Midreshet Amit

Mrs. Ilana Gottlieb

Dean

A natural and highly regarded educator, Mrs. Gottlieb has served as director of Midreshet AMIT since 2009. 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.

ilanag@amit.org.il

Rabbi Daniel Goldstein

Rav Midrasha

Rabbi Daniel Goldstein has been 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. Rabbi Goldstein’s office door is always open for students to meet about their academic schedule, halacha questions, personal religious growth and so much more. With his wise academic guidance and genuine concern for each individual, Rabbi Goldstein ensures that every student maximizes the opportunities available to her at AMIT.

dgoldstein.amit@gmail.com

Mrs. Yonit Mhazri

Director

Yonit, married to Adiel and a mother of six, lives in Givat Eden and brings over twenty years of experience in Jewish education in Israel and the Diaspora. She has managed educational projects, developed curricula, and mentored students in programs such as MMY, Mach”H, Sulam, and March of the Living. For nine years, Yonit was part of the leadership team at Machon Ma’ayan and previously served on shlichut with Bnei Akiva in Chicago and the World Zionist Organization in Englewood, New Jersey. Her educational philosophy combines a love for people and the Jewish nation with Zionist values and a deep connection to the Land of Israel. She views her shlichut as a privilege: to give students an empowering and meaningful experience that will guide them on their journeys.

yonit.mhazri@gmail.com

Mrs. Bina Golding

Coordinator of Student Life

Bina Golding is the Coordinator of Student Life at AMIT. Her warmth and humor make every student feel that they have a friend at AMIT. Bina oversees both dorm life and the wellbeing of every student outside of the classroom. Her goal is create a warm, family feeling in the dorm and an atmosphere that maximizes the opportunity for each student to feel safe and grow. Bina earned a degree in Education at Kiryat Ono College. She and her husband and three children live in Beit Shemesh.

goldingb@ou.org

Mrs. Pesha Fischer

Coordinator of Educational Programming

Mrs. Pesha Fischer has been teaching seminary students since her aliya in 2000. Prior to her aliya, she was the Campus Torah Educator at the University of Maryland and the Judaic Studies Coordinator and Yavneh Academy in Dallas. Her expansive Torah knowledge and creative educational methods make her classes a real favorite among the students. Her excitement for teaching students how to learn inspires them to push themselves to achieve greatness in the AMIT Beit Midrash and beyond.

peshafischer@gmail.com

Mrs. Molly Rosenberg

Coordinator of Health and Well Being

Mrs. Molly Rosenberg has served as Healthcare Coordinator at AMIT since 2020. With her natural warmth and empathy, Molly looks after each student and is there to nurse them through whatever challenges they may face. In addition, Molly guides the students through the complex Israeli health system. Combining roles of “mom”, nurse, and advocate - Molly’s presence provides stability at our students’ most challenging time.

health.midreshetamit@amit.org.il

Ms. Temimah Segal

Administrative Assistant, Social Media Manager, Faculty and Rakezet

Temimah Segal made Aliya at the beginning of high school. After atteninding Herzog College, she taught Ivrit and Jewish History in Stella K. Abrahams. Temimah started as madricha in AMIT building strong and meaningful connections with students. She now continues to inspire and teach students. Temimah and her husband, Yehoshua, and daughter Kira live in Baka and are excited to host girls for shabbat.

temimah.amit@gmail.com

Mrs. Yedida Weisberg

Manager of Operations and Finance

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Yedida Weisberg, our Finance and Operations Manager, made aliya at age 12 with her family. A graduate of The Open University, Yedida has held several positions in the Israeli workforce, including head bookkeeper of Kibbutz Rosh Tzurim and CFO of Israel Maven. In addition, Yedida is a Yoetzet Habayit of Machon Puah and is the Rabbanit of Kehilat Ahavat Shalom Caesarea. Yedida and her husband, Rav Shalom Weisberg, and their children live in Neve Daniel.

midreshetamit@amit.org.il

Rav Amos Azizoff

Mashgiach Ruchani

Rav Amos Azizoff was born in the United Kingdom and studied at Hasmonean, Gateshead Yeshiva Gedola, Bobov Yeshiva and Yeshivat Mir. He received Semicha from Dayan Lopian ZT"L and later from Beis Din Rabanei Chabad. He taught at Immanuel College for four years following which he joined Borehamwood and Elstree United Synagogue as Assistant Rabbi. Rav Amos returned to Israel in August 2018 together with his wife and family. He lives today in Shechunat Hamishkafayim and is the Chabad Shliach to the neighborhood. As well as teaching at Midreshet Amit he runs his Chabad House and Youth Center. He is known for his understanding of many different sectors of Judaism, love for Hashem and electrifying chasidic vibes.

Chabadofmishkafayim@gmail.com

Rav Josh Bosboom

Mashgiach Ruchani

Joshua Bosboom learned at Yeshivat Hakotel for 12 years where he learned for his smicha and he also studied at Michlelet Hertzog where he aquired his degree in Tanahk. Rav Josh has worked at various Midrashot and Yeshivot over the past 10 years and loves to discuss deep and meaningful Jewish ideas and helps students build a stronger connections with Hashem the Torah and Am Israel. Rav Josh lives in Ramat Bet Shemesh with his family.

joshbosboom@gmail.com

Rav Gideon Davis

Born in London (Edgware) Rav Gideon went to high school in JFS followed by a year and a half learning in yeshivat Hakotel. After that, he spent 2 and a half years serving in infantry for the IDF. Since then he has been learning in Yeshivat Yerucham in between rounds of miluim and also getting married. Rav Gideon lives in Elazar with his wife, Moriya, and is starting a maths degree this year while working mornings at Yeshivat Hakotel.

Mrs. Alicia Dweck

Alicia Matsas Dweck was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, before moving to Florida during her high school years. It was there that she became an active member of Southern NCSY, and spent two transformative years in Israel teaching classes and leading meaningful activities, helping to nurture others on their spiritual journeys. Shortly thereafter, she met her husband and moved to Eretz Yisrael. Today, Alicia is dedicated to spreading the light of Torah through her engaging classes and insightful podcast and pursuing a degree in Social Work, equipping herself with the tools to guide young women on their journeys to becoming the best versions of themselves.

Mrs. Danielle Forman

Rakezet

Danielle Forman made aliyah with her family in the summer of 2024 from Boca Raton, FL. She holds a master’s degree in Jewish Education from YU's Azrieli Graduate School and dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Applied Mathematics. Prior to teaching at Midreshet Amit, Danielle taught at Ezra Academy (Queens, NY) and Katz Yeshiva High School (Boca Raton, FL). Danielle is passionate about learning Nach and Machshava with her students in an engaging classroom environment and applying the lessons of the Torah with relevance to everyday life. Outside the classroom, whether at the Shabbos table or for a Thursday night Mishmar, she loves hosting students and cultivating warm, close relationships.

Rav Yonatan Hirschorn

Mashgiach Ruchani

Rav Yonatan Hirschhorn is a teacher and the Mashgiach Ruchani at Midreshet AMIT. Rav Yonaton's warmth, honesty, humor, and caring for each student and her spiritual growth make his shiurim a unique personal and transformative experience. Rav Yonaton learned at Yeshivat Otniel and Yeshivat Bat Ayin, received Semichah from Rav Zalman Nechemya Goldberg, and studied Jewish Thought and Torah She-Ba'al Peh at Herzog College. Rav Yonaton and his wife Avital worked as the OU-JLIC Rabbi/couple at the University of Maryland for 4 years. He lives in Nerya with his family.

Mrs. Tali Kagan

Rakezet

Tali Kagan hails from South Africa where she spent her career inspiring young women and men to grow in Judaism. Alongside her teaching at Johannesburg’s Yeshiva College, Tali was an instrumental personality in the community at large founding and building the Young Couple’s minyan and serving as a Rabbanit of Bnei Akiva. Tali and her family live in Kiryat Gat. She has brought her passion, her warmth and her commitment to students to Midreshet AMIT where she serves on the faculty and as a Rakezet.

Mrs. Dara Knapel

Dara has been a Jewish educator both formally and informally for the past 20 years and serves as a well-respected faculty member and a chavruta to many of our students. Dara enjoyes schmoozing with the students and develops close relationship in order to guide them in Torah growth, personal development and plans for their future. Dara earned a BA degree in Judaic Studies from Stern College and an Masters Degree in Education and Special Education from Hunter College. Prior to making Aliyah, Dara taught at Hillel Yeshiva High School in Deal New Jersey and she currently lives in Bet Shemesh with her family

Mrs. Ronit Lafazan

Rakezet

Originally from Riverdale, New York, Ronit Lafazan completed a B.A. in Communications from IDC Herzaliya, an M.A. in Jewish Education from Hebrew University and recently completed a year of YU’s Tagel learning program. Ronit is deeply passionate about growing in her Judaism, in addition to helping others on their Jewish journeys as well. This passion brought her to work in Jewish camps in America, Israel and even Australia. She currently lives in Jerusalem with her husband and 2 year-old daughter. She looks forward to another great year at Midreshet Amit!

Mrs. Talya Lewis

Originally from New York, Talya made Aliyah and has been passionate about combining Torah learning with personal connection. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Teaching Tanach at Herzog College. An alumna of Darchei Binah, Talya loves exploring the relevance of Tanach to our daily lives and is always available for a conversation. Beyond the classroom, she brings creativity and energy from her background as a certified personal trainer and home bakery business owner.

Matthew Lipman

Matthew Lipman has been working in Israel education for over 15 years. In addition to his teaching work at several gap year programs in Israel he designs Israel and Judaic programming for summer camps.. Matthew created and manages Masa's popular Israel news update group and features regularly as a panelist on the Masa Israel Conversation podcast. Matthew has a B.A. in Politics and History from the University of Liverpool and holds a master’s degree in Jewish Education from the Hebrew University. He lives with his family and Shih Tzu, Shaki in Modi’in.

Rav Jeremy Perlow

Originally from Chicago, Rabbi Perlow studied at Yeshivat Shaalvim and later earned a B.S. in Accounting from Sy Syms and an M.A. in Tanach from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. He received Semicha from Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. Before making aliyah, Rabbi Perlow served as the Rabbi of the Stony Brook Hebrew Congregation (SBHC) and the Orthodox Rabbi at Stony Brook University Hillel while also working as a Rabbi for Emet Outreach to expand Torah learning opportunities on campus. He now lives in Har Nof with his wife Devora, a psychologist, and their two children. He is excited to be teaching at Midreshet Amit and looks forward to a meaningful year ahead.

Rav Mordechai Prus

Rav Mordy Prus holds both a BA and Semicha from Yeshiva University. In addition to his rabbinic credentials, Rav Mordy is a speech therapist, voice coach, as well as a member of the acapella group, The Maccabeats. At Amit's Thursday night Mishmar program, Rav Mordy integrates his dual passions for teaching Torah and music. Through engaging and experiential Torah content, coupled with uplifting song, he helps students prepare for and connect to Shabbat in a vibrant and meaningful way. Having made aliyah over four years ago, Rav Mordy resides in Mitzpe Yericho with his wife and family.

Rav Aaron Seitler

Aaron Seitler hails from Manchester, England, and currently lives in the Baka area of Jerusalem. He has learned in three different Yeshivot over a period or several years, including HaKotel and the Gush. Aaron studied for his first degree in History at University College London and worked actively for the community in organizations including Bnei Akiva and the United Synagogue. In 2021, Aaron made Aliyah and drafted into the Paratroopers Brigade ('Tzanchanim'). During his service, Aaron began to see profound meaning in the teachings of Rabbi Sacks and began his journey in spreading the late Chief Rabbi's thought to young people in Israel, England and America. Recently completing the Rabbi Sacks Fellowship Award, Aaron is excited to discuss the crucial importance of Sacks' voice in these troubled times, and to learn Torah with students from Amit.

Mrs. Aviva Sluckis

Rakezet

Aviva Sluckis, originally from London is a teacher and Rakezet a Amit and has many chavrutot with the students. Aviva is passionate about Jewish Education, in particular helping each individual student find their own personal path of growth and connection to Judaism and strives to help them flourish during their year in Israel and beyond. Aviva values a warm and interactive atmosphere in the classroom and a space where students feel comfortable to learn, discuss and challenge core issues. Aviva has a BSC in Optometry, a diploma from Matan Eshkolot Tanach programme and is completing her masters in Jewish Eduction in Hebrew University.

Rabbi Aharon Wexler

Rabbi Dr. Aharon Wexler made Aliyah from New York after high school and studied in Yeshivat HaKotel. After Yeshiva and his service in the IDF, Rav Aharon received a BA in Archeology and then went back to Yeshivat HaKotel for his Rabbinic Ordination. Aharon holds an MA in Jewish History and a Doctorate in Jewish Philosophy. Aharon teaches in many post-high school Yeshiva programs, is a senior executive at a successful Israeli start-up and a Jerusalem Post columnist. For over a decade, Rav Aharon has been teaching popular classes in Jewish thought and history at Amit.

Ms. Molly Yarbrough

Molly Yarbrough grew up in Michigan and made aliyah to Jerusalem after graduating with a BA in Biology from Stern College. She left the field of science to pursue her passion for giving to the Jewish people and has since had the privilege of working in Midreshet Amit, as well as Jewish organizations such as NCSY, OU Israel, Olami, and Aish HaTorah. When teaching, she strives to bring out the joy of living a life of Torah, and help students to connect in a way that is right for them. Her warm sincerity and dedication, both in and out of the classroom, helps her to develop strong relationships with students that last beyond just their year in seminary. Molly is always available for chavrusas, important conversations, or just to schmooze.

Rav Ephraim Zaks

Rav Ephraim Zacks is an alumnus and former Meshiv of Yeshivat Hakotel. His experience working in Kiruv organizations and leading Beit Midrash summer programs gave him the ability to meet each student where they’re at and present the Torah in a fun and lively way, often making use of music and storytelling in his Shiurim and Tisches. Outside of Midreshet Amit he heads Tzeirei Rosh Yehudi, an organization that involves Religious Zionist youth in the world of Kiruv. He lives in the Ma’aleh HaZeitim neighborhood in East Jerusalem together with his wife Shirli and his son Be’eri.