Parents Establish Public Service Center in Memory of Daughter Killed on Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
The 'B'Derachei Noam' center was established by the parents of Noam Abramovich, who was killed on October 7, to promote public service among Israeli youth. The center, operating under the non-profit 'Tashtit,' aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in government and public administration. The initiative was partly motivated by the family's experience on October 7, highlighting perceived deficiencies in state infrastructure. The program targets high school students, pre-military academy participants, and young adults, offering workshops and connections with public officials.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The 'B'Derachei Noam' center was founded to honor Noam Abramovich, killed on Oct. 7, by promoting public service.
- The center aims to inspire Israeli youth to pursue careers in public administration and civic engagement.
- Noam Abramovich, who aspired to be prime minister, was killed serving as an observer at the Nachal Oz base.
- The initiative is the educational arm of the non-profit organization 'Tashtit,' focused on public service effectiveness.
- Programs target high school students, pre-military academy participants, and young adults post-military service.
- The family's experience on Oct. 7 highlighted perceived gaps in state infrastructure and public service.
In memory of their daughter, Noam Abramovich, who was killed on October 7, 2023, while serving as an observer at the Nachal Oz base, her parents have established the 'B'Derachei Noam' center. Noam, who aspired to be prime minister and was active in youth movements and pre-military academies, was stationed at Nachal Oz just two days before the Hamas attack. Her family decided to honor her legacy by creating an educational center focused on strengthening public service in Israel, aiming to inspire young people to pursue careers in public administration. "We didn't want to see her name engraved on bricks, monuments. Silent things," said Adva Abramovich, Noam's mother. "We wanted to spread her seeds and values through education." She views the center's focus on public service as a necessary improvement for Israeli society following the failures of October 7.
The center operates as the educational arm of 'Tashtit,' a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of public service. "Our goal is for the best people to enter these systems, for the systems to function effectively and efficiently," stated Omer Weinberg, CEO of Tashtit. The initiative seeks to address the fundamental question of how to encourage young individuals to see public service as a viable path for making an impact. The program targets high school students aged 16 and up, pre-military academy participants, those in their service year, and young adults post-military service, including students and leadership program participants.
'B'Derachei Noam' engages participants by first prompting them to identify personal issues they wish to improve, then exploring solutions at the local government level. Subsequently, they are connected with local authority employees to gain firsthand understanding of decision-making processes. The organization collaborates with high school networks like Ofek and Ort, pre-military academy councils, and the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to conduct workshops and seminars. These events introduce participants to public servants and equip them with policy-making tools.
Adva Abramovich emphasized that the center aims to embody Noam's spirit of active citizenship and her belief in serving all segments of Israeli society. The family's experience on October 7, particularly the perceived lack of state infrastructure during their search for Noam, underscored their conviction that a robust public service is essential for the country's functioning. "We have a wonderful people, but no state," she remarked, highlighting the feeling of isolation. The initiative seeks to educate a generation that may be unaware of how the state operates, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and empowering youth to become involved agents of change within public institutions.