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MIDRESHET AMIT torah • chesed • israel 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 Hayeled, 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 for Sherut Leumi young women. will be packed with learning 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. THE BEIT MIDRASH The teachers at AMIT have made us One of the amazing things about Midreshet feel welcome and comfortable from the AMIT is that we can choose between so many day we arrived. Their goal is to create inspirational and interesting shiurim, or we the best learning environment for each can have a chavruta in the beis with one of our individual student no matter what thier teachers, who guide us in finding what we as learning level is. They make us feel like individuals want to focus on in our learning and their home is our home. This aspect personal growth. of the program makes it a very special Jodie Franks place to spend the year. London, England Chana Bajtner Chicago, IL MIDRESHET 4 AMIT torah • chesed • israel Our Mashgichim provide our students with the religious and spiritual guidance necessary to reach and even exceed their goals. By learning with the girls one on Rav Rafi Rosenblum Mrs. Miri Kwalwasser one or in smaller groups Mashgiach Ruchani Mashgicha Ruchani (chubura style), the mashgichim develop close and meaningful relationships with each and every AMIT student. The Beit Midrash is the center of spiritual life at AMIT. It is a place to learn independently or to learn b'chavruta with a staff member or a friend. It is a place to daven and meet one on one Mrs. Naomi Schrager with our Mashgiach or Mashgicha Ruchani, our Mashgicha Ruchani madrichot and our faculty. It is a place for quiet contemplation. Most of all, it's a place to connect with people who want to grow just like you. “Having never been to Israel, I placed all my trust in AMIT to give me the full experience and since the moment I arrived I’ve never felt let down. There are so many opportunities for us to better ourselves in AMIT. Whether it’s in the beit midrash, the classroom, or our chesed locations. My Wednesday chesed volunteering at Shaarei Zedek Hospital and assisting children muscular dystrophy is something I look forward to every week! Not only does it benefit the children, it benefits me. It makes me appreciate all that I can contribute to our people.” Olga Mamrout Hollywood, FL MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 5 A PLACE TO LIVE The AMIT Beit Midrash has been an amazing environment for us torah this year - whether it be a place to learn quietly alone , engage with peers in a chevruta or learning The courses of Midreshet AMIT are designed to challenge one on one with the amazing staff, and guide you as you develop your skills and knowledge. we all know that we always have a A wide variety of intermediate and davnaced classes on place full of endless Torah learning topics such as Tanach, Halacha, Hashkafa and Jewish opportunities. Coming to AMIT is something I wouldn’t exchange for History are offered. anything and am beyond grateful Mornings include time spent in the Beit Midrash preparing for the experience. texts and researching fascinating subjects under the Lexi Weinberger supervision of caring and knowledgeable teachers. Sydney, Australia 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. Educational Seminars throughout the year are centered around topics such as Zionism, Modern Orthodoxy, Emunah and Holidays with text based shiurim, special speakers and experiential programming. Our students have the opportunity to learn from some of Israel and America’s most prominent leaders through special guest lectures which take place throughout the year. Optional daily chavrutot with our staff allow our students to engage in learning one on one and focusing on topics of their choice. MIDRESHET 6 AMIT torah • chesed • israel 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 torah • chesed • israel AMIT 7 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 8 AMIT torah • chesed • israel Spending time with the kids of Beit Hayeled is truly a life changing experience. I look forward to working with Nehorai everyday! As much as I thought I would be making a difference in Nehorai’s life, he is the one who is making a difference in mine. Gaby Beneliyahu Los Angeles, CA MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 9 A PLACE TO LIVE israel 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 Jewish History come to life as we explore the geography of Israel on our monthly tiyulim. Shabbatonim in communities such as Yerushalayim, Gush Etzion, Tzefat and Beit Shemesh will expose you to the diverse The Chagim in Israel are amazing! From populations of contemporary Israel. inspiring shiurim before each holiday to powerful tiyulim which teach us about our rich history, I have had the most inspiring holiday experience. AMIT has taught me both inside and outside of the classroom how to connect with this most special time of year. Emilie Kerendian Los Angeles, CA 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 10 AMIT torah • chesed • israel AMIT has taken us on some amazing tiyulim. Between water hikes, Old City tours, pre-Yom Kippur retreats and chesed outings, I have bonded with the girls and explored Israel in a way that I have never done before. These tiyulim have allowed me to truly appreciate the beauty of the land and I cannot wait to experience even more throughout my year! Eliana Lubofsky New Rochelle, NY MIDRESHET torah • chesed • israel AMIT 11 WEEK AT A GLANCE 9:00–9:15 Morning Meeting SUNDAY AND TUESDAY MONDAY AND THURSDAY 9:15–10:20 9:15–10:05 Women in Nach Art of Tefila (Part 1) The Search for Identity in Hilchot Shabbat (Part 1) Sefer Shemot Mishlei A Day in the Life Life Cycles WEDNESDAY 10:05-10:55 The End of Days CHESED: Art of Tefila (Part 2) Hilchot Shabbat (Part 2) 10:25–11:25 Villains in Tanach The Family Feud in Bereshit OUT Intermediate Gemara Moral Dilemmas in Tanach OF THE 11:00-11:50 Seven Habits of Highly Advanced Gemara (Part 1) Effective Jews BUILDING Torah and Science World of Medrash Parsha 11:30–12:30 Shutim Exploring Tehilim 11:50-12:40 Pirkei Avot Siman L’Banim Advanced Gemara (Part 2) Shoah Women in Jewish Law Hilchot Kashrut Middot & Mystical Meditation Thought of Rav Soloveitchik MIDRESHET 12 AMIT torah • chesed • israel WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Afternoon Seder Yona (and other Yona (and other Hey 19! Hey 19! 2:45-3:40 Angry Prophets) Angry Prophets) Hilchot Shabbat Hilchot Shabbat History of History of CLASSES Zionism Thought of Rav Zionism Face Time Thought of Rav with OR Kook Kook Traveling Traveling Mrs.