MEMBERS CIRCLES
Connect your professional work with an inviting Jewish community
WHAT ARE OLAM MEMBERS CIRCLES?
Members Circles provide an immersive cohort experience for Jewish professionals working in international development, humanitarian aid, and global service. Over a series of meetings, participants engage with high-level speakers, build relationships, exchange ideas and skills, and expand their professional networks - all within a Jewish framework.
OLAM has hosted in-person Members Circles in Washington, DC and London, while virtual Circles include participants from diverse corners of the globe.
OLAM has hosted in-person Members Circles in Washington, DC and London, while virtual Circles include participants from diverse corners of the globe.
What do we do in Members Circles?
Sharing, learning, connecting around the work you do and the issues you care about
Meeting with high-level international development experts
Learning about the work of Jewish international development and aid organizations
Jewish learning and reflections on global issues, and joint celebrations of Jewish holidays
Deepening knowledge of OLAM, it's values, and global network, and gaining access to exclusive OLAM programming
Members Circle participants have been based in 12 countries, and have worked at: The World Bank, USAID, CARE, Palladium, Inter-Agency Development Bank, Women for Women International, Social Impact, and more.
Speakers We Have Heard From
What Circle Participants are saying
I really enjoyed meeting other Jews who are also trying to do great things in our world. It is comforting to know that I am not alone. It's also such a great opportunity to share resources, knowledge, and ideas in a stress-free environment.
Shoshanna Cohen, Virtual Circle
I greatly appreciated the opportunity to be part of a community, and I look forward to keeping in touch with several of the people I met through the Members Circle.
Susan Moinester, Virtual Circle
I find it personally motivating to connect my work in this way to the Jewish community, which is extremely important to my identity.
Bari Rabin, Virtual Circle
Given the situation in Israel today, on a personal level, it was highly beneficial to be in a Jewish space.
Neta Hanien, Virtual Circle