
AMIT War Update: News From Israel
These past days have brought with them a great deal of uncertainty, but also many moments that remind us of the strength and spirit within our AMIT community.

These past days have brought with them a great deal of uncertainty, but also many moments that remind us of the strength and spirit within our AMIT community.

These past days have brought with them a great deal of uncertainty, but also many moments that remind us of the strength and spirit within our AMIT community.

AMIT Gwen Straus High School in Ra’anana ranked 6th in Israel in advanced-level computer science, placing it among the top schools in the country in one of the most demanding academic fields.

Get a sneak peek at the ongoing progress at the Gabel & Straus Family Campus at AMIT Kfar Batya.

AMIT Israel Spotlight Session #2: AMIT’s Community of Co-Ed and Secular Schools – Bridging Divides, Building Community

For the first time, AMIT hosted a Thanksgiving celebration in Israel on Nov. 27, at Jerusalem’s Inbal Hotel, proudly welcoming more than 170 loyal supporters.

Eight and seven years ago, Sahar Cohen and Noa Hermos were walking the halls of Ulpanat AMIT Givat Shmuel as students.

This unique competition is judged by students and gives young Israeli filmmakers the chance to see their stories come alive.

On September 1, the AMIT Ron Arad High School kicked off the school year with a vibrant and inspiring celebration.

Ahead of the school year, AMIT principals toured the museum, exploring the exhibits and learning how to integrate these lessons into their school communities.

Three outstanding 11th-grade students—are headed to Basel, Switzerland, to represent their city and Israel at the World Zionist Jewish Youth Congress as part of the prestigious “Young Ambassadors” program.

We all hope and pray this will be the last war report sent by our office. This message from Dr. Amnon Eldar is being sent to all AMIT students, staff, parents in Israel and our supporters worldwide.

Ulpanat AMIT Dyckman Be’er Sheva, keeping with a tradition long established by its legendary principal Michael Benson, z”l, opened the new year with a moving ceremony of Hatarat Nedarim (the annulment of vows).

The new school year is always a special time in the AMIT family—a time of fresh beginnings, new opportunities, and renewed commitment to our students.
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These past days have unleashed a flood of emotions among all who love and hold Israel close in their hearts.

AMIT is proud to be named Israel’s #1 educational network for the seventh year in a row.

At AMIT, AI helps teachers reach students more deeply and compassionately, especially in communities too often left behind.

Looking out last week at the area where AMIT’s Memorial Park for Fallen Soldiers will soon rise, several images came to my mind. First and foremost, I thought of the poster filled with photos of the 61 AMIT school alums who are among the 891 Israeli soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Jewish homeland after the October 7th attack.

Because the competition was to be held on a Saturday, the team was prepared to have to withdraw from the competition in order to observe Shabbat.

Ariel* was alone at his home in Sderot the morning of October 7, 2023. Shira is back at Mekif Klali Sderot as well, telling her story of October 7—in English!

Passover is the most observed holiday putting Jewish education at the forefront. It gives us a deeper appreciation of educational visionaries – starting with our People’s master teacher, Moses, who continuously tried to teach the Israelites about the importance of building a stronger, more united community.

The AMIT school network in Israel is proud to have been chosen as the first international team to attend Yeshiva University’s famed Red Sarachek Tournament.

Get a sneak peek at the ongoing progress at the Gabel & Straus Family Campus at AMIT Kfar Batya.

The annual Yeshiva University Red Sarachek tournament is the highlight of the year for yeshiva high school basketball teams across the USA and Canada.

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.

We have now lost 57 AMIT alumni. These devastating losses weigh heavily on all of us.

As we all pray for the ceasefire to remain in place, we would like to update you on the status of our approximately 8,500 students in the North and South.

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.
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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.
These remarkable women have proven to be passionate advocates for the State of Israel and its children, connected through joint heritage and history.

A participant in the principal leadership training program, Talor Eitam has already gained a tremendous amount from the initiative.

Around the year 2000, AMIT found itself at a crossroads. The leadership of the school network, known to be synonymous with religious Zionist education, was faced with a bold question: Should AMIT expand to include secular schools?

Students from Rehovot’s Yeshivat AMIT Amichai’s special education track recently hosted their peers for Shabbat.

Oriya Gershi, a 12th grader in the Adi Program for Girls at Ulpanat AMIT Beeri in Sderot, was selected to receive the Ministry of Education’s Outstanding Community Involvement Award.

Through countless hours of volunteer work, Ziv Sagiv, an 11th-grader at Yeshivat AMIT Bruchin, has become a model of giving back.

A participant in the principal leadership training program, Talor Eitam has already gained a tremendous amount from the initiative.

Eighth-grade Educator and Head of the Yeshiva Path and Middle School Principal, AMIT Eitan Ma’ale Adumim

Bible Teacher at AMIT Fred Kahane Technological School in Ashkelon