Dear Friends,
A New Year, a new conference.
We are working hard putting together OLAH’s Autumn conference in Budapest.
From the 15-18th of October 2023 we will again bring together the best OLAH community, an exciting program, enjoy an amazing city, wonderful local community, very special Gala night, learning, singing, crying, eating of course, and all the rest of the stuff that we do together so well.
We are waiting for you all to return, bring new friends and reach new countries and new communities
You can check in on Sunday 15/10/23,
The program will start on Monday morning at 8:00 am.
We will close the conference on Wednesday at 1:00 pm after lunch
Space is limited.
OLAH conferences bring together women from all backgrounds from all over Europe for a unique exclusive mind-blowing program where we are all being enriched, exposed to, and connected to our Jewish identity, and to one another.
During the conference we go through a unique journey that was developed especially for Jewish women in Europe from all backgrounds.
We will be exploring and learning different aspects and layers of our identity and heritage. We will step through the cycle of life and through the Jewish calendar in an extraordinary way, that will stay with wherever we go.
Born in Jerusalem and having lived in the Ukraine and Australia, Noa is the founder and CEO of Echad. Noa has founded and managed a youth program in the Ukraine, opened and managed a women's Jewish learning center in Australia and initiated many community activities including international group tours to Israel and has project managed many community events.
Noa has a wealth of experience initiating and developing community projects connecting different Jewish communities around the world and is an active volunteer in a unit for emergency services.
Noa has an MA in Computer Science, a BA in Mathematics, a BA in Jewish Studies and has completed the Rothschild Fund's course of community leadership and management.
Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel born and raised in Israel, is a Yoetzet Halacha and teaches Talmud and Halakha at Nishmat. She is the director of Matan's Advanced Halakha Program.
Mrs. Fraenkel is a co-founder of The Jerusalem unity prize and Unity Day project. She is a mother of seven and lives with her family in Nof Ayalon
Shellie Davis made Aliyah from New York in 1999. She lives in Gush Etzion with her husband and 5 children - 2 daughters born in NY and three sons born in Israel (must be something in the water). Her two oldest sons currently serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Shellie's hobbies include being involved with helping other people, which fills her soul. She loves coffee and reading and is always trying to improve as a person and learn new things. She considers herself a little shy, is but excited to meet you all with open arms.
Sophie Amar was born and raised in Antwerp Belgium, proud mother of five living in Israel since the age of 18. Sophie has years of experience in fields such as Informal Education, Project management, moderating and facilitating groups, business and social events planning, coordinating and organizing international delegations. Sophie is a member of the absorption committee in her hometown responsible for the absorption of new immigrants in Israel. In addition, she volunteers as a mentor in Singles’ organizations. Sophie holds a Bachelor Degree in Education and English Literature, a Parent’s Moderator and a Styling degree. Currently, Sophie works as the Event and Groups Manager at the Maaleh School of Cinema in Jerusalem.
Zsófi Heeger from Budapest, a mother of two. Graduated as a molecular biologist, but after the birth of the kids, decided to devote herself to her beloved hobby and passion - genealogy. Zsófi says: It is not only about finding ancestors, but also about getting people closer to one another - reuniting families, finding yourself.
Luba Kasre, born in Tel Aviv, is a nursing professional with a BSN degree and specialized certifications in parent guidance and emotional training with art tools. Luba brings extensive experience in training teams at Magen David Adom in Israel and as a pediatric ER nurse. After relocating with her husband and two children to Budapest, she transformed her passion for personal growth into a thriving business, guiding parents, empowering women, facilitating positive relocations experience, and conducting life-saving first aid workshops. Driven by a deep sense of mission, Luba is committed to sharing her knowledge and skills, creating a meaningful impact in her field.
