Nocham Israel
Israel Lions Commissioner between 1994-1995
Slogan: “It’s nice to be together”
Israel Nocham was born into a Zionist family in Romania, in 1949. The father of the family served
As the chairman of the Jewish community and the head of the defense group of Jews in Bacau, Moldova.
Nocham’s family immigrated to Israel when Israel was 14 years old, and were among the founders of Kfar Yona
the new Israel studied and was educated in Nitzanim, Techni-Haifa and the Technion. In 1966 she moved
The family to Kfar Saba. Upon completion of his studies and military service, Esek Israel tells
Years in promotion and organizing events, including the Young Talents Festival, the show
“My general mother” and more. Today he is the manager of a company that represents international enterprises in the field of industry. Married to Sarah, and the two are parents to three sons and grandparents to 5 grandchildren.
The first signs of community activity were seen in Israel as early as his youth, when
At the age of 19, he founded the band “Ghetto Boys” – children from disadvantaged neighborhoods, in order to prepare
them to life. Later, he served as the chairman of the community committee of the Yoseftal neighborhood
in Kfar Saba, and later, for several years, as chairman of a central parents’ committee in the city.
The Nocham family came to Israel Lions through an acquaintance with the treasurer of the Givatayim club,
Moshe Matiash, who asked the couple for donations for the needy of his city. Immediately after establishment
The Kfar-Saba Club, Sarah and Israel joined it as members.
Until his tenure as club president, Israel served as chairman of the events committee and the welfare committee.
His activities as club president:
– Doubled the number of club members.
– held a ball with many participants (1,200 people), where funds were donated for the expansion
The general intensive care department at Meir Hospital.
– For the first time, the club was awarded the “Most Outstanding Club” award.
– Organized the first artistic flower exhibition in Kfar Saba.
The funds were donated to the installation of eyelets and safety chains in the homes of the needy.
– The club is registered as a non-profit and an association. A procedure for accepting board members has been issued
Today, a new member waits about a year until he is accepted as a member of the club.
Alongside his activities in the club, Israel was active in the Israel Lions Commission and served
As the chairman of the area and as the spokesperson of the Lions. In this capacity, he published the bimonthly newspaper for the first time
“Our Lions”, organized the first peace poster competition in Israel, held a competition
of “Volunteer Stories” in the Israeli Knesset, served as a contact person for the deaf community
In the first Gulf War, he dealt with the issue of drugs, was the chairman of the Ish event
The year and the model and the chairman of the committee for organizing a commission weekend.
In 1991 he was elected to the Israel Lions Cabinet and in 1994, at the World Conference in Phoenix, Arizona,
He was confirmed as commissioner of Lions Israel, and he was the last commissioner of District 356. Three months
After that, the district number of Lions Israel was changed to 128 in the European forum.
Activities and events in the year of the Commission
– Founded 5 clubs: Mevsaret Zion, Ramat Hasharon, Leo Nazareth, Leo Ra’anana,
Melvin Jones Club. In addition, he served as a sponsor of the Hod Hasharon Club.
– Contacted the community center company, whose name served as a home for Lions clubs.
– Submitted a request at the forum in Berlin for the existence in Israel of the European Forum in
2000.
– The world president visited Israel twice.
– Close ties were established with districts in Germany and Greece, whose representatives visited
in Israel
– The date of the annual conference was changed from July to March, in order
that the incumbents may appear in the international registers.
– The commissioner’s fund was established, which donated to clubs that worked in the field of blindness.
– The first envelope with a stamp was issued by Israel Post.
– A work plan book was produced, which was distributed at Commission meetings.
– At the Person of the Year ceremony held that year, the following were chosen: Shoshana Demari –
For her contribution to the Hebrew singer, Amiram Sivan – for his contribution to Israel’s economy and development
Banking in Israel, AB Nathan – for his contribution to peace in Israel and the world.
At the end of his term as district commissioner, as district commissioner Israel Nochem returned to his activities at the club
Kfar-Saba and continued his activity at the Israel Lions Commission, among other things in the field of conferences
Lions Israel, the code of procedures and the heritage of the Lions.
Israel Nocham: “The voluntary activity was an example and a way of life for our children,
who accompanied us over the years for all the doing and giving. These days, they are themselves
We do and give for others and this is a source of pride and satisfaction for us.”