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IN NOAM’S WAYS
PUBLIC SERVICE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT REICHMAN UNIVERSITY
In memory of Noam Avramovich z”l, a brave young soldier whose life was tragically cut short in the October 7th attack at the Nahal Oz base, the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, under the leadership of Dean Prof. Liza Saban, is establishing an honors excellence program in public service. The course will be led by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yehudit Grisaro.
Noam was a dedicated soldier with a passionate vision of serving her country, harboring dreams of one day studying at Reichman University and ultimately becoming Prime Minister. Though her life was brutally interrupted, her family is committed to preserving her legacy and continuing her mission of public service.
The public service program, named in Noam’s honor, will seek to ensure that Noam’s vision of dedicated public service continues to inspire and guide future generations of Israeli leaders.
The program introduces students to the needs of the citizen and community, and includes external lectures from prominent public service figures.
The school had the honor of welcoming Noam’s mother, Adva Avramovich, to campus, where she shared her insights into her daughter’s remarkable character and profound commitment to national service as well as the unimaginable story of the attack on Nahal Oz base on October 7th, 2023.
The program includes six on-campus sessions (four have already taken place in the first semester) and two off-campus sessions: a tour at Nahal Oz base to see firsthand how Noam and her friends spent the last hours before being murdered and kidnapped into Gaza; as well as an overnight hackathon, where students will present their final projects to the Avramovich family towards the end of the second semester.
The In Noam’s Ways Program is generously supported by David and Hilary Grunwerg, who shared: “We are extended family in the UK, friends of Israel, devastated by the events of October 7th and their aftermath, saddened by the loss of dear Noam, and hoping that something positive can derive from this program in Noam’s name.”
