Hear from high-level speakers ✨ Expand your network worldwide ✨ Discuss the unique challenges of being Jewish in the field with fellow peers... and more. Click below to learn more and apply! Deadline: Nov 22 https://lnkd.in/eDav3MCD

In our Cheshvan #MonthlyMusings blog, we are delighted to share this inspiring & thought-provoking conversation between OLAM individual member Ariel Rosen Ingber and her husband, Rabbi David Ingber, Founder & Senior Director of Kehilat Romemu and Senior Director for Jewish Life at the 92nd Street Y! Together, they explore the Jewish values and spiritual insights that shape their lives, and share how their these guiding principles fuel their work and leadership - within their communities and in service to the world beyond. https://lnkd.in/dQ5eVbqV

🎙 Don't miss this enlightening conversation between OLAM CEO Dyonna Ginsburg, and noted authors & influencers - OLAM member Aviva Klompas and Daniel Gordis, on the Israel on the Inside podcast: https://lnkd.in/dKhvSmjE 🌏 Tune in as they delve into Aviva's book, Stand-Up Nation: Israeli Resilience in the Wake of Disaster, exploring the powerful narratives of Israelis who reach beyond their borders to support vulnerable communities around the globe and illuminating the spirit of the Israeli people and their enduring commitment to humanitarian efforts 📖 Join the conversation below, and then read the book to discover how OLAM partners are making a difference worldwide! Fair Planet Innovation: Africa Save a Child's Heart The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies Tevel b'Tzedek | תבל בצדק IsraAID NALA-NTD Advocacy, Learning, Action Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Energiya Global Capital Gabriel Project Mumbai CultivAid Amar Majuli Heroes For Life - לוחמים ללא גבולות

We’re excited to invite you to our next Global Networking Meetup, where Jewish and Israeli international development & humanitarian aid practitioners come together online from all corners of the globe to meet, connect, share, and inspire! This quarter, Stacey Swimer of World Jewish Relief will kick the event off with a look at the international development trends in the coming year. 🗓 Date: Wed, Nov. 13 🕒 Time: 10 AM (ET) / 3 PM (UK) / 5 PM (ISR) DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND YOUR NETWORK! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dERPKnab Hosted by OLAM, sid israel & Pears Program for Global Innovation

Why should Israel invest in international partnerships? What’s next for Israel's first ambassador to #Rwanda? OLAM individual member, Ambassador Dr. Ron Adam, joins OLAM's #GlobalVoices blog to explain why building bridges across borders is essential, reflect on his work with Rwandan youth, & share his vision for a more connected world 🌎 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/ds78GnkE #TikkunOlam #InternationalDevelopment #InternationalCooperation #PartnershipsBeyondPolitics #OLAMTogether

Thank you Liz Schrayer of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) and OLAM Board member Lisa Eisen of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies for your powerful words, at our recent event in Washington, DC to commemorate #October7 and reflect on its impact on our field. Some 3 dozen OLAM partners, members, and Jewish international development practitioners took part in the event, where new connections were made and we tackled issues such as staying steadfast in our global commitments while navigating the complexities of being Jewish in the field in these challenging times. If you know a Jewish individual working in the global development or humanitarian aid field who would benefit from joining our supportive community, tag them below!

CALLING JEWISH DEVELOPMENT & AID WORKERS IN DC: Join OLAM for this gathering to commemorate October 7th. Meet, connect, and discuss the unique impact of October 7th and the subsequent war on Jews in our field. With Liz Schrayer of the Global Leadership Coalition and Lisa Eisen of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. October 22, 6-8 PM Free for OLAM members; $10 for non-members Location will be provided upon registration. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dTJBqQvs

As we continue to mark the one-year anniversary of #October7, OLAM CEO Dyonna Ginsburg shared her own reflections, in a poignant Shalom Hartman Institute podcast. Listen to "A Nation That Still Can't Sleep" below:

"What if we lived with an acute awareness that everyone we encounter is carrying pain? Imagine how this type of understanding could foster empathy, and enable us to offer not only comfort, but also tangible support." On the brink of Rosh Hashana, after a year filled with complexity and pain, OLAM CEO Dyonna Ginsburg reflects on 10 insights she's come to appreciate more deeply this year - about the world, the Jewish people, and OLAM’s network of Jewish humanitarians: https://lnkd.in/dfY6TWkd