The Washington Post describes Israeli born Noa Baum as someone who "spreads cultural truths that eclipse geopolitical boundaries".
An award winning storyteller, author and educator, Noa uses stories to heal across differences and build bridges of compassion and peace.
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Noa
Baum
United States
MD
Born and raised in Jerusalem, Noa is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, author, and educator. She uses mesmerizing voices, impeccable timing, and warm authenticity to captivate audiences of all ages with stories from diverse cultures and her own rich Jewish heritage. Noa offers a unique combination of performance art and practical workshops that focus on the power of narrative to heal across the divides of identity and build bridges of understanding and compassion. Trained in theatre at Tel-Aviv University, Noa studied acting with Uta Hagen and received an MA in Educational Theater from NYU. Since 1982, she’s been presenting internationally. Highlights include: The World Bank; The Kennedy Center; US Department of Defense; AARP; US FDA; The Smithsonian Institute; The Mayo Clinic for Humanities in Medicine; The National Storytelling Festival, TN; Limmud Conferences (Limmud UK; Limmud Turkey; NY, GA, NOLA, Philly); The Jewish Museum of NYC; Stanford University; University of Alabama; Timpanogos Storytelling Conference; Jewish Theological Seminary, NYC; Fabula Storytelling Festival, Sweden; Brandeis University; The Hebrew University, Jerusalem; as well as hundreds of schools and congregations. Noa is the author of the memoir “A Land Twice Promised – an Israeli Woman’s Quest for Peace”, (winner of the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, the LDS Publishing Professionals Association Award and a Storytelling World Award), and the picture book “How the Birds Became Friends” (age 3-8). Her audio recordings have won Parents’ Choice and Storytelling World Awards. Noa is a member of the National Storytelling Network. She lives in the Washington DC metro area and was voted by The Washington Jewish Week as one of 10 most interesting local Jews.
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“You educated and entertained and uplifted us all at once, which is no small thing… kol hakavod!” - Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, Adat Shalom, MD
“Having Noa lead a workshop at our launch event was an incredible way to set the tone for our new network and it allowed participants to begin to find their voice and their story. Thank you for a well-designed and participatory session that left our members inspired and energized.” Amber Caulkins, Director, Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network
"It is with great enthusiasm and appreciation that I recommend Noa Baum to you as an exceptional Jewish storyteller and educator for your community. Noa was with us during Rosh Hashanah and helped us deepen into the experience of the high holidays in a most powerful way. Through interactive storytelling and dramatic interpretation, Noa reached the members of our congregation with innovation and thoughtfulness. Noa told stories with critical messaging in our Main Service and told other age-appropriate stories from the Jewish cannon during our young family service. Her repertoire is vast and her contribution to Jewish continuity is palpable. Noa worked with our teen community and led an intergenerational workshop with our families as well. She taught our teachers and touched our hearts and souls with her important message of transformation. Thank you Noa for working with us by collaborating to create an exceptional and innovative program for our community!" Dr. Eliyahu Krigel, Director of Education, Herzl Ner Tamid, WA
“The content was moving and thought-provoking and her performance was fantastic. Noa rivals Anna Deavere Smith in being able to capture the essence of many people in the body of one person […] This needs to be heard in every college, every JCC, and every Muslim community center.” Mary G. Marcus, Ph.D. Center for Divorce Mediation & ADR, Inc. Tucson, AZ
"Lately, I have participated in a LOT of Zoom meetings and trainings. This was by far the best and most interactive." Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps member, MD
Pre-k -12 grades; families; adults; seniors