Jewish Education – Page 19

Notes From the Road

From Our Past PresidentBy AMIT Children November 22, 2019

I am on a van returning to New York after accompanying our amazing AMIT student ambassadors on a three-day, gala-thon. The trip confirmed all of my best hopes about our supporters and students. They are amazing. I discovered from talking to them that most lay leaders do a lot of good work in their own communities, but still find the time for AMIT because they believe that educating kids with Jewish values, innovation, and concern for every individual is the best way to keep Israel strong.

Yeshivat AMIT Eliraz Alum: An Officer and a Gentleman

NewsBy AMIT Children November 20, 2019

V., who is currently serving in the IDF’s elite Duvdevan commando unit, credits his recently becoming an officer in the army to a meeting he had in 12th grade while at Yeshivat AMIT Eliraz in Petach Tikva.

AMIT Students Get Physics-cal!

NewsBy AMIT Children November 18, 2019

About 200 of the top physics students from AMIT schools took part recently in a reshet-wide physics Olympiad held at the Gogya teacher-trainer in center in Ra’anana.

Your Voice Matters in WZO Elections

eNewsletterBy AMIT Children November 13, 2019

A critical election is upon us and the voice of American Jews needs to be heard on some of the most pressing issues facing Israel and global Jewry. The World Zionist Congress (WZC) is opening its once-every-five-year election season on January 21, 2020. Votes may be cast through March 11, 2020.

‘Staying Alive’ Through Comedy

eNewsletterBy AMIT Children November 13, 2019

Musician, comedian, satirist, and television star, Noam Jacobson, one of Israel’s most eclectic entertainers, traces his roots to AMIT.

Do You Have a Large IRA That Continues to Grow?

eNewsletterBy AMIT Children November 13, 2019

When Dr. Jack Prince was thinking about giving tzedakah, AMIT was high on his list.

Empowering AMIT Girls to Think BIG!

NewsBy AMIT Children November 1, 2019

For the second year in a row, students from the AMIT girl’s high school in Maaleh Adumim were selected to participate in a unique program called “Mind the Gap” whose purpose is to help girls advance in computer and science-based tracks and to ultimately increase the number of women working in the professional industry.

How Do You Live Jewish Values?

From Our Past PresidentBy AMIT Children October 28, 2019

It can be very hard to define Jewish values in a short statement. One definition that always resonates with me is Hillel’s dictum – to treat your neighbor as you would want to be treated. At AMIT, we see that Jewish value expressed daily as our teachers and students live it every day.

For the first Time in the Auto Industry: Students Learning and Working in English

NewsBy AMIT Children October 27, 2019

The AMIT students studying at The Lewis and Wolkoff Preparatory Army Program are gaining hands-on work experience alongside mentors at the leading car import companies in Israel and are learning how to work with manufacturers and customers in English.

AMIT Director of Dance Awarded Jewish Culture Prize by Minister of Education

NewsBy AMIT Children October 23, 2019

Tzipi Nir, Director of the Dance and Movement track at Midreshet AMIT Arts and Sciences High School for Girls in Modi’in was awarded the Uri Orbach National Prize for Jewish Culture by the Israel Minister of Education at a ceremony held at the Jerusalem Theater.