Masorti Olami

Masorti Olami Masorti Olami (World Council of Synagogues, Inc.) builds, renews and strengthens Jewish life throughout the world.

Masorti Olami means Masorti/Conservative Judaism around the world. The organization was founded in 1957 under the name “The World Council of Synagogues, Inc” in New York, and later, Rabbi Joseph Wernik transferred the office to Jerusalem under the name Masorti Olami. The organization was founded with the dream of making Masorti/Conservative Judaism a force in the Jewish world. Today, together with our partners in Israel and North America, we represent ~2 million Jews around the world. We exist and thrive in six regions, including Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Former Soviet Union. Masorti/Conservative Judaism offers Jews a unique approach to Judaism. We practice a robust and Halachic Judaism firmly rooted in Torah and Mitzvot but fully integrated into our modern-day lives. We distinguish ourselves by examining the values of egalitarianism, pluralism, humanism, tolerance and democracy in the development of Jewish tradition alongside traditional halachic sources. We encourage both women and men to be active in all areas of synagogue and community life. Our NOAM youth movement and camps are transformative experiences. Campers build lifelong friendships while bringing Jewish practice and love of Israel into their daily lives. Our strength also comes from our close partnerships with organizations from all across the Movement including Marom, MERCAZ Olami, NOAM Olami and the Conservative/Masorti institutions throughout Israel and North America. We invite you to visit our Masorti/Conservative congregations and discover new, vibrant egalitarian Jewish communities wherever your travels may take you.

Members of our Abayudaya communities in Uganda have completed the first ever three-month online Torah chanting course wh...
14/10/2026

Members of our Abayudaya communities in Uganda have completed the first ever three-month online Torah chanting course which was developed by the European Academy for Jewish Liturgy together with the experience and support of Masorti Olami.

Led by Hazzan Michael Stein, the weekly sessions introduced participants to the Ta’amei HaMikra (trope) system and helped them improve their Hebrew pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. They also worked on chanting the opening of Beresh*t, with the final class taking place shortly before the High Holidays.

Through this course, more members of the Abayudaya communities now have the skills to serve as ba’alei k’riah (Torah readers). This creates more opportunities to take part in leading community prayer, share their learning with others, and help carry the tradition of Torah reading from one generation to the next.

Kol hakavod to everyone who completed the course for their dedication, and to Hazzan Michael Stein and EAJL for their guidance throughout!

❱❱ Donate today and help us support more programs that respond to their needs and strengthen Jewish life in their communities: masortiolami.org/support-abayudaya-communities. Your support helps make Jewish learning opportunities like this possible, equipping members of the Abayudaya communities to lead and enrich local Jewish and religious life.

12/10/2026

Our Masorti/Conservative communities celebrated Sukkot with moments of joy, shared traditions, and time together. Wherever we gathered, the holiday reminded us of the connections we share and the joy of belonging.

We hope you had a joyful Sukkot! Take a look at celebrations from across our movement and the people who made them special.

Communities mentioned:

ATID | Barcelona, Spain
Bet El | Mexico City, Mexico
Comunidad Bet Hilel | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centro Israelita Porto-Alegrense | Porto Alegre, Brazil
Círculo Israelita de Santiago | Santiago de Chile, Chile
Comunidad Hertzlia | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Comunidad Israelita De Santa Fe | Santa Fe, Argentina
Comunidad Israelita Sefaradí, | Santiago, Chile
Marom Budapest | Budapest, Hungary
Comunidad Dor Jadash | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Comunidad El Jai Bialik | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Emanuel Synagogue | Sydney, Australia
Hadassah Primary School | Mbale, Uganda
Kehilá Bahía Blanca | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Kehila San Juan | San Juan, Argentina
Чернівецька громада консервативного іудаїзму Aviv | Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Kehillat Israel Kasuku | Nyandarua County, Kenya
Centro Comunitario Lamroth Hakol | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Maayane Or | Nice, France
Єврейська громада консервативного юдаїзму міста Києва "Масорет" | Kyiv, Ukraine
Masorti Kharkiv | Kharkiv, Ukraine
Nabugoye Community | Mbale, Uganda
Namanyonyi Synagogue | Mbale, Uganda
NCI Montevideo | Montevideo, Uruguay
New Essex Synagogue | Essex, UK
New London Synagogue | London, UK
Comunidad Or Israel | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Synagoge Oranienburger Straße | Berlin, Germany
Shalom Masorti Congregation | Johannesburg, South Africa
Tikvat Israel Congregation | Kampala, Uganda

Today, on Israel’s National Day of Remembrance for the October 7 Disaster, observed on 24 Tishrei, we remember those mur...
05/10/2026

Today, on Israel’s National Day of Remembrance for the October 7 Disaster, observed on 24 Tishrei, we remember those murdered, those taken hostage, and all whose lives were forever changed. We hold their families, loved ones, and all who continue to bear the pain of that day in our hearts. As we approach the third anniversary of the attacks, we mark this memorial day for the first time with no hostages remaining in Gaza.

The wounds of October 7 remain present in Israel, throughout Jewish communities around the world, and in the lives of countless individuals and families. Even amid these challenges, our Masorti/Conservative communities and Jews around the world continue the sacred work of caring for one another and sustaining Jewish life through prayer, learning, and acts of compassion.

Masorti Olami stands alongside these communities, supporting local leaders and strengthening relationships across countries. Unity requires effort: it grows through the support we extend to one another and our shared commitment to a Jewish future.

As we remember those we lost, we renew our dedication to that work. May their memory inspire us to strengthen our communities, deepen our connections, and build a future rooted in resilience, responsibility, and hope.

May their memories be a blessing.

Moadim L’Simcha! From meals in the sukkah to gatherings with friends and neighbours, we hope you’re enjoying moments of ...
29/09/2026

Moadim L’Simcha! From meals in the sukkah to gatherings with friends and neighbours, we hope you’re enjoying moments of joy and connection with your community this Sukkot.

We’d love to see how Masorti/Conservative communities around the world are celebrating. Send your photos to [email protected] or tag us in your Sukkot posts.

Learn more about the Harvest Festival! Explore our Sukkot resources in different languages at masortiolami.org/resource/sukkot

Wishing you a joyful rest of Sukkot!

As we hold the four species (Arba’ah Minim) on Sukkot, the Etrog (Citron), Lulav (Palm Branch), Hadass (Myrtle), and Ara...
24/09/2026

As we hold the four species (Arba’ah Minim) on Sukkot, the Etrog (Citron), Lulav (Palm Branch), Hadass (Myrtle), and Aravah (Willow) remind us that every person and community brings something essential to our global Masorti/Conservative movement. That belief guides our work at Masorti Olami: supporting communities in their own contexts and strengthening the ties between them.

Chag Sukkot Sameach to our communities and friends around the world!

❱❱ We’d love to see how you’re celebrating. Tag Masorti Olami in your Sukkot photos and posts.

Visit our Sukkot Special and explore valuable resources in different languages: masortiolami.org/resource/sukkot

We are horrified by the news of the shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue, our Masorti/Conservative community in Bell...
23/09/2026

We are horrified by the news of the shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue, our Masorti/Conservative community in Belleville, Ontario, as its members gathered for Yom Kippur. Our hearts are with the congregation, the injured police officer, and everyone affected.

Alongside with our partners at United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Rabbinical Assembly and the Cantors Assembly, we stand with Masorti/Conservative communities across Canada. Gunfire outside a synagogue, where people had gathered to pray, is a terrifying violation of the safety every Jewish community deserves. Jewish people must be free to gather and pray without fear. We call on leaders and communities everywhere to condemn antisemitism clearly and unequivocally, and to act to protect Jewish life.

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Masorti Europe Regional Conference! Secure your spot today: bit.ly/ME-Confe...
22/09/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Masorti Europe Regional Conference! Secure your spot today: bit.ly/ME-Conference-2026

From November 6–8, leaders, professionals, members, and guests from across the Masorti world will gather in Paris for a weekend of shared Shabbat experiences, learning, meaningful conversations, and new connections.

Marking 20 years of Masorti Europe, the conference will create space to learn from the diversity of Jewish life across our communities, exchange ideas, and strengthen the relationships that connect our global Masorti/Conservative movement.

Kol Hakavod to Masorti Europe and our communities across the region on two decades of shaping vibrant Masorti Jewish life. We look forward to celebrating this milestone together in Paris and to all that lies ahead!

❱❱ Flyers in different languages and the event overview are available at masortiolami.org/event/masorti-europe-conference-2026

Mazal tov to Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth on celebrating 10 years of service to Emanuel Synagogue, our Masorti/Conservative c...
17/09/2026

Mazal tov to Rabbi Rafi Kaiserblueth on celebrating 10 years of service to Emanuel Synagogue, our Masorti/Conservative community in Sydney and one of Australia’s largest Jewish congregations!

Over the past decade, Rabbi Rafi has become an integral part of the Emanuel community, accompanying its members through moments of celebration, transition, loss, and renewal while helping strengthen Jewish life in Sydney and beyond.

As a member of the Masorti Olami Board, Rabbi Rafi also brings his experience, commitment, and global perspective to our work across the worldwide Masorti/Conservative movement.

We are proud to celebrate this meaningful milestone with him and the entire Emanuel Synagogue community. Here’s to many more years of leadership, service, and community.

You can read more about Rabbi Rafi’s journey and his first decade at Emanuel Synagogue in this profile by JWire: jwire.com.au/the-global-rabbi-who-found-a-home-in-sydney

Yom Kippur offers a time to look inward, acknowledge where we have fallen short, seek forgiveness, and consider how we c...
17/09/2026

Yom Kippur offers a time to look inward, acknowledge where we have fallen short, seek forgiveness, and consider how we can move forward with greater compassion, responsibility, and purpose.

Across our global Masorti/Conservative movement, may prayer, reflection, and teshuvah (return) deepen our connection to one another and to our tradition, renewing our commitment to turn our values into meaningful action.

Masorti Olami wishes you a meaningful Yom Kippur and Gmar Chatima Tova. May we be sealed for a year of peace, healing, and hope.

❱❱ Explore the meaning and traditions of the Day of Atonement through a multilingual collection of resources at masortiolami.org/resource/yom-kippur.

16/09/2026

Kol hakavod to our partners at Masorti AmLat on the launch of Kolenu, a new video series giving representatives from Masorti groups and organizations across Latin America the opportunity to introduce their work and show how their distinct local experiences contribute to our shared Masorti story.

Through these perspectives, Kolenu offers a closer look at Jewish life across the region, while highlighting the values and relationships that connect Latin America to our worldwide movement.

Opening the series, Flavio Milman Shansis, Vice President of Masorti AmLat and a member of the Masorti Olami Board, reflects on the organization’s role as a bridge between communities and on the strength of belonging to a diverse, united family, while also sharing a Shana Tova message for the year ahead.

Visit Masorti AmLat’s page to watch more videos from Kolenu (in Spanish and Portuguese) and learn about the organization’s work and impact across the region.

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