Caring for some of Israel’s most vulnerable children is challenging. Caring for some of Israel’s most vulnerable children during the coronavirus pandemic while facing lockdown and feelings of uncertainty and fear is an exponential challenge.
Israel was in the midst of a coronavirus shutdown, but AMIT Kfar Blatt Youth Village was always open, offering a protective home for students who needed a safe place for the Pesach vacation during the difficult days of the pandemic.
Another painful consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that those who suffered these losses have not been able to pay tribute to their loved ones because of restrictions of social distancing. A team of young women at Carmel 6000, a prestigious national service project under the auspices of AMIT, created a way for mourners to commemorate these Jewish victims of COVID-19 worldwide.
In this blog, Etti Tzabari, principal of AMIT Kennedy Acco, shares the challenge and triumphs of dealing with the coronavirus at her school and how the school community pivoted to the new medium, new situation, and embraced the health crisis as an opportunity.
Naomi Nachman, aka The Aussie Gourmet, is a personal chef, foodie personality, and cooking show host. She has added cookbook author to her credits. This recipe from her “Perfect Flavors,” published by Artscroll/Mesorah Publication and shared with permission, marries fruit and chicken. It is perfect for summer!
Here’s a wrap up of all the amazing things that happened while AMIT schools were closed and our students sheltered at home.
In my monthly posts, I usually talk about AMIT’s high schools because they are the largest segment of our educational network. But each of our other schools, elementary, vocational, and residential are also important in providing vital services for kids in Israel.
AMIT students celebrated Yom Yerushalayim, which commemorates the unification of Jerusalem after the Six-Day War, in fun, moving, and creative ways.
Naomi Baum, Ph.D recently led a virtual program for AMIT on how to cope during these challenging times. We’re pleased to share her recent blog that we hope you’ll find helpful during this difficult period.
Going back to school never has been so sweet! As AMIT schools opened in a very limited way this week, returning students were met with warmth, candy, and signage welcoming them back into the classrooms – the first time in two months since the Education Ministry closed schools because of the pandemic.
