Hanukkah party for Ami students in Tel Aviv

On the evening after the last day of the Hanukkah festival, hundreds of Ami students from Tel-Aviv area gathered in Tel-Aviv for an uplifting Hanukkah party. The audio-visual performance “To be Jewish” was played by “Midreshet Ofra”. Rav Chaim Drukman Shlit”a, Rosh Hayeshiva of Or Etzion, that heads Ami school was guest of honor together […]

Hanukkah in Ami

We are sharing with you some pictures from Hanukkah parties in different calsses In Ra’anana, at the Sternbergs’ house In Tel Aviv at the Orens’ house In Netanya Bat Yam Krayot! Ashdod Rabbi Shai Yanai from the Krayot class. Second night in Tel Aviv Krayot once more At the Eliyahus’ in Migdal Ha’emek

Taking Challah from the dow

As part of studying the Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) and as part of learning about preparations for the Shabbat (Sabbath) Ami students experienced baking Challot (special Shabbat bread), and setting aside the portion for the kohanim (priests) called Challah. What does one bless before setting aside the portion? There are two versions for reciting the […]

Masa program for conversion

“Shvut” is a special program of “Ami”, in conjunction with “Masa” program of the Jewish Agency, aimed at French speaking youngsters aged 18-30. The conversion program is solely intended for Aliyah permitted individuals who are grandchildren of Jews. The gole is to prepare this young students for conversion and fully blend them into Israeli society. […]

Ami students at Tomb of the Patriarchs

A pioneering group of Ami students ventured on a trip to the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the Jewish settlement in Hebron. The genuine connection to the forefathers was unforgettable, many visiting the Tomb for the first time in their lives. In the Tomb known as “The Cave of the Patriarchs” are buried our forefathers, […]