Our Dedicated Team
At Midreshet AMIT, our dedicated team of educators and staff is at the heart of everything we do, creating a warm, supportive community where every student can learn, grow and deepen her connection to Torah and Israel.
Admin Team
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.
Mrs Pesha Fischer
Educational Director
Mrs. 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.
Rabbi Michael Goldman
Rav Midrasha
A mentor and guide for students, fostering an environment of inclusivity and intellectual exploration. A mentor and guide for students, fostering an environment of inclusivity and intellectual exploration.
Mrs Yedida Weisberg
CFO
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.
Ms Molly Rosenberg
Coordinator of Health & Wellness
Molly Rosenberg has been part of the AMIT family since 2018 and serves as the Coordinator of Health and Wellness. With warmth, compassion, and a calm presence, Molly supports students through a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental health concerns. She also helps students navigate the Israeli healthcare system, ensuring they receive the care and support they need throughout the year. Whether coordinating medical care, offering guidance during challenging moments, or advocating on behalf of students, Molly is a trusted resource and a reassuring presence, helping each student feel cared for, supported, and at home. Molly lives in Mitzpeh Yericho with her husband and children, and their family enjoys hosting students for Shabbat.
Mrs Temima Segal
Programming Coordinator
Temimah Segal began her career at AMIT as a madricha, where she built strong and meaningful connections with students. Alongside her administrative duties, she continues to connect with and inspire students as a teacher and Rakezet. Temimah studied at Herzog College, and has taught Hebrew and Jewish History in Israel and abroad. Temimah and her family live in Baka and love to host girls for shabbat
Mrs Aviva Sluckis
Head of Student Guidance
Aviva, originally from London, serves as both a teacher and Rakezet at Amit, where she also enjoys learning one-on-one with students through regular chavruta study. She is deeply passionate about Jewish education and is dedicated to helping each student discover her own unique path of growth, connection, and meaningful engagement with Judaism. Aviva is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and interactive learning environment where students feel comfortable exploring ideas, asking questions, and engaging thoughtfully with the core issues of Jewish life and learning. Over the past decade, Aviva has been involved in a wide range of educational programs and initiatives. She holds a BSc in Optometry, a Teaching Diploma from the Matan Eshkolot Tanach Program, is a certified Kallah teacher, and is currently completing a Master's degree in Jewish Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Mrs Debora Scheinman Bressler
Eim Bayit
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Alicia later moved to Florida, where her involvement with Southern NCSY sparkled a passion for inspiring and connecting with Jewish teens. She then spent two transformative years in Israel, beginning her teaching career in her second year by teaching Torah and leading meaningful programming for young women. Shortly thereafter, she made aliyah to Eretz Yisrael with her husband. Alicia earned a degree in Psychology, Social Work at Sarah Schenirer. Today, Alicia is a teacher and mentor dedicated to sharing the beauty, depth, and relevance of Torah. Whether in the classroom or through the Torah she shares on her podcast, she inspires young women to deepen their relationship with Hashem, discover their unique strengths, and become the best versions of themselves.
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.
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.
Mrs Arianne Kolb
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Originally from New York, Arianne is a graduate of HAFTR High School and attended MTC for seminary. Following seminary, she spent a year teaching English, volunteering with miluim families in Sderot, and participating in a youth group for children with special needs. She is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at Lander College for Women. As Midreshet AMIT's Chesed Coordinator, Arianne is excited to help students build meaningful relationships with their Beit Hayeled children and discover the lasting impact of chesed. She looks forward to getting to know each student and helping create a warm, caring community.
Faculty
Rav Amos Azizoff
Mashgiach Ruchani
Born in London England, made Aliya in 2018 with my wife Hadass and 4 kids. Today BH we have 5 children and are Chabad Shluchim in Shchunat Hamishkafayim Beit Shemesh
Mrs Molly Yarbrough
Tech Lead
Molly grew up in Michigan and made aliyah to Jerusalem after graduating with a B.A. in Biology from the Stern College Honors Program. Although she began her academic journey in the sciences, she ultimately chose to pursue her passion for giving to the Jewish people. Since then, she has had the privilege of teaching in seminaries and working with organizations including NCSY, OU Israel, Olami, and Aish HaTorah. Molly is passionate about helping students at Amit discover the depth, beauty, and relevance of a life of Torah and mitzvos. Her classes encourage thoughtful discussion, authentic growth, and a personal connection with Hashem. She is deeply invested in her students both inside and outside the classroom, building relationships that continue long after their seminary year.
Mrs Danielle Forman
Rakezet
Originally from New York, Danielle holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Applied Mathematics and Psychology, along with a master’s degree in Jewish Education from Azrieli. She has had the zechus of teaching in various high schools and seminaries and feels incredibly grateful for the relationships she’s built with her students over the years. Danielle loves connecting with her students, learning from them, and supporting their growth both in and beyond the classroom.
Mrs Aliza Strauss
Rakezet
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Mrs Tali Kagan
Rakezet
Tali 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 made aliya 4years ago and live in Kiryat Gat.
Mrs Ronit Lafazan
Rakezet
Originally from Riverdale, New York, Ronit completed a B.A. in Communications from IDC Herzaliya, an M.A. in Jewish Education from Hebrew University and graduated from Matan’s Lapidot Learning & Leadership program and Tagel Women’s Learning program. Ronit is deeply passionate about Jewish education and assisting others on their religious journeys. These passions brought her to work in Jewish camps in America, Israel and even Australia. She currently lives in Jerusalem with her husband and two daughters. She is a rakezet and teacher at Midreshet Amit and is greatly looking forward to getting to know the amazing students of this coming year!
Mrs Ella Lerman
Rakezet
Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, Ella has always loved connecting with others through Torah, chesed, and meaningful conversation. She earned a degree in Biology from Stern College for Women and has been involved in Jewish education through teaching at Hebrew school and working with NCSY Tri-State, where she and her husband ran meaningful Shabbatons for high school students. Ella is passionate about building genuine connections with students and helping them connect to Torah and Jewish life in a way that feels personal and meaningful. She brings sincerity, thoughtfulness, and a grounded perspective to her role, and enjoys helping students navigate challenges and growth with insight, care, and warmth.
Mrs Shoshana Solomyak
Rakezet
Shoshana received a B.A. in Judaic Studies from Stern College and an M.A. in Education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration. After making aliyah twelve years ago, she studied for three years in the Bellows Eshkolot Educators Institute and in Mizrachi-Lapidot for advanced Torah study. She has been teaching in various seminaries in Israel since then, with a particular focus on Tanach and Halacha. She currently lives in Katamon, Jerusalem and is very excited to be teaching at Midreshet Amit this year.
Rabbi Mordechai Prus
Teacher
Rav Mordy received his Semicha from RIETS and works professionally as a speech therapist, voice coach, and is member of The Maccabeats. Rav Mordy is best known for his role in the weekly Thursday night Tisch, bringing students together through song and Torah to inspire a lifelong love for the Shabbat experience.
Mrs Alicia Dweck
Teacher
I studied Psychology at PUC-SP in Brazil for two years before moving to Israel. I then spent two years studying at Midreshet Shaarei Bina in Jerusalem. I hold a B.A. in Multidisciplinary Jewish Studies from Bar-Ilan University
Rabbi Matthew Lipman
Teacher
Matthew Lipman has been working in Israel education for 20 years. In addition to his teaching work at several gap year programs in Israel he designs Israel and Judaic programming for a wide range of organizations including the Jewish Agency, day schools and summer camps. Matthew created and manages Masa's popular Israel news update group. 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 takes great pride in having worked with hundreds of students to develop their own ideas on Israel, Zionism and life. He lives with his family in Modi’in.
Rabbi Robin Tassler
Teacher
Robin Feldman (née Tassler) made aliyah with her family from Bergen County, New Jersey, to Sderot in the summer of 2026. She earned her Master's in Jewish Education through the PELE Cohort at the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration and is currently pursuing a Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Bellevue University. Prior to making Aliyah, Robin taught at Yeshivat Frisch in Paramus, New Jersey; YULA Girls High School in Los Angeles, California; and Naaleh High School for Girls in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. She is passionate about teaching Tanach, Machshava, and Jewish History and is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships with her students both inside and outside the classroom.