Continuing the AMIT tradition of caring for those in the community, the 12th grade students at Yeshivat AMIT B’Levav Shalem in Yerucham are helping out during these dire times. This past Rosh Hashana marked the second coronavirus lockdown in Israel. Nearly all 60 12th graders answered the call to provide aid and comfort by volunteering; in this case, they packaged about 500 food baskets for the Yerucham elderly in need.
AMIT recently launched a podcast to discuss many topics within the educational landscape. In this first podcast the discussion focusses on the ever-changing world of education.
Women’s health is neglected. A gap in medical care and research exists, with gender stereotypes affecting how women are received, diagnosed and treated by doctors.
The Peres Center for Peace & Innovation recently hosted a virtual ceremony to commemorate the fourth anniversary since the passing of the ninth President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
Batsheva Zigdon, z”l, beloved AMIT teacher, wife, mother and friend, tragically passed away on October 9, 2020, the eve of Simchat Torah. A victim of COVID-19, she was 55 years old.
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!
