
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.

AMIT students from all across Israel came out in a show of solidarity and support for the Jewish community in Pittsburgh following the devastating attack that killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in that city on Saturday.

Eighteen young women earned their diplomas in legal administration at a festive ceremony this week at AMIT Fred Kahane Technological High School in Ashkelon, one of the network’s vocational schools, which give students an opportunity to get an education and gain lifelong skills.

The pedagogical R&D team from Ulpanat AMIT Or Akiva won an educational innovation hackathon run by the Education Ministry last week.

By JLNJ Staff
Jaclyn Wildes is studying at Midreshet AMIT in Gilo, Jerusalem. She grew up in Englewood, attended Moriah for elementary school, and Ramaz for high school. She’s attended Camp Seneca, Camp Szarvas and Camp Sulam in the summers.

A new pre-army junior college opened its doors last week at the AMIT Elaine Silver Technological High School in Beersheva, and it will play a critical role in helping the Israeli Army maintain its advanced computer systems. As the first co-ed training college of its kind, it will also play a critical role in helping young women train to become computer technicians and engineers.

Following in the footsteps of AMIT alumna Nili Block , 8th-grade AMIT student Michael Yohananov just won a European Thai boxing competition in Romania, taking the top spot in his age and weight category.

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