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Olami NA

Olami NA, Lakewood

Thanks for taking the time to find out a little more about us. We hope this gives you a taste of what our community is all about.

We want to lead a life of meaning – to do work that fills us with purpose and fulfillment.

We want adventure – to have fun and enjoy life! To grow authentic roots and to branch out into new worlds.

We want to be good – to be better humans, and contribute our unique color to the full spectrum of light that makes the world a better place.

And we want to do it with others – a community of like-minded people. To make new friends, and deepen our existing relationships.

We don’t think these are complicated or too much to ask for.

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What they run

Discover the Jewish mentorship experience designed to empower you professionally and personally.

Whether your mentor becomes a trusted friend or a strategic advisor, they play a pivotal role in helping you overcome challenges, make confident decisions, and pave the way toward a future that excites you. Gain from your mentor’s personal experience and Jewish wisdom.

Launch your mentorship journey with a 10-week program to build your personalized blueprint. Then, dive into advanced tracks to continue growing with the guidance of your mentor.

Step into the story of you. Discover how Judaism views each life as an ongoing narrative, with each chapter uniquely your own. Together, you and your mentor will start building a connection as you explore the insights and tools to help you author the life you want to live.

Zoom out and see your life from a bird’s-eye view. You’ll explore the bigger picture of your life, tracing the connections between where you come from, where you are, and where you want to go. Your mentor will help you find strength in your roots and clarity in your goals as you map out the path ahead.

What makes you, you? Unlock the essence of who you are—your strengths, individuality, and purpose. This session deepens your relationship with your mentor as they support you in recognizing your potential and developing a clearer sense of self-worth.

Discover the power of your roots. Knowing where you come from can be a source of strength and resilience. Together you’ll explore the stories and lessons of those who came before you, and how their journeys can inform your own. In collaboration with your mentor, you will draw wisdom from the past to better equip you for life’s challenges.

Chart your own course with your mentor’s guidance. What does a meaningful life look like to you? You’ll explore values and decisions that lead to true fulfilment. Drawing on ancient wisdom, you will identify paths to success that align with who you are and who you want to become.

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Getting there

Want to share an idea with us? Or have feedback on a recent experience with Olami or our member organizations? Or can’t find an organization in your region? Contact us. We’d be happy to hear from you.

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Are you like me? Looking for answers, for direction, for what will give you meaning, success and happiness in your life? Do you turn to a trusted mentor, follow a podcast, read self-help books or articles online, always searching outside yourself. But what if you already knew what to do?

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By Jackie Glaser, Olami Connect Director We are in the Jewish month of Nissan! This is a month characterized by spiritual power and opportunity. It’s time when we have access to tap in to the power of spring, and even better, the exodus of Egypt. What does that mean you

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Who is here

Lakewood, NJ, USA

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