To celebrate her 90th birthday, Audrey Wagner’s family continued their multigenerational legacy of devotion to AMIT and gave back, dedicating the front entryway to AMIT’s Beit Hayeled Youth Village, which serves children from dysfunctional homes. Audrey’s mother was a strong advocate for Mizrachi Women, as AMIT was then known, and Audrey was influenced by that desire to make a difference and help change the trajectory for less fortunate children in Israel.
Audrey continued her work with AMIT into adulthood, when she married Max Wagner. The culture of caring and responsibility they crafted together has had a lasting impact on their four children, making this dedication a natural fit for such a momentous milestone.
“It’s a recognition of my wife’s lifelong support of AMIT’s mission, which serves as a continuation of the efforts of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bienenfeld, and as a guide for our children and grandchildren to continue to support AMIT programs for many years to come,” Max reflected.
The Wagners, married for 70 years, are the proud parents of Susan Wagner married to Alan Klinger, Steven Wagner married to Tamara, Stuart Wagner married to Terri, and Barbara Wagner Simon married to Gavy Simon. They have been blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family surprised Audrey with a birthday celebration at the American Dream mall to mark this special occasion.
On behalf of the family, Steven shared memories of his mother’s work with AMIT: “From a young age, I remember my mother being completely devoted to her work as president of her AMIT chapter. She worked tirelessly and believed deeply in AMIT’s mission of educating children and caring for orphans and those less fortunate. For both my parents, this work really touches their souls, especially when they can see the lives of these children being transformed before their eyes.”
