About Masorti Europe

The World Council of Synagogues, Inc. (Masorti Olami) builds, renews and strengthens Jewish life throughout the world, with efforts that focus on existing and developing communities in Europe, Latin America, the Former Soviet Union, Africa, Asia and Australia. We conduct our activities within the context of the overall Masorti/Conservative movement, in close cooperation with our partner and affiliated organizations in North America and Israel.

About Us Our Mission & Vision Our Leadership Our Team

Masorti Olami means Masorti/Conservative Judaism around the world. The organization was founded in 1972 with the dream of making Masorti Judaism a force in the Jewish world. Today, together with our partners in Israel and the US, we represent ~2 million Jews around the world. We exist and thrive in six regions, including Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Former Soviet Union. Masorti offers Jews a unique approach to Judaism. We practice a robust and traditional Judaism firmly rooted in Torah and Mitzvot but fully integrated into our modern-day lives. We distinguish ourselves by examining the values of egalitarianism, pluralism, tolerance and democracy in the development of Jewish tradition alongside traditional halachic sources.

We encourage both women and men to be active in all areas of synagogue and community life. Our NOAM youth movement and camps are transformative experiences. Campers build lifelong friendships while bringing Jewish practice and love of Israel into their daily lives. Our strength also comes from our close partnerships with organizations from all across the Movement including Marom Olami, MERCAZ Olami, NOAM Olami and the Conservative/Masorti institutions throughout Israel and North America.

We invite you to visit our Masorti congregations and discover new, vibrant egalitarian Jewish communities wherever your travels may take you.

"Masorti Judaism is authentic Judaism offering a Jewish way of life guided by Halacha and by the values laid out by our sources"

~ Rabbi Mauricio Balter

Our Mission & Vision

Governing Principles: In carrying out its mission, Masorti Olami acts to advance the interests and principles of Masorti Judaism. It works with all other arms of the Conservative/Masorti movement to be an effective spokesperson for Masorti Judaism by emphasizing:

The study of Torah, in the fullest sense, and the transmission of its principles from generation to generation
The unity of the Jewish people and fostering ties between Jews wherever they live
The centrality of the synagogue in the life of the Jewish people
The importance of maintaining a centrist, dynamic Jewish practice based on halacha and mitzvot, grounded in Jewish knowledge and observance, reflecting a love of tradition; and embracing modernity and the positive aspects of change
The centrality of Israel and the knowledge and use of the Hebrew language in the life of the Jewish people
The values of egalitarianism, pluralism, tolerance and democracy in the development of Jewish tradition

Our Leadership

Meet our Board of Directors