Hanukkah symbolizes bringing light into the world, to honor our outstanding teachers — the individuals who dedicate themselves year-round to illuminating the lives of our children and spreading light throughout.

This past week Tamar Benovitz, our Yoshevet Rosh and member of the executive committee, served as AMIT’s representative to the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations.

Today is October 7, marking one year since the horrific attack on Israel. The day is filled with sadness and mourning for the lives lost and atrocities suffered by so many individuals and communities.

As of Saturday night, 9:00PM, when we found out that our northern schools in Tzfat, Chatzor, Haifa, and Acco would be closed (six schools in total), the AMIT team quickly mobilized to put together an AMITTV program.

Today, there is no Jew in the world who did not shed a tear.

Our day began with heavy hearts as we heard the devastating news about the six hostages who, after having survived 331 days in captivity, were murdered by Hamas.

Yesterday, AMIT held an opening school year principal conference in Sderot.

On Wednesday we began the fourth of five sessions of the 24/7 summer camp, servicing the students of Sderot.

“Blessed are You, our Lord, who sets captives free.”

Today, a very special event took place in Sderot. AMIT’s community of co-ed and secular schools held a unique “Hackathon” for educational staff.

An unprecedented attack, Iran unleashed 185 drones and 146 ballistic and cruise missiles, triggering sirens across Israel.

In advance of the holiday, we’d like to share some news of good cheer with you.

It has now been ten days since our students and educational teams returned to Sderot and AMIT schools.