Our Ideology

The ideology of a movement is the set of ideals and beliefs by which it operates, and that it hopes to realize, by converting those ideas into actions. Netzer South Africa’s ideology is a dynamic one, and the key elements of our ideology can be understood through our name. The word Netzer itself literally means shoot, which also represents our function as a youth movement and the opportunities for development and fulfilment that Netzer and its chaverim (members) have. However, the word ‘Netzer’ is also an acronym for Noar Tzioni Reformi – Reform Zionist Youth in a South African context. It is from this, paired with a dedication to social justice and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) that our ideology grows.