Momentum Organization

American Friends of Tel Aviv University names Ben Pery as CEO

Pery, a Tel Aviv University (TAU) alumnus, said the role is both professional and personal, noting that he is a third-generation TAU student who earned three degrees at the university.

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Ben Pery, American Friends of Tel Aviv University new CEO
 The Israel cohort of the Momentum Fellowship gather at the summit which took place in Neveh Ilan in January 2025.

Charging the batteries of leaders of beleaguered communities

Of the 120 women at the fellowship, many are already formidable leaders, seeking a sense of direction and relevant tools to help them fulfill their vision.

|ByNOA AMOUYAL
"Momentum participants embrace each other while taking part in the organization's Mother to Mother mission."

Jewish mothers fly to Israel to offer support in the wake of October 7

Momentum flew in 130 Jewish mothers from all over the world to volunteer, connect with Israel, and explore their Jewish identities.

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100 women on Momentum mission of empowerment, 2023

Momentum brings Jewish women to Israel on empowerment mission

Many of the women had felt disconnected from their Jewish identities after marrying non-Jews and felt the program was an empowering return.

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Connecting Jewish women from all over the world in one app

Yomm is an app that encourages women to explore those all-important questions in the company of other, like-minded women

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByLORI PALATNIK
OMENTUM FOUNDING director Lori Palatnik addresses participants attending the organization’s flagship eight-day trip to Israel last month.

New social networking app connects Jewish women

Momentum has also launched a complementary website that enables Jewish women to tell their stories in different languages and from different countries.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A screenshot of the Yomm website interface

After COVID hiatus, over 350 Jewish Diaspora moms arrive in Israel to connect

Momentum's organizers say they are an international Jewish organization dedicated to spreading Jewish values to women with less familiarity with Israel.

MAY 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Over 350 Jewish moms are set to arrive in Israel this week through the Momentum organization.

Over 100 Jewish Diaspora women arrive in Israel for identity trip

The 8-day trip will include an emotional meet up between the women, some mothers to lone IDF soldiers, and their children, who will see them for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.

JULY 6, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish Diaspora women arriving in Israel