Annual Summer Appeal – 2020
In Israel It Takes a Village In Israel, over 600 disadvantaged young people have found solace and an education at NA’AMAT’s Kanot Youth Village. Here at Kanot, our students gain the new skills and encouragement they need to make better lives for themselves. Whether their passion is law enforcement, agriculture, or equestrian/veterinary studies, these […]
NA’AMAT USA 2019 Convention in Israel Provides Opportunity for Members to Experience NA’AMAT’s Vital Centers for Women & Children
Los Angeles, CA 1/14/20 – November was a landmark month for NA’AMAT USA as members from across the United States met in Israel for the 2019 National Convention. The convention brought together NA’AMAT’s many dynamic American and Israeli leaders for an always-anticipated opportunity to work together toward defining the future of the organization. To have […]
Jan Gurvitch Installed As President Of NA’AMAT USA
Los Angeles, CA 1/7/20 – Longtime NA’AMAT member Jan Gurvitch has been installed as the newest President of the National Board of NA’AMAT USA. The ceremony took place at NA’AMAT’s 43rd National Convention when it was convened in Israel this past November. In her acceptance speech, Gurvitch recognized the legacy of the Pioneer Women and […]
NA’AMAT USA Convention in Israel, 2019
Guest post by Sharon Sutker McGowan From visiting the Women’s Health & Empowerment Center in Sderot, near the Gaza border, to touring the Kanot boarding school with its dairy farm and equestrian program, attendees of NA’AMAT USA’s recent convention in Israel saw firsthand how NA’AMAT dramatically changes lives for the better, while also learning about […]
NA’AMAT PITTSBURGH: ONE YEAR AFTER THE MASSACRE
A Story of Recovery On Saturday October 27, 2018, Shabbat morning services were getting underway by the three congregations that gather at The Tree of Life building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At 9:55 AM, congregants of Tree of Life, Dor Hadash and New Light Congregations were senselessly massacred by an antisemitic […]
NA’AMAT USA Awards Annual Professional Scholarships and Research Grants at Ceremony in Israel
Los Angeles, CA 9/10/19 – In an exciting and inspirational ceremony held in Israel this summer, NA’AMAT recognized the latest recipients of the NA’AMAT Professional Scholarships. With nearly 200 highly qualified recipients, these scholarships enable deserving Israeli women to pursue their undergraduate and post graduate educations at various colleges and universities throughout Israel. As part […]
DCLA Spells Big Success for NA’AMAT USA – San Fernando Valley Council
Los Angeles, CA 11/18/18 — On November 18, 2018, a community award ceremony was held at the American Jewish University under the auspices of the San Fernando Valley Council of NA’AMAT USA. Known as the “Distinguished Community Leader Awards” or DCLA, this annual luncheon honors and celebrates community leaders who have given distinguished service to […]
Scholarship Recipients Archive
Each year, NA’AMAT awards financial assistance to about 200 academically gifted Israeli women enabling them to follow their dreams and pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in challenging programs of study. Below you’ll hear about the inspiring work our scholarship recipients from years past have undertaken. “Electric Properties of Self-Assembled Peptide Nanostructures towards their Implementation in […]
NA’AMAT USA Awards Annual Scholarships At Ceremony In Israel
Los Angeles, CA 7/18/18 – In a moving and memorable ceremony held in Israel on July 11, 2018, NA’AMAT recognized the latest recipients of the NA’AMAT Professional Scholarships. With nearly 200 recipients including 4 research grants in chemistry and pharmacology and 4 research grants in Gender Studies, these scholarships have allowed deserving Israeli women to […]
New Women’s Health & Empowerment Center in Sderot
New NA’AMAT Women’s Health & Empowerment Center in Sderot Brings Vital Services to One of Israel’s Most Vulnerable Cities In the Fall of 2017, NA’AMAT USA celebrated the grand opening of its new Women’s Center in Israel. Located in the western Negev, one mile from the Gaza Strip, Sderot is an important location for this […]
Distinguished Community Leaders Awards Luncheon Means Big Success For NA’AMAT San Fernando Valley Council
On October 29, 2017, a community award ceremony was held at the American Jewish University under the auspices of the San Fernando Valley Council of NA’AMAT USA. Known as the “Distinguished Community Leader Awards” or DCLA, this annual luncheon honors and celebrates community leaders who have given distinguished service to NA’AMAT and to the community […]
Fellowship Winner Announced
NA’AMAT USA is pleased to announce that Ms. Cara Rock-Singer of Philadelphia, PA is the recipient of the Second NA’AMAT USA Research Fellowship in Honor of Elizabeth J. Raider. In addition, Dr. Tanya Zion-Waldoks of Beer-Sheva, Israel has been awarded an Honorable Mention.
