About Us
The OU Israel Center Team
Chaim Pelzner
Director of Youth Programs - Oraita, Camp Dror
Chaim holds a M.A in Educational Administration from Bar Ilan University. In 1999 Chaim began his career as an educator in the city of Kharkov in the Ukraine, working for the OU. In 2002, he joined OU Israel, and today is Director of Youth Programs, responsible for NESTO, Oraita and Camp Dror.
Chaim, with his wife and five children, lives in the settlement Shaarai Tikva, located in west Samaria.
What We Do
About The Programs
Our programs aim to create Jewish environments which welcome and accept each individual. The programs continuously evolve with the spiritual and physical needs of the people we work with.
OU Israel Center
A center where Jews can connect, explore and revitalize their relationship with Torah, Israel and the Jewish people. Find out More
Makom Balev
A youth group with a mission to embrace, empower and inspire Israel’s youth. Find out More
Mashiv HaRuach - Soldiers
Connecting Israel’s soldiers with land of Israel to instill pride and passion for our nation and our country. Find out More
Oraita
A unique hangout encouraging Jewish identity and social responsibility in Israeli teens. Find out More
News
Women's Mission to Israel
OU Israel is proud to present a fabulous Women’s Mission to Israel
Radio show hosted by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi Avi Berman and Yisroel Goren.
Radio show hosted by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Rabbi Avi Berman and Yisroel Goren. Listen to an inspiring discussion regarding important issues that affect today’s youth living in Israel. (In Hebrew)
http://www.ouisrael.org/audio/detail/radio-show-hosted-by-rabbi-shmuel-eliyahu-rabbi-avi-berman-and-yisroel-gore/