A network of Jewish global citizens. Improving the world. Together.

What in the world is OLAM?
Members of the OLAM network working together on a sign. Text: A network of Jewish global citizens. Improving the world. Together.
Members of the OLAM network working together on a sign. Text: A network of Jewish global citizens. Improving the world. Together.

A network of Jewish global citizens. Improving the world. Together.

What in the world is OLAM?
WHO WE ARE

OLAM is a network of Jews and Israelis committed to global development and service - practitioners, philanthropists, leaders, and young adults.

Together, we strive to grow our collective impact, raise awareness within the Jewish community about the importance of supporting vulnerable populations around the world, and live out our most deeply held values.

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January Spotlights

SPOTLIGHT

Focal Point 2024
Navigating a New Tomorrow, Together

Join us in New York City on May 28 & 29, to network and connect with Jewish and Israeli individuals and organizations engaged in international development, humanitarian aid, and global volunteering.

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Support Jewish & Israeli Organizations Responding to Hurricane Melissa

Learn who is on the ground and how you can support their life-saving work

Who is Responding?

Peoplehood in Practice

A practical guide to designing meaningful and intentional encounters between young Jews from Israel and the Diaspora

Start Building Bridges

Isolation, Antisemitism and a Thirst for Community

A first-of-its-kind quantitative study that sheds light on the experiences of Jewish practitioners working in secular international development and humanitarian aid organizations.

Read the Report

Global Giving Guide

Check out OLAM's new Global GIving Guide, created in partnership with the Jewish Communal Fund, which offers tools & resources for giving ethically around the world.

Explore the Guide

Impact of October 7th on OLAM's Network

In this powerful video, which was featured at OLAM's Focal Point conference in May 2024, six members of the OLAM network describe the impact of the October 7th attack and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war on them and their organizations.

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How can you harness the power of the OLAM network?

Do you work in international development, humanitarian aid, or global service?

Network, learn, and pursue ethical practices with other Jewish & Israeli practitioners and organizations

Annual conference

Ethical practice workshops

Networking events

Subsidies

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Are you a Jewish communal professional, 
funder, or rabbi?

Deepen your own knowledge and access tools to engage your community with global issues, through a Jewish framework

Workshops & trainings

Study trips

Speaking engagements

Annual conference

Start mobilizing your own community
Do you want to volunteer, pursue a degree, or work in international development?

Get the experience and tools you need to take the next step in your career

Fellowships & internships

Volunteer opportunities

Academic opportunities

Professional networking

Learn about opportunities available to you

What people are saying about OLAM

“This opportunity would not have been an option without OLAM. NALA’s network increased drastically from the visit, and it completely changed the way I think about engaging with the Jewish community in North America. The encounters really helped ‘fill my battery’ after an intense period that left me somewhat drained.”

Jacob Sztokman, Founding Director, Gabriel Project Mumbai

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OLAM has really proved its worth, when it comes to connecting the Jewish organizations involved in international development and humanitarian aid. These connections have led to meaningful collaborations in the field that have truly impacted local communities across the globe.

Ruth Messinger, Social Justice Consultant

OLAM makes the world a little smaller, helps me connect the physical and spiritual dots, and gives me inspiration to do things that are usually just too hard for me to confront some days. Thank you OLAM for having our back and lifting our spirits.

Yosef Abramowitz, Energiya Global

Hartman's partnership with OLAM has yielded new insights about the intersection of power, sovereignty, and global responsibility in Jewish life today. We're excited to continue working with OLAM to bring these ideas to wider audiences.

Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Shalom Hartman Institute

We are proud of the longstanding and treasured partnership the Office of the Chief Rabbi has forged with OLAM, dedicated to inspiring young Jewish adults across Britain to work toward our shared commitment to global Jewish responsibility, and to contributing to a more compassionate world, based on Jewish values.

Dan Bacall, Office of the Chief Rabbi

OLAM's educators are masterful at using Jewish texts to probe modern questions. The sessions they delivered challenged my perspective and gave me new insight into my commitment to care for the world's most vulnerable citizens.

Cindy Greenberg, Repair the World

Being an OLAM member has done wonders for my professional network. As an independent consultant, I've had several direct professional opportunities arise as a result of events facilitated by OLAM. All of this in addition to the wonderful learning and social interactions that come along with it. One of the most professionally rewarding networks I belong to!

Andrew Carmona, OLAM Individual Member

OLAM plays a key role as a connector, which has been invaluable to HIAS as we explore partnerships with other international Jewish humanitarian agencies across all the countries in which we work.

Merrill Zack, HIAS

OLAM has been a gamechanger for CADENA because of the interaction with other orgs, the other cooperation, we are now working with NATAN, in Colombia and Guatemala, and if OLAM wasn’t there, this networking wouldn’t be possible.

Annie Vainrub, CADENA

I am so appreciative of the access to resources that individual OLAM membership gives me. Being part of the OLAM network enriches my professional and personal life.

Julie Richards, OLAM Individual Member

OLAM's support has allowed us to learn, connect, meet new stakeholders, raise awareness of our cause, and expand our reach. We are proud to be part of this network of exceptional individuals.

Or Mor-Yosef, ARDC

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