Hi, and welcome!שלום וברוכים הבאים

In the wake of October 7 the importance and beauty of Am Yisrael was illuminated against the darkness, in all its forms.

 

We realized that we have both specific and unique experiences in our daily professional lives as well as existential questions and thought a strong, vibrant global network would help us with both sets of challenges.

 

Our vision for JOTN is a place for global OT practitioners supportive of Israel to come together for mutual support related to the field of occupational therapy.

 

With the words of Hillel, which in fact correlate directly with our professional commitment to “doing, being and becoming,” we invite you to join us.

 

אם אין אני לי מי לי      If I am not for myself, who is?

וכשאני לעצמי מה אני  If I am only for myself, what am I? 

ואם לא עכשיו אימתי   And if not now, when?

 

Looking forward to connecting,

Melissa Toporek OTD, OTR/L, BCP & Tamar Paluch B. OT, M. OT

FOUNDERS

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VISION

A meeting place for global occupational therapy students and professionals, who identify as Jewish or Israeli, to find advocacy, mutual support, and representation.

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GOALS

To create a safe space for global Jewish and Israeli OT students and professionals to turn for advocacy and mutual support.

• create a mutual support network

• provide mentor opportunities for university students and OT practitioners

• provide support to those experiencing alienation, intimidation, or harassment in the workplace

• promote excellence in OT practice through leadership, continuing professional education, and networking opportunities

To advocate and provide support to our Israeli OT colleagues:

• support research networking and partnerships for Israeli OTs

• help Israeli OTs find global allies through this group’s networks

• advocate for Carmel Gat and Keith Siegel, OTs in Hamas captivity

• advocate for the interests of Jewish OT practitioners

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