Dedication, passion, and positivity are three words that describe Nechama Drebin’s extensive commitment to Yachad. Her welcoming and friendly personality could be one of the reasons why she stands out in the Yachad community. Nechama’s involvement with Yachad spans twenty years and exemplifies how an individual can grow alongside an organization. At the age of ten, Nechama began her journey when she attended her first Shabbaton as a Junior Yachad member. While she enjoyed traveling throughout the metropolitan area with Yachad, Nechama especially took pride in attending Shabbatonim in her home town of Brooklyn.
Growing with Yachad through the years, Nechama graduated to Senior Yachad and eventually to where she finds herself currently in the Rayim Yachad division. To Nechama, Yachad has always been much more than Shabbatonim. During the years she has attended many of the various Yachad summer programs, including Yachad Mesorah, Yachad Getaway, and Yad B’Yad. Looking back on her years of experience, Nechama says Yad B’Yad remains her favorite program because it was a great place to “meet new friends!” Nechama has had the great fortunate to have traveled to Israel with Yad B’Yad (and Birthright Yachad ) many times and recalls each trip fondly.
After so many years with Yachad, stepping into leadership roles came naturally for Nechama. She’s worked at the Yachad Mesorah day camp and currently works for Yachad’s Day Hab program in Brooklyn. When asked why she’s continued to make Yachad a central fixture in her life, Nechama explains that “at Yachad we sing together, dance, give dvar Torahs, and the friends are nice to us.” The Yachad community is as close as family for her; in fact, her siblings Avi and Ruchi have followed their sister’s lead and participate in Yachad events as well!
When she’s not dedicating her time to helping other Yachad members, you can find Nechama at home in Brooklyn working on puzzle books and word finds. She’s a proud aunt to her niece and three nephews and enjoys spending time with her family.