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Judaism, unplugged. Community, unfiltered.

Olami Long Island helps Jewish college students and young professionals explore their heritage through Shabbat, learning, mentorship, and trips to Israel — wherever they're starting from.

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Rabbi Motti celebrating with Olami Long Island students

Our Mission

Meeting every Jewish student exactly where they are

Olami Long Island exists to give every Jewish student and young professional on Long Island — regardless of background or level of observance — a warm, judgment-free entry point into Jewish life, learning, and community.

Through personal relationships, dynamic Torah study, and unforgettable Shabbat and Israel experiences, we help young Jews discover a Judaism that is intellectually honest, deeply personal, and genuinely theirs.

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What We Do

Programs that meet students in real life

From Friday night dinners to late-night learning to Birthright-style trips to Israel, every program is a doorway into deeper Jewish connection.

Shabbat & Holidays

Weekly Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations that bring students together around great food and real conversation.

Torah Learning & Mentorship

One-on-one learning partnerships and small-group classes exploring Jewish text, thought, and everyday life.

Israel Experiences

Subsidized trips to Israel that turn a textbook connection into a lifelong relationship with the land and its people.

Young Professionals

Social and learning events designed for grads and young professionals building a Jewish life beyond campus.

Campus Engagement

A regular presence at Hofstra, Stony Brook, Adelphi, LIU Post, and other Long Island campuses.

Mitzvah & Community Days

Hands-on volunteering and community service that connects Jewish values to real-world impact.

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Leadership

Meet Our Rabbi

placeholder bio Rabbi Motti founded Olami Long Island out of a simple belief: every Jewish student deserves a relationship with their heritage that's built on warmth, not obligation. For over a decade, Rabbi Motti has opened his home, his Shabbat table, and his study to students across Long Island's campuses.

He lives in [Neighborhood, Long Island] with his wife Naama and their children, where their home doubles as the unofficial hub of the Olami LI community.

More About Our Team

Rabbi Motti holding his daughter while speaking at a community event

In Their Words

Stories from our community

"I walked into my first Shabbat dinner knowing almost nothing about Judaism. Two years later, I'm leading my own Shabbat table for friends."

Rachel S.

Stony Brook University

"My learning partnership with the Rabbi was the first time Torah study ever felt like it was actually about my life."

David M.

Hofstra University

"The Israel trip changed the entire trajectory of how I think about my Jewish identity. I came back a different person."

Sarah K.

Adelphi University

What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Sep12

Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner

Fri, 7:00 PM · Hillel House, Stony Brook

Oct02

Sukkot in the Sukkah

Thu, 6:30 PM · Rabbi's Home

Nov14

Young Professionals Mixer

Fri, 8:00 PM · Garden City

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