
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.

Three students from AMIT Bar Ilan Gush Dan High School recently found themselves facing a challenge.

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

Students at AMIT Wasserman High School for girls in Ma’ale Adumim, prepared for life after graduation in a unique and meaningful way – by inviting their grandmothers into the school kitchen.

A meaningful evening of hafrashat challah at a Haifa hotel recently took an unexpected turn.

When sirens sound, most people move toward shelter. Elroi Dadon does the opposite.

Seven students from AMIT Ron Arad in Rehovot are heading to the international finals of the Ramon Space Olympiad this May, after earning second place in the national competition.

Students at Yeshivat AMIT Eitan in Ma’aleh Adumim presented their Al-powered educational application to the National Education Prize Committee.

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.

The Athletic Complex demonstrates AMIT’s holistic model of education.

The 7,400-square-meter Gwen Straus High School is preparing to open its doors in September.

AMIT’s new Gogya Building is a flurry of construction activity as the spaces inside take shape.

As we enter the sixth day of the war with Iran, the situation continues to affect the country as a whole and our AMIT community.

AMIT Mekif Sderot students recently paused classes to mark Operation Dugo, a tradition inspired by the life of David “Dugo” Leitner, z”l.

When a group of U.S. donors walked into AMIT Technological High School in Ashdod, they expected to see a food rescue project – but they didn’t realize how impactful the program is to the students involved.

At AMIT Nachshon Yeshiva in the Mateh Yehuda region, students are accustomed to a demanding schedule filled with Gemara, mathematics, and preparation for matriculation exams. But the most important lesson does not appear on any schedule.

While many schools focus this time of year on preparing for tests, AMIT Sderot Comprehensive High School chose to teach a different kind of lesson — one in giving.

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.

Two 7th grade students from AMIT Beer Tuvia were chosen to participate in a gallery of artwork whose theme was “Dreams During Corona” that will

Students in 9th grade from AMIT Kfar Ganim in Petach Tikva raised money and packed more than 150 food packages for poor people before Pesach.

AMIT Florin Taman Junior and Senior Hight School for Boys won the prestigious SpaceLab competition, run by the Ramon Foundation. Their project experiment will be tested in outer space! The school is located in the Northern most part of Israel, and many of the students come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Given the location of the school and some of the challenges the students and their families face, this achievement is all the more impressive. Over 100 teams participated in the competition and 17 reached the finals, of whom four were chosen as winners of the competition including the AMIT Tzfat team.

AMIT President Audrey Axelrod Trachtman recently appeared on an i24 News broadcast and spoke about the innovative 21st-century educational approach AMIT has implemented throughout our 104 schools in Israel. In partnership with the American Zionist Movement, the i24 News broadcast featured several Zionist organizations.

March and April 2020 saw the early, chaotic days of Coronavirus in Israel. The country and especially medical staff experienced a dangerous shortage of protective equipment and masks. In the south, the AMIT B’Levav Shalem Robotics Team in Yeruham decided to partner with the Yeruham Science Center to help solve the problem—by producing masks themselves.

Homeroom and History Teacher/Coordinator, AMIT Eitan Maaleh Adumim High School for Boys

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

Teacher at The Gloria & Henry I. Zeisel and Family Jr. College at Kfar Blatt in Petach Tikva