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A PLACE TO LIVE A PLACE TO LIVE A PLACE TO LIVE TORAH CHESED ISRAEL At Midreshet AMIT you will Our home is in the Alfred Your connection to Israel will spend your day learning, M. and Frances Frisch Beit be deepened through the questioning, and growing in Heyeled, AMIT’s well known unique experience of living Torah. From interesting and foster home for disadvantaged and interacting with dedicated challenging classes to guided youth. You will spend each day Israeli couples and committed chavruta study, your year teaching, playing and caring young women. will be packed with learning for some of Israel’s most needy Through adventurous tiyulim, geared to help you develop a children. As a “big sister” you you will travel the length and lifelong connection to Torah. will be challenged to give of breadth of Israel, learning yourself in a way you have never about our history and gaining experienced before and you will a greater appreciation for the be transformed in the process. State of Israel. weekly classes

• Advanced • Jerusalem U: Israel • The Kuzari • Advanced Tanach Advocacy • The Neshama of the • Aggadot Chazal • Jewish Heroes Aleph Bet • Around the Jewish Year • Jewish Philosophy Book • The Thought of Rav • Between the Lines: Club Soloveitchik Biblical Personalities in • Life Cycles • Women in Jewish Law Bereishit • Medicine and Halacha • Bible Stories (You didn’t • Pirkei Avot Siman learn in Grade School) L’Banim • Chamesh Megilot • Power of Tefila • Creative Tanach • Relationships in the • Exploring Tefila Torah torah • Hey 19!: An Overview of • Sefer Melachim: Pirkei the 19 Books of Nach Eliyahu v’Elisha • Hilchot Kashrut • Sheilot U’Teshuvot: • Hilchot Shabbat Modern Halachic Issues • History of the Holocaust • Sippurei Rabi Nachman • History of • Tefila: Structured or • Introduction to Chassidic Spontaneous? Thought • The Challenge of • Iyov: On Faith and Change: The Thought of Suffering Rav Kook

MIDRESHET 4 AMIT torah • chesed • israel A PLACE TO LIVE torah Midreshet Amit offers a wide range of The courses of Midreshet AMIT are designed to challenge challenging classes that are a great and guide you as you develop your skills and knowledge. fit for everyone. No matter what, the A wide variety of intermediate and davnaced classes on teachers are always there to help you topics such as Tanach, Halacha, Hashkafa and Jewish with everything. The learning experience is incredible because of the warm History are offered. environment and the amazing girls that Mornings include time spent in the Beit Midrash preparing attend the . texts and researching fascinating subjects under the Mariamme Garber supervision of caring and knowledgeable teachers. Hewlett Neck, NY Our regular schedule is enhanced by special events and guest speakers.

At Midreshet AMIT, you will appreciate the relevance of our tradition in today’s society and develop a lifelong commitment to Torah.

In addition to the variety of exciting classes offered every week at Amit, there are numerous opportunities for additional learning. Monthly Yimei Iyun are dedicated to topics of interest such as Shemittah, Zionism, Modern Orthodoxy, Emunah and Holidays with text based shiurim, special speakers and experiential programming. Our Rosh Chodesh Scholar in Residence Lecture Series gives our students the opportunity to learn from some of Israel and America’s most prominent leaders. Optional daily chavrutot with our staff allow our students to engage in learning one on one and focusing on topics of their choice.

MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 5 A PLACE TO LIVE chesed Midreshet AMIT provides unique opportunities for daily chesed. As you work with the children at Beit Hayeled you will use your talent and creativity to design and lead innovative programs. With care and compassion, you will have the opportunity to help disadvantaged children with their academic and social challenges. You will become part of a “mishpachton” (foster family unit) helping to provide much needed shelter, structure and stability. Additionally, you will work with talented and dedicated post high school Sheirut Leumi girls who have volunteered to spend a year of their lives helping the children at Beit Hayeled. This entire project is supervised by a joint effort between the staff of Midreshet AMIT and the professionals at Beit Hayeled, including educators, psychologists and therapists. Throughout the year, these professionals conduct periodic seminars to help you navigate the challenges that you encounter working with foster children. By giving to others, your lives will be immeasurably enriched and you will develop the skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.

MIDRESHET 6 AMIT torah • chesed • israel Living in the same building as the foster One of the unique aspects children in Beit Hayeled makes the Chesed of Midreshet Amit is that we component of Amit totally different from are immersed in Israeli culture anywhere else. Our experience is enriched by becase we are living among the daily opportunity to spend a lot of time with the children of Beit Hayeled, the kids and develop strong bonds with them their Israeli foster parents and which in turn significantly enriches our year. the Bnot Sherut who work Zoe Nadler with them. I’ve learned Hebrew Toronto, Canada my entire life but have never had the opportunity to use it daily like I am this year. I love speaking with the children every day and this has made my seminary experience so much more meaningful. Kinneret Braun One of my favorite things about Chicago, IL Amit is working with the kids in the Beit Hayeled. Being able to make a difference in a child’s life by helping with homework, playing together or even just saying hi in the hallways in unbelievable. They have already taught me so much and I’m so excited to spend the year with them. Talia Hannuna London, England

MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 7 A PLACE TO LIVE The transition of Yom Hazikaron to Yom Haatzmaut was unbelievable. The whole country goes from intense sadness to extreme happiness and no matter what kind of Jew you are, you are part of this great transition. It’s exceptionally emotional and empowering israel and was the highlight of my year at AMIT. Rachel Gindi Los Angeles, CA At Midreshet AMIT you will not just spend a year in Israel, you will “Live Israel!” In addition to daily interaction with Israeli children and families at Beit Hayeled, Tanach and come to life as we explore the geography of Israel on our monthly tiyulim. Shabbatonim in communities such as Yerushalayim, , Tzefat and Beit Shemesh will expose you to the diverse populations of contemporary Israel.

Additionally, we are part of a large network of 110 AMIT schools throughout the entire country renowned for their academic excellence and professionalism. Throughout the year, we visit some of the Amit schools in areas such as Sederot, Beersheva, Tzefat and Ashkelon and participate in special joint programs.

MIDRESHET 8 AMIT torah • chesed • israel WEEK AT A GLANCE

sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday

9:45 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting 10:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am Women in Jewish Law Life Cycles Women in Jewish Law Michtav M’Eliyahu Life Cycles Advanced Tanach Hilchot Shabbat Advanced Tanach Iyov Hilchot Shabbat Around the Year Tehilim Around the Year Hey 19! (Nach Survey) Tehilim 11:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am Women in Jewish Law Introduction to Modern Women in Jewish Law Art of Tefilah Introduction to Modern Women in Nach Jewish Thought Women in Nach Halachah and Medicine Jewish Thought Ahavat Yisrael Hilchot Kashrut Ahavat Yisrael Inspiration in Everyday Hilchot Kashrut Sheilot U’Teshuvot Life Sheilot U’Teshuvot 12:00 pm 11:30 am Hilchot Shabbat 11:30 am Hilchot Shabbat 11:30 am 11:30 am 5 Megilot Advanced Gemara 5 Megilot Jewish Philosophy Advanced Gemara Relationships in the Intermediate Gemara Relationships in the Book Club Intermediate Gemara Torah Power of Tefilah Torah Hilchot Brachot Power of Tefilah Development of Jewish 1:00 pm 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 12:30 pm Law Lunch & Break Lunch Lunch & Break Lunch & Break Mincha Mincha 12:30 pm Mincha 1:00 pm Lunch & Break 3:00 pm Mussar Va’ad 2:30 pm 2:30 pm Out of Building Chesed LAB Shemot Shemot 1:45 pm Torah & Science Exploring Tefilah 3:00 pm Exploring Tefilah Jerusalem U- Israel Creative Tanach History of Zionism AMIT Beit Hayeled History of Zionism Advocacy Explore the Land Open Beit Midrash 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm (The Art of Tourguiding) Out of Building Chesed Shoftim Intro to Kaballah Shoftim 4:30 pm AMIT Beit Hayeled Rav Kook Sound of Torah Rav Kook AMIT Beit Hayeled Chugim History of the Ulpan History of the Holocaust Holocaust 6:00 pm 5:00 pm Dinner 4:30 pm Aggadot Chazal 4:30 pm AMIT Beit Hayeled Chassidut AMIT Beit Hayeled 8:00 pm Ulpan Night Seder 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Dinner Dinner 8:00 pm 6:30 pm Night Seder 8:00 pm Night Seder Night Seder

MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 9 academic

Monday, September 14- Friday, October 9 DECEMBER כו תשרי AUGUST Tuesday, September 15 Ein Gedi Tiyul א - ב תשרי Rosh Hashanah Thursday, August 27 Shabbat, October 10 DATES TBA ,Beit Hayeled Carnival כז תשרי ,Wednesday September 16 Beit Hayeled Festive Dinner יב אלול Arrival – Welcome to Israel! Amit Shabbaton Sunday, October 25 Sunday, December 6 ג תשרי Shabbat, August 29 Tzom Gedalia, AM Classes, כה כסלו יב חשון Selichot at Migdal Oz Chanukah Chagigah יד אלול Opening AMIT Shabbaton Tiyul Monday, September 21 Sunday, December 6- Sunday, August 30- Monday, December 14 ח תשרי Monday, August 31 Pre Yom Kippur Retreat NOVEMBER כה כסלו - ב טבת Wednesday, Chanukah טו - טז אלול Student Orientation September 23 Monday, December 7 Tuesday, November 10 י תשרי כה כסלו SEPTEMBER Yom Kippur Program in Beit Chanukah Yom Iyun כח חשון Hayeled Kever Rachel Tuesday, December 8 Thursday, September 24 Thursday, November 12 כז כסלו Tuesday, September 1 Chanukah Staff Dinners ל חשון יא תשרי Succot Yom Iyun, Discovery Seminar יז אלול No PM Classes Wednesday, December 9 Yom Gibbush Shabbat, November 14 - Sunday, December 13 ב כסלו Wednesday, September 2 Friday, September 25- כז כסלו - א טבת Tuesday, October 6 Mechanchot Shabbaton Chanukah Vacation יח אלול Wednesday, November 18 יב - כה תשרי Classes Begin Succot Vacation Monday, December 14 Thursday, September 3 - Thursday, November 19 ב טבת Chanukah Tiyul ו-ז כסלו כ אלול Introduction to Selichot OCTOBER Tiyul to Golan Shabbat, December 19 Evening Activity Thursday, November 26 ז טבת ,Motzei Shabbat Amit Shabbaton יד כסלו September 5 Thursday, October 1 Thanksgiving Dinner Program Tuesday, December 22 יח תשרי כב אלול י טבת Selichot Begin Open Sukkah Party Monday, November 30 Assara B’Tevet Sunday, September 6 Wednesday, October 7 Yad Vashem יח כסלו Israel Advocacy Trip כד תשרי כב אלול Chesed Orientation Classes Resume Tuesday, September 8 Thursday, October 8 כה תשרי כד אלול Yom Iyun Pantry Packers

ALL dates and events are tentative and subject to change. No vacations are permitted without permission from the school administration.

MIDRESHET 10 AMIT torah • chesed • israel academic calendar

Shabbat, February 20 Monday, May 16- APRIL Tuesday, May 17 יא אדר א’ JANUARY אייר ח - ט Amit Shabbaton Thursday, April 7 Tiyul to Galil Sunday, January 17 DATES TBA Wednesday, May 25 כח אדר ב’ ,Beit Hayeled Party AM Classes Only ז שבט יח אייר Yom Iyun Beit Hayeled Carnival Celebration, Color War Pesach Vacation Begins Lag B’Omer Bonfire Monday, January 18- Monday, April 11- Tuesday, January 19 Thursday, May 26 MARCH Monday, April 18 יח אייר ח - ט שבט Lag B’Omer Trip ב - י ניסן Tiyul to Eilat Heritage Trip to Poland Wednesday, January 20- Thursday, March 10 (Optional) Friday, January 22 Sunday, April 10- JUNE ל אדר א’ Rosh Chodesh Activity Tuesday, May 3 י - יא שבט Winter Break ב-כה ניסן Friday, March 18 Pesach Vacation Wednesday, June 1- ח אדר ב’ ,Motzei Shabbat January 23 Jerusalem Marathon Thursday, June 2 כד-כה אייר Shabbat, March 19 MAY יד שבט Kedma Choir Competition College Prep ט אדר ב’ Sunday, January 24 Amit Shabbaton Monday June 6- Wednesday, May 4 Wednesday June 8 Sunday, March 20 טו שבט כט אייר – ב סיון כו ניסן Tu B’shvat Evening Night Seder Resumes Beit Hayeled Goodbye י אדר ב’ Program Yom Iyun Friday, January 29 Thursday, May 5 Parties Wednesday, March 23 Thursday, June 9 כז ניסן יט שבט Yom Hashoah יג אדר ב’ Trip to Tzfat ג סיון Ta’anit Esther, AM Closing Banquet Shabbat, January 30 Classes Only Sunday, May 8 Shabbat, June 11- ל ניסן Thursday, March 24 כ שבט Amit Shabbaton in Tzfat Trip to Har Herzl Sunday, June 12 יד אדר ב’ ה - ו סיון Purim Chagigah Wednesday, May 11 Shavuot Program ג אייר FEBRUARY Friday, March 25 Yom Hazikaron – Memorial Monday, June 13 Program טו אדר ב’ ז סיון ,Shushan Purim Thursday, May 12 Isru Chag Thursday, February 4 Purim Seudah Brunch Flights must be after 11 ד אייר Shabbat, April 2 Yom Haatzmaut PM כה שבט Chesed Trip Shabbat, May 14 Wednesday, June 15 כג אדר ב’ Thursday, February 18 Amit Shabbaton ט סיון ו אייר Tuesday, April 5 Amit Shabbaton Dorm Closes ט אדר א’ Tiyul צאתכם לשלום כו אדר ב’ Yom Iyun

MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 11 the campus Our comfortable dormitory is located in You can choose to stay “home” for Shabbat residential Gilo, a southern suburb of with your Beit Hayeled family or enjoy Yerushalayim. Each suite has a fully equipped hospitality offered by AMIT faculty and friends. kitchen, air conditioning, American washer/ The highest security is maintained with closed dryer, exercise equipment, internet access, circuit surveillance cameras and a full time and a lounge area. Three delicious meals are armed guard. Caring madrichot live on the provided daily and the dormitory is open all premises and are available to help provide year round. students with all of their needs.

MIDRESHET 12 AMIT torah • chesed • israel our students

AMIT students arrive from the following high schools: Among the universities our Beren Academy (Houston, TX) Shalhevet (Los Angeles, CA) students attend are: CHAT (Toronto, ON) Stella K. Abraham High School Bar Ilan University (Israel) Fuchs Mizrachi (Cleveland, OH) for Girls (Hewlett, NY) Barnard College HAFTR (Lawrence, NY) Frisch (Paramus, NJ) Boston University HANC (Plainview, NY) Ulpanat Orot (Toronto, ON) Brandeis University Hasmonean High School Weinbaum Yeshiva High School Emory University (London, UK) (Boca Raton, FL) Fashion Institute of Technology Hillel Day School (Miami, FL) Westchester Hebrew High Hunter College Ida Crown Academy (Chicago, School (Westchester, NY) IL) Yeshiva of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) IDC (Israel) Maayanot Yeshiva High School Yeshiva of Flatbush (Brooklyn, Johns Hopkins University for Girls (Teaneck, NJ) NY) London School of Economics Magen David (Brooklyn, NY) Yeshiva of Greater Washington New York University Maimonides (Boston, MA) (Silver Spring, MD) Parsons College Melvin J. Berman Hebrew YU High School for Girls Queens College Academy (Potomac, MD) (Queens, NY) SUNY Albany North Shore Hebrew Academy YULA (Los Angeles, CA) SUNY Binghamton (Great Neck, NY) Touro College Alexander S. Gross Hebrew UCLA Academy (Miami Beach, FL) University of Maryland Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School (Livingston, NJ) University of RAMAZ (New York, NY) University of Pennsylvania SAR (Riverdale, NY) Washington University Yeshiva University - Stern College for Women

MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 13 administration

Mrs. Ilana Gottlieb Director

A natural and highly regarded educator, Mrs. Gottlieb has served as director of Midreshet AMIT since 2009-2010. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Mrs. Gottlieb’s open-door policy and engaging personality enables her to develop close personal relationships with each of the students at AMIT. Mrs. Gottlieb earned a BA in Education summa cum laude from Stern College, as well as a Masters degree in Education and Administration from Azrieli Graduate School, where she was co-valedictorian. With her special combination of personal warmth and professional excellence, Mrs. Gottlieb is an inspiring leader and ideal role model for our students. Mrs. Gottlieb lives in Ramat Shilo with her husband and four children.

Rabbi Daniel Goldstein Rav HaMidrasha

Rabbi Daniel Goldstein has been a faculty member at Midreshet AMIT since we opened our doors in 2007. Prior to making aliyah, Rabbi Goldstein served as the rabbi of Kingsway Jewish Center in Brooklyn, NY. Rabbi Goldstein received his BA from Yeshiva College, Semicha from RIETS, and an MA in History from Brooklyn College. With his wise academic guidance and genuine care for each individual, Rabbi Goldstein ensures that every student maximizes the opportunities available for her at AMIT. Rabbi Goldstein and his family live in Neve Daniel.

Mrs. Barbara Vidomlanski Coordinator of Student Life

Mrs. Barbara Vidomlanski’s round-the-clock guidance and good humor ensure that our students are happy and cared for 24/7. With innovative Shabbatonim, tiyulim, and chesed programs, Barbara – as she’s known at AMIT – adds fun, exciting, and inspiring out-of-the-classroom components to the AMIT experience. Barbara earned her degree in education from Stern College and in addition to the various formal and informal educational positions she has held, she has spent many summers on staff at Camp Moshava. Barbara and her husband live in Ramat Shilo with their six children.

MIDRESHET 14 AMIT torah • chesed • israel the faculty Our faculty is made up of Israel’s most dynamic and caring educators. They have the special ability to make ancient texts relevant and meaningful. They are dedicated to the students and focused on creating lasting relationships. Our faculty are role models and represent an ideal synthesis of love of Torah, Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael.

Rabbi Donny Mrs. Zahava Ms. Shirelle Rabbi Jonathan Mrs. Pescha Mrs. Esther Besser Bitter Cohen Duker Fischer Grossman

Mrs. Esther Mrs. Dara Rabbi Jason Rabbi Noam Mrs. Miri Mrs. Adina Hammer Knapel Knapel Koenigsberg Kwalwasser Mann

Reb Norman Rabbi Rafi Mrs. Devorah Mrs. Geula Rabbi Michael Meskin Rosenblum Starr Twersky Unterberg

Rabbi Shalom Rabbi Aharon Ms. Shoshana Ms. Lauren Ms. Dina Mrs. Chana Weisberg Wexler Grad Levy Turk Weissler

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